College Football Poll
Updated November 10, 1997
1997 Wright Rankings
| 1 | Michigan | 9-0 | 4 |
| 2 | Nebraska | 9-0 | 2 |
| 3 | Florida State | 9-0 | 2 |
| 4 | Ohio State | 9-1 | 7 |
| 5 | North Carolina | 8-1 | 5 |
| 6 | Penn State | 7-1 | 3 |
| 7 | Tennessee | 1-1 | 8 |
| 8 | Kansas State | 8-1 | 10 |
| 9 | Georgia | 7-1 | 9 |
| 10 | Washington | 7-2 | 6 |