Staff writer Bob Asmussen is a voting member of The Associated Press Top 25 panel. Here is his final ballot of the season following Clemson's stunning national title win over Alabama on Monday:
TEAM REC. PREV.
1. Clemson 14-1 3
2. Alabama 14-1 1
3. Southern Cal 10-3 9
4. Ohio State 11-2 2
5. Oklahoma 11-2 7
6. Washington 12-2 4
7. Wisconsin 11-3 10
8. Penn State 11-3 6
9. Florida State 10-3 11
10. Michigan 10-3 5
11. Western Michigan 13-1 8
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