CiteDiv. 1–A Conference Champs
| Atlantic Coast | Clemson | 6–0–1 |
| Big East | Miami-FL | 2–0 |
| Big Eight | Nebraska/Colorado | 6–0–1 |
| Big Ten | Michigan | 8–0 |
| Big West | Fresno St. | 6–1 |
| Mid-American | Bowling Green | 8–0 |
| Pac-10 | Washington | 8–0 |
| Southeastern | Florida | 7–0 |
| Southwest | Texas A&M | 8–0 |
| Western Athletic | BYU | 7–0 |
| Bowl Games with Top 20 Teams | 1991 College Football Recap | Heisman Trophy Voting |
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