Reign #138 of 335 · Purdue’s 1st reign
Purdue, 1968
14Days held
1Defense
#231Longest of 335
#193Most defended of 335
How it started
September 28, 1968
Took the belt from Notre Dame 37–22 on the road on September 28, 1968.
Purdue was No. 1 in the AP poll going into that game, Notre Dame was No. 2. While holding the belt: ranked in 2 of 2 poll weeks, best No. 1, 2 weeks at No. 1. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Jack Mollenkopf · 1 reign started, 14 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 1 time
How it ended
October 12, 1968
Lost the belt to Ohio State 0–13 on the road on October 12, 1968, after 14 days.