Reign #165 of 335 · Arizona State’s 1st reign
Arizona State, 1978
14Days held
0Defenses
#236Longest of 335
#269Most defended of 335
How it started
October 14, 1978
Took the belt from USC 20–7 at home on October 14, 1978.
Arizona State was No. 14 in the AP poll going into that game, USC was No. 7. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 2 poll weeks, best No. 12. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Frank Kush · 1 reign started, 14 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
October 28, 1978
Lost the belt to Washington 7–41 on the road on October 28, 1978, after 14 days.