| 2001 NCAA Division I-A football rankings | |
|---|---|
| Season | 2001 |
| Bowl Season | 2001–02 bowl games |
| Preseason #1 | Florida |
| End of season champions | Miami (FL) |
| Conference with most teams in final AP poll |
SEC (5) |
NCAA Division I-A football rankings
The Bowl Championship Series determined the two teams that competed in the BCS National Championship Game, the 2002 Rose Bowl.