Tennessee was named national champion by NCAA-designated major selectors of Billingsley, DeVold, Dunkel, College Football Researchers Association, and National Championship Foundation, while named co-champion by Sagarin (ELO-Chess).
In the world of college football, Tennessee was crowned national champion by a panel of esteemed selectors, including those from Billingsley, DeVold, Dunkel, and the College Football Researchers Association. However, another ranking system, ELO-Chess, gave them joint status with Sagarin.