But hasn't the AP disaffiliated from the BCS since then? Does the NCAA recognize the AP polls at all at this point? The NCAA has recognized the AP since the 1930s, I'm sure we would have heard if they'd changed their mind. Yeah, the AP isn't affiliated with the BCS anymore with regards to the computer rankings but it's still recognized by the NCAA. ok, recognized, but with all of it's eggs in the BCS basket, the NCAA is more likely to disregard the AP if they decide Boise St. is #1, right? I guess the NCAA is more likely to disregard the AP poll Unless USC wins the AP poll and it makes for a better story that they're back to back champs. There are two problems with that argument. 1. USC was ranked #1 in both the AP and Coaches poll before the bowl games were played that year. 2. The AP poll was still part of the BCS when that took place.