Reign #149 of 335 · Nebraska’s 2nd reign
Nebraska, 1972
252Days held
0Defenses
#126Longest of 335
#265Most defended of 335
How it started
January 1, 1972
Took the belt from Alabama 38–6 at a neutral site on January 1, 1972.
Nebraska was No. 1 in the AP poll going into that game, Alabama was No. 2. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 1 poll week, best No. 1, 1 week at No. 1. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Bob Devaney · 1 reign started, 252 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