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
- Georgia
- Penn State
| Rank | Rushing | Passing | TO | Scoring |
| 1 | Clemson | Washington | Wyoming | TCU |
| 2 | Mich. St. | Florida State | Memphis | Alabama |
| 3 | Alabama | Penn St. | Appalachian St. | Georgia |
| 4 | Ohio St. | Alabama | Penn St. | Clemson |
| 5 | Georgia | Iowa State | UCF | Penn St. |
| 6 | TCU | Michigan | Oklahoma State | Virginia Tech |
| 7 | Michigan | Georgia | Texas A&M | Wisconsin |
| 8 | Auburn | LSU | South Florida | Washington |
| 9 | San Diego State | Boston College | Notre Dame | Iowa State |
| 10 | Navy | Virginia Tech | Miami (Fla.) | Auburn |
