Reign #181 of 332 · Washington’s 4th reign
Washington, 1983
7Days held
0Defenses
#294Longest of 332
#276Most defended of 332
How it started
September 17, 1983
Took the belt from Michigan 25–24 at home on September 17, 1983.
Washington was No. 9 in the AP poll going into that game, Michigan was No. 17. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 1 poll week, best No. 18. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Don James · 8 reigns started, 201 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