Reign #166 of 335 · Washington’s 1st reign
Washington, 1978
14Days held
1Defense
#237Longest of 335
#199Most defended of 335
How it started
October 28, 1978
Took the belt from Arizona State 41–7 at home on October 28, 1978.
Washington was No. 20 in the AP poll going into that game, Arizona State was unranked. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 2 poll weeks, best No. 19. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Don James · 8 reigns started, 201 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 1 time
How it ended