Two major human polls as well as five other human polls comprised the 1984 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I-A football rankings. Unlike most sports, college football's governing body, the NCAA, does not bestow a national championship; instead that title is bestowed by one or more different polling agencies. There are two main weekly polls that begin in the preseason—the AP Poll and the Coaches Poll.
Legend Increase in ranking Decrease in ranking Not ranked previous week National champion Win–loss record Number of first place votes Tied with team above or below also with this symbol
AP Poll
Coaches Poll
FWAA poll
The Football Writers Association of America awarded the Grantland Rice Award to BYU based on the post-bowl voting of a 5-member committee.
USA Today / CNN Top 25
The USA Today / CNN Top 25 football poll:
Football News
Newspaper Football News published the results of their final poll in the January 31, 1985, issue. The Washington Huskies narrowly earned No. 1 above Brigham Young on the strength of their victory over Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl.
Sporting News
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