USC

Reign #164 of 335 · USC’s 6th reign

USC, 1978

21Days held

1Defense

#201Longest of 335

#198Most defended of 335

Took the belt from Alabama 24–14 on the road on September 23, 1978.

USC was No. 3 in the AP poll going into that game, Alabama was No. 7. While holding the belt: ranked in 3 of 3 poll weeks, best No. 2. The belt vs. the polls →

Head coach: John Robinson · 3 reigns started, 1,078 days with the belt.