For Some, High Ranking Is Ancient History

Teams with the longest absence from the Associated Press top 10 final season college football poll (67 of the 110 Division I-A schools ranked at least once in top 10; 1936-1996).

1. Mississippi State: 56 seasons

2. Tulsa: 54 seasons

3. Oregon: 48 seasons

4. Baylor: 45 seasons

5. Rice: 39 seasons

6. Army: 38 seasons

7. Texas Christian: 37 seasons

Source: World Features Syndicate