Reign #184 of 335 · Auburn’s 5th reign
Auburn, 1983–1984
303Days held
4Defenses
#92Longest of 335
#108Most defended of 335
How it started
October 29, 1983
Took the belt from Florida 28–21 at home on October 29, 1983.
Auburn was No. 3 in the AP poll going into that game, Florida was No. 9. While holding the belt: ranked in 6 of 6 poll weeks, best No. 1, 1 week at No. 1. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Pat Dye · 1 reign started, 303 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 4 times
November 5, 1983 · vs. Maryland 35–23DefendedNovember 12, 1983 · at Georgia 13–7DefendedDecember 3, 1983 · vs. Alabama 23–20DefendedJanuary 2, 1984 · vs. Michigan 9–7Defended
How it ended