| 2003 NCAA Division I-A football rankings | |
|---|---|
| Season | 2003 |
| Bowl Season | 2003–04 bowl games |
| Preseason #1 | Oklahoma |
| End of season champions | |
| Conference with most teams in final AP poll |
Big 10, 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 2004 Sugar Bowl.