Reign #148 of 335 · Alabama’s 4th reign
Alabama, 1971–1972
35Days held
0Defenses
#164Longest of 335
#264Most defended of 335
How it started
November 27, 1971
Took the belt from Auburn 31–7 at home on November 27, 1971.
Alabama was No. 3 in the AP poll going into that game, Auburn was No. 5. While holding the belt: ranked in 2 of 2 poll weeks, best No. 2. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Bear Bryant · 3 reigns started, 751 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