Since 1950
| Season | AP | Coaches* |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | USC | LSU |
| 1997 | Michigan | Nebraska |
| 1991 | Miami (FL) | Washington |
| 1990 | Colorado | Georgia Tech |
| 1978 | Alabama | USC |
| 1974 | Oklahoma | USC |
| 1973 | Notre Dame | Alabama |
| 1970 | Nebraska | Texas |
| 1965 | Alabama | Michigan State |
| 1957 | Auburn | Ohio State |
| 1954 | Ohio State | UCLA |