Legends Poll: 2005 Final Rankings
2005 Final Overall Top 25 Poll
| RK | Team | Record | Points | PV RK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Texas | 13-0 | 400 | 2 |
| 2 |  USC | 12-1 | 384 | 1 |
| 3 |  Penn State | 11-1 | 360 | 3 |
| 3 |  Ohio State | 10-2 | 360 | 4 |
| 4 |  LSU | 11-2 | 360 | 10 |
| 6 |  Virginia Tech | 11-2 | 330 | 10 |
| 7 |  West Virginia | 11-1 | 309 | 12 |
| 8 |  Alabama | 10-2 | 276 | 13 |
| 9 |  Georgia | 10-3 | 260 | 6 |
| 10 |  Auburn | 9-3 | 224 | 5 |
| 11 |  Florida | 9-3 | 219 | 17 |
| 12 |  Notre Dame | 9-3 | 218 | 7 |
| 13 |  TCU | 11-1 | 216 | 14 |
| 14 |  Wisconsin | 10-3 | 214 | 21 |
| 15 |  Oregon | 10-2 | 192 | 8 |
| 16 |  Florida State | 8-5 | 166 | 15 |
| 17 |  UCLA | 10-2 | 157 | 22 |
| 18 |  Boston College | 9-3 | 111 | 20 |
| 19 |  Miami (FL) | 9-3 | 108 | 9 |
| 20 |  Texas Tech | 9-3 | 100 | 16 |
| 21 |  Louisville | 9-3 | 73 | 18 |
| 22 |  Oklahoma | 8-4 | 66 | - |
| 23 |  Nebraska | 8-4 | 47 | - |
| 24 |  Clemson | 8-4 | 31 | - |
| 25 |  Michigan | 7-5 | 29 | 19 |
Others Receiving Votes
California 22, Tulsa 8, Iowa 5, Fresno State 4, Navy 2
