Reign #162 of 335 · USC’s 5th reign
USC, 1976–1977
322Days held
6Defenses
#80Longest of 335
#75Most defended of 335
How it started
November 20, 1976
Took the belt from UCLA 24–14 on the road on November 20, 1976.
USC was No. 3 in the AP poll going into that game, UCLA was No. 6. While holding the belt: ranked in 7 of 7 poll weeks, best No. 1, 1 week at No. 1. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: John Robinson · 3 reigns started, 1,078 days with the belt.
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