Reign #128 of 335 · Arkansas’ 1st reign
Arkansas, 1965–1966
77Days held
5Defenses
#134Longest of 335
#88Most defended of 335
How it started
October 16, 1965
Took the belt from Texas 27–24 at home on October 16, 1965.
Arkansas was No. 1 in the AP poll going into that game, Texas was No. 5. While holding the belt: ranked in 6 of 6 poll weeks, best No. 2. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Frank Broyles · 1 reign started, 77 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 5 times
October 23, 1965 · vs. North Texas 55–20DefendedOctober 30, 1965 · vs. Texas A&M 31–0DefendedNovember 6, 1965 · at Rice 31–0DefendedNovember 13, 1965 · at SMU 24–3DefendedNovember 20, 1965 · vs. Texas Tech 42–24Defended
How it ended