Reign #137 of 335 · Notre Dame’s 5th reign
Notre Dame, 1968
7Days held
0Defenses
#285Longest of 335
#259Most defended of 335
How it started
September 21, 1968
Took the belt from Oklahoma 45–21 at home on September 21, 1968.
Notre Dame was No. 3 in the AP poll going into that game, Oklahoma was No. 5. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 1 poll week, best No. 2. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Ara Parseghian · 2 reigns started, 343 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 0 times
No defenses — the belt was back on the line the very next time out and left.
How it ended