| 1998 NCAA Division I-A football rankings | |
|---|---|
| Season | 1998 |
| Bowl Season | 1998–99 bowl games |
| Preseason #1 | Ohio State |
| End of season champions | Tennessee |
| Conference with most teams in final AP poll |
Big Ten, Big 12 (5) |
NCAA Division I-A football rankings
The Bowl Championship Series determined the two teams that competed in the BCS National Championship Game, the 1999 Fiesta Bowl.