Reign #104 of 335 · Syracuse’s 3rd reign
Syracuse, 1952–1953
54Days held
2Defenses
#143Longest of 335
#152Most defended of 335
How it started
November 8, 1952
Took the belt from Penn State 25–7 at home on November 8, 1952.
Syracuse was No. 15 in the AP poll going into that game, Penn State was unranked. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 1 poll week, best No. 16. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Ben Schwartzwalder · 1 reign started, 54 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 2 times
How it ended