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Reign #158 of 328 · USC’s 5th reign

USC, 1976–1977

322Days held
6Defenses
#80Longest of 328
#75Most defended of 328
How it started

November 20, 1976

Took the belt from UCLA 24–14 on the road on November 20, 1976.

Defenses

The belt on the line, 6 times

November 27, 1976 · vs. Notre Dame 17–13DefendedJanuary 1, 1977 · vs. Michigan 14–6DefendedSeptember 10, 1977 · at Missouri 27–10DefendedSeptember 17, 1977 · at Oregon State 17–10DefendedSeptember 24, 1977 · vs. TCU 51–0DefendedSeptember 30, 1977 · vs. Washington State 41–7Defended
How it ended

October 8, 1977

Lost the belt to Alabama 20–21 at home on October 8, 1977, after 322 days.