Overall team ratings and team statistical ratings for all teams are on the team ratings page.
Here are the Top 10 teams for each defensive category. Ratings are adjusted to account for opponent strength.
Top 10 Teams in 3 out of 4 of the categories:
- Alabama
- Clemson
- Penn State
| Rank | Rushing | Passing | TO | Scoring |
| 1 | Mich. St. | Penn St. | Memphis | Alabama |
| 2 | Georgia | Michigan | Wyoming | Penn St. |
| 3 | Ohio St. | Washington | South Florida | TCU |
| 4 | Florida State | Alabama | California | Clemson |
| 5 | Alabama | Tennessee | Utah | Washington |
| 6 | Michigan | Washington St. | Penn St. | Ohio St. |
| 7 | Clemson | Clemson | UCF | Georgia |
| 8 | Auburn | Coastal Caro. | Appalachian St. | Wisconsin |
| 9 | TCU | Cent. Michigan | Texas A&M | Mich. St. |
| 10 | Navy | Temple | UNLV | Florida State |
