Reign #180 of 335 · Michigan’s 6th reign
Michigan, 1983
7Days held
0Defenses
#293Longest of 335
#275Most defended of 335
How it started
September 10, 1983
Took the belt from Washington State 20–17 at home on September 10, 1983.
Michigan was No. 8 in the AP poll going into that game, Washington State was unranked. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 1 poll week, best No. 17. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Bo Schembechler · 6 reigns started, 392 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
September 17, 1983
Lost the belt to Washington 24–25 on the road on September 17, 1983, after 7 days.