Reign #168 of 335 · Washington’s 2nd reign
Washington, 1980–1981
47Days held
1Defense
#148Longest of 335
#200Most defended of 335
How it started
November 15, 1980
Took the belt from USC 20–10 on the road on November 15, 1980.
Washington was No. 16 in the AP poll going into that game, USC was No. 12. While holding the belt: ranked in 3 of 3 poll weeks, best No. 15. 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