| 1981 NCAA Division I-A football rankings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 1981 | ||
| End of Season Champions | Clemson | ||
NCAA Division I-A football rankings
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AP poll[]
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson |
| 2 | Texas |
| 3 | Penn State |
| 4 | Pittsburgh |
| 5 | SMU |
| 6 | Georgia |
| 7 | Alabama |
| 8 | Miami |
| 9 | North Carolina |
| 10 | Washington |
| 11 | Nebraska |
| 12 | Michigan |
| 13 | Brigham Young |
| 14 | USC |
| 15 | Ohio State |
| 16 | Arizona State |
| 17 | West Virginia |
| 18 | Iowa |
| 19 | Missouri |
| 20 | Oklahoma |
References[]
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