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