Most AP football poll appearances

Being No. 1 is nice, but consistency goes for something, too.

In the history of the Associated Press college football poll, which dates back to 1936, no one’s name has come up more often than Michigan. Midway through the 2008 season, the Wolverines had cracked the poll an impressive 752 times.

Here’s a list of the schools who’ve most consistently maintained good company, through Nov. 22, 2008:

1. Michigan: 752
2. Ohio State: 750
3. Notre Dame: 705
4. Oklahoma: 675
5. USC: 670
6. Texas: 654
7. Nebraska: 642
8. Alabama: 625
9. Tennessee: 562
10. Penn State: 558

Source: appollarchive.com