Reign #175 of 335 · Ohio State’s 5th reign
Ohio State, 1981–1982
308Days held
3Defenses
#88Longest of 335
#123Most defended of 335
How it started
November 21, 1981
Took the belt from Michigan 14–9 on the road on November 21, 1981.
Ohio State was unranked in the AP poll going into that game, Michigan was No. 7. While holding the belt: ranked in 6 of 6 poll weeks, best No. 12. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Earle Bruce · 1 reign started, 308 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 3 times
December 30, 1981 · vs. Navy 31–28DefendedSeptember 11, 1982 · vs. Baylor 21–14DefendedSeptember 18, 1982 · at Michigan State 31–10Defended
How it ended