A companion lineage restricted to Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the Northwest: the belt passes to
whoever beats the holder, exactly like the real belt, but only games between two
Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the Northwest members COUNT — and only for the seasons both sides were actually
in Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the Northwest at the time. Minnesota caught it but left Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the Northwest — since this belt only passes among Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the Northwest members, it reverted back to Michigan on November 12, 1893. Defended it 1 more time since.
Longest Reign
Michigan — 132 yrs, 308 days
November 12, 1893 – present
Most Defenses, One Reign
Minnesota — 5
starting October 17, 1892
Most Reigns, All-Time
Michigan — 2 separate reigns
2 Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the Northwest programs have held it