1985 NCAA Division I-A Football Rankings
Two human polls comprised the 1985 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I-A football rankings. Unlike most sports, college football's governing body, the NCAA, does not bestow a national championship, instead that title is bestowed by one or more different polling agencies. There are two main weekly polls that begin in the preseason—the AP Poll and the Coaches Poll The Coaches Poll is a weekly ranking of the top 25 NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) college football, Division I college basketball, and Division I college baseball teams. The football version of the poll has been known officially .... Legend AP Poll Coaches Poll References {{DEFAULTSORT:1985 NCAA Division I-A Football Rankings * NCAA Division I FBS football rankings ...
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1985 Oklahoma Sooners Football Team
The 1985 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma in the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. This year was Barry Switzer's 13th season as head coach. The Sooners ended this season with 11 wins and a sole loss coming to the Miami Hurricanes in Norman, in a game in which the Sooners lost starting quarterback Troy Aikman for the season. The Sooners were forced to place their trust in lightning-quick true freshman quarterback Jamelle Holieway and a physical defense featuring three All-Americans, who led them to a Big 8 Conference title and a national championship. This was Oklahoma's sixth national championship and 34th conference championship in school history. Schedule Roster Rankings Game summaries After struggling in the 1985 Orange Bowl to a scrappy Washington Huskies football team and letting any National Championship aspirations for that year disappear in a puff of smoke (and be awarded to the BYU Cougars, the nation's only undefea ...
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1985 Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Team
The 1985 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team represented the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Tom Osborne and played their home games in Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. The season opener against Florida State was the last season opening loss until 2015. Schedule Roster and coaching staff Depth chart Game summaries Florida State Both teams started out evenly with a 7-7 tie after the first quarter, but Florida State led the Cornhuskers by 4 at the half and no one scored during the rest of this scorcher, as the mercury in Lincoln reached and on the field. This was the last season opener Nebraska would lose until 2015. Illinois Although Illinois started out behind 0-17, they came within 7 points of a tie before Nebraska ran away, as the Cornhuskers at one point scored 28 straight in a game whose outcome never was seriously in doubt. Oregon *Source: ...
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1985 Michigan Wolverines Football Team
The 1985 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1985 Big Ten Conference football season. In their 17th year under head coach was Bo Schembechler, the Wolverines compiled a 10–1–1 record, outscored all opponents by a combined total of 342 to 98, defeated five ranked opponents (including three in a row to start the season), suffered its sole loss against Iowa in a game matching the #1 and #2 teams in the AP Poll, defeated Nebraska in the 1986 Fiesta Bowl, and were ranked #2 in the final AP and Coaches Polls. The team's offensive leaders were quarterback Jim Harbaugh, who set a school record with 1,976 passing yards, and Jamie Morris, who rushed for 1,030 yards. Led by consensus first-team All-Americans Mike Hammerstein at defensive tackle and Brad Cochran at cornerback, the defense tallied three shutouts, gave up only 75 points in 11 regular season games (6.8 points per game), and led the nation in scoring defense. Four Michigan defe ...
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1985 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Team
The 1985 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA", "Bama" or "The Tide") represented the University of Alabama in the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. It was the Crimson Tide's 93rd overall and 52nd season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The team was led by head coach Ray Perkins, in his third year, and played their home games at both Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. They finished the season with a record of nine wins, two losses and one tie (9–2–1 overall, 4–1–1 in the SEC) and with a victory in the Aloha Bowl over USC. Highlights of the 1985 season included a last-second, 20–16 comeback victory on Labor Day over Georgia to open the season. The 1985 edition of the Iron Bowl against Auburn is regarded as one of Alabama's most dramatic victories in the history of the series. In the game, Alabama led 16–10 after three quarters, but saw four lead changes in the fourth quarter, inclu ...
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1985 UCLA Bruins Football Team
The 1985 UCLA Bruins football team was an American football team that represented the University of California, Los Angeles during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their tenth year under head coach Terry Donahue, the Bruins compiled a 9–2–1 record (6–2 Pac-10), finished in first place in the Pacific-10 Conference, and were ranked #7 in the final AP Poll. The Bruins went on to defeat #4 Iowa in the 1986 Rose Bowl. Running back Eric Ball was selected as the most valuable player in the 1986 Rose Bowl. UCLA's offensive leaders in 1985 were quarterback David Norrie with 1,819 passing yards, running back Gaston Green with 712 rushing yards, and wide receiver Karl Dorrell with 565 receiving yards. Schedule Personnel Game summaries at BYU at Tennessee San Diego State at Washington Arizona State at Stanford at Washington State California UCLA moved into first place in the Pac-10 with the win. at ...
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1985 Florida State Seminoles Football Team
The 1985 Florida State Seminoles football team represented Florida State University in the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Seminoles offense scored 402 points while the defense allowed 258 points. Florida State competed in the Gator Bowl. Schedule Roster Rankings Game summaries At Nebraska Miami (FL) At Florida Team players in the NFL The following were selected in the 1986 NFL Draft. References External links 1985 Media Guide Florida State Florida State Seminoles football seasons Gator Bowl champion seasons Florida State Seminoles football The Florida State Seminoles football team represents Florida State University (variously Florida State or FSU) in the sport of American football. The Seminoles compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Col ...

1985 Penn State Nittany Lions Football Team
The 1985 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Schedule Roster Rankings Game summaries At Maryland At Pittsburgh Vs. Oklahoma (Orange Bowl) NFL Draft Three Nittany Lions were drafted in the 1986 NFL Draft. References {{Penn State Nittany Lions football navbox Penn State Penn State Nittany Lions football seasons Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy seasons Penn State Nittany Lions football The Penn State Nittany Lions team represents the Pennsylvania State University in college football. The Nittany Lions compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Big Ten Conference, which they joined in 1993 af ...

1985 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Team
The 1985 South Carolina Gamecocks football team represented the University of South Carolina as an independent during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by third-year head coach Joe Morrison, the Gamecocks compiled a record of 5–6. Schedule References South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks football seasons South Carolina Gamecocks football The South Carolina Gamecocks football program represents the University of South Carolina. The Gamecocks compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern ...

1985 Oklahoma State Cowboys Football Team
The 1985 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represented Oklahoma State University in the Big Eight Conference during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second season under head coach Pat Jones, the Cowboys compiled an 8–4 record (4–3 against conference opponents), tied for third place in the conference, and outscored opponents by a combined total of 255 to 188. The team's statistical leaders included Thurman Thomas with 1,650 rushing yards and 102 points scored, Ronnie Williams with 1,757 passing yards, and Bobby Riley with 659 receiving yards. The team played its home games at Lewis Field in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Schedule Personnel Season summary Oklahoma After the season The 1986 NFL Draft was held on April 29–30, 1986. The following Cowboys were selected. References {{Oklahoma State Cowboys football navbox Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Cowboys football seasons Oklahoma State Cowboys football The Oklahoma State Cowboys football pro ...
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1985 Arkansas Razorbacks Football Team
The 1985 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. Arkansas was the eighth-best team in the nation in rushing yards per game, with 265.6. On the defensive end, the Hogs gave up only 11.7 points per game, the 6th best mark in college football. Razorback punt returner B.J. Edmonds finished ninth in college football with 11.6 yards per return. Schedule References Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks football seasons Holiday Bowl champion seasons Arkansas Razorbacks football The Arkansas Razorbacks football program represents the University of Arkansas in the sport of American football. The Razorbacks compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the West ...

1985 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Team
The 1985 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame in the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was coached by Gerry Faust and played its home games at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Schedule Roster Game summaries At Michigan Michigan State At Purdue At Air Force Army USC *Source:'' Navy Ole Miss At Penn State LSU At Miami (FL) Awards and honors *Allen Pinkett finished 8th in voting for the Heisman Trophy. *Former Fighting Irish players Paul Hornung Paul Vernon Hornung (December 23, 1935 – November 13, 2020), nicknamed "the Golden Boy", was an American professional football player who was a Hall of Fame running back for the Green Bay Packers of the Nat ...
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1985 LSU Tigers Football Team
The 1985 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team was led by Bill Arnsparger in his second season and finished with an overall record of nine wins, two losses, and one tie (9–2–1 overall, 4–1–1 in the SEC). Schedule Roster Rankings Game summaries at North Carolina Dalton Hilliard ran for 2 touchdowns and Ron Lewis kicked a school-record 54-yard field goal. Colorado State Florida at Vanderbilt Kentucky at Ole Miss Alabama Mississippi State at Notre Dame at Tulane East Carolina vs. Baylor (Liberty Bowl) 1986 NFL Draft References {{LSU Tigers football navbox LSU LSU Tigers football seasons Southeastern Conference football champion seasons LSU Tigers football The LSU Tigers football program, also known as ...
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