Reign #140 of 332 · Michigan’s 2nd reign
Michigan, 1969–1970
40Days held
0Defenses
#158Longest of 332
#260Most defended of 332
How it started
November 22, 1969
Took the belt from Ohio State 24–12 at home on November 22, 1969.
Michigan was No. 7 in the AP poll going into that game, Ohio State was No. 4. While holding the belt: ranked in 2 of 2 poll weeks, best No. 7. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Bo Schembechler · 6 reigns started, 392 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