Reign #141 of 335 · USC’s 3rd reign
USC, 1970
282Days held
4Defenses
#111Longest of 335
#106Most defended of 335
How it started
January 1, 1970
Took the belt from Michigan 10–3 at a neutral site on January 1, 1970.
USC was No. 5 in the AP poll going into that game, Michigan was No. 7. While holding the belt: ranked in 7 of 7 poll weeks, best No. 3. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: John McKay · 2 reigns started, 581 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 4 times
September 12, 1970 · at Alabama 42–21DefendedSeptember 19, 1970 · at Nebraska 21–21Tie, belt keptSeptember 26, 1970 · at Iowa 48–0DefendedOctober 3, 1970 · vs. Oregon State 45–13Defended
How it ended