The AP Poll expanded back to the Top 20 teams in 1968. In 1989, it began recognizing the Top 25 teams.‡ UPI/Coaches Poll began selecting its Top 20 teams on a weekly basis in 1950 before expanding to the nations's Top 25 teams in 1990.
The AP Poll expanded to include the Top 20 teams in 1968, while the UPI/Coaches Poll began selecting its Top 20 teams weekly in 1950 and later expanded to recognize the Top 25 teams in 1990.