The 2013 top units by Simplified Football ratings.
Defense
- Texas 5.11
- FSU 5.02
- Florida 4.82
- USC 4.79
- Ohio St 4.75
- Georgia 4.65
- Alabama 4.59
- Pittsburgh 4.32
- Washington 4.32
- UCLA 4.3
Offense
- USC 5.04
- Texas 4.97
- Georgia 4.94
- FSU 4.92
- Ohio St 4.8
- Florida 4.77
- LSU 4.67
- Alabama 4.55
- Tennessee 4.55
- Oregon 4.43
Seven teams appear on both lists: the elite of 2013 (USC, Texas, FSU, Alabama, Florida, UGA, Ohio St).