North Carolina Central was battled-tested all year long en route to a MEAC championship and then knocked off unbeaten Jackson State to finish on top of the final 2022 Ultimate HBCU Sports Division I Top 10 Football Poll.
| Rank | Team | Previous rank | Record |
| 1 | North Carolina Central | 3 | 10-2 |
| 2 | Jackson State | 1 | 12-1 |
| 3 | Florida A&M | 2 | 9-2 |
| 4 | North Carolina A&T | 5 | 7-4 |
| 5 | Southern | 4 | 7-5 |
| 6 | Howard | 10 | 5-6 |
| 7 | Prairie View | 5 | 6-5 |
| 8 | Texas Southern | 6 | 5-5 |
| 9 | Alabama State | 8 | 6-5 |
| 10 | Alcorn State | 9 | 5-6 |
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