| 1961 NCAA University Division football rankings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 1961 | ||
| End of Season Champions | Alabama | ||
NCAA University Division football rankings
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AP poll[]
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama |
| 2 | Ohio State |
| 3 | Texas |
| 4 | Louisiana State |
| 5 | Mississippi |
| 6 | Minnesota |
| 7 | Colorado |
| 8 | Michigan State |
| 9 | Arkansas |
| 10 | Utah State |
| 11 | Missouri |
| 12 | Purdue |
| 13 | Georgia Tech |
| 14 | Syracuse |
| 15 | Rutgers |
| 16 | UCLA |
| T-17 | Arizona |
| T-17 | Rice |
| T-17 | Penn State |
| 20 | Duke |
References[]
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