Two human polls and one

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ic ranking make up the

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NCAA Division I-A football rankings. Unlike most sports,

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's governing body, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), does not bestow a National Championship title for Division I-A football. That title is primarily bestowed by different polling agencies. There are several polls that currently exist. The main weekly polls are the AP Poll and Coaches Poll. About halfway through the season the

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(BCS) standings are released.

Legend

AP Poll

Coaches Poll

BCS standings

The

(BCS) determined the two teams that competed in the BCS National Championship Game, the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:2003 NCAA Division I-A Football Rankings *2003 NCAA Division I-A football rankings NCAA Division I FBS football rankings Bowl Championship Series