The 1979 NCAA Division I-AA football rankings are from the Associated Press. This is for the 1979 season.
Legend Increase in ranking Decrease in ranking Not ranked previous week Win–loss record Number of first place votes Tied with team above or below also with this symbol
Associated Press poll
Notes Boise State (10–1) was on probation for a November 1978 scouting violation and was ineligible for the poll.
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