Reign #152 of 335 · Ohio State’s 3rd reign
Ohio State, 1972–1973
37Days held
0Defenses
#161Longest of 335
#266Most defended of 335
How it started
November 25, 1972
Took the belt from Michigan 14–11 at home on November 25, 1972.
Ohio State was No. 9 in the AP poll going into that game, Michigan was No. 3. While holding the belt: ranked in 2 of 2 poll weeks, best No. 3. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Woody Hayes · 3 reigns started, 532 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