Two poll-based college football rankings systems predate the BCS and have been in use for many years. The Associated Press or AP poll started in 1936 and has been in continuous use to the present day. The Coaches poll is the other major football poll and has been used in various forms beginning in 1950.
In the table below are the end of season or final rankings for past OSU football teams ordered by AP rankings. Twelve past OSU teams have finished the season ranked in one or both polls. Continue reading