Reign #159 of 335 · UCLA’s 2nd reign
UCLA, 1975
14Days held
1Defense
#235Longest of 335
#197Most defended of 335
How it started
September 20, 1975
Took the belt from Tennessee 34–28 at home on September 20, 1975.
UCLA was No. 12 in the AP poll going into that game, Tennessee was No. 10. While holding the belt: ranked in 2 of 2 poll weeks, best No. 10. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Dick Vermeil · 2 reigns started, 338 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 1 time
How it ended
October 4, 1975
Lost the belt to Ohio State 20–41 at home on October 4, 1975, after 14 days.