Reign #189 of 335 · UCLA’s 5th reign
UCLA, 1984–1985
315Days held
4Defenses
#85Longest of 335
#109Most defended of 335
How it started
November 17, 1984
Took the belt from USC 29–10 at home on November 17, 1984.
UCLA was No. 19 in the AP poll going into that game, USC was No. 14. While holding the belt: ranked in 7 of 7 poll weeks, best No. 10. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Terry Donahue · 6 reigns started, 658 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 4 times
January 1, 1985 · vs. Miami 39–37DefendedSeptember 7, 1985 · at BYU 27–24DefendedSeptember 14, 1985 · vs. Tennessee 26–26Tie, belt keptSeptember 21, 1985 · vs. San Diego State 34–16Defended
How it ended
September 28, 1985
Lost the belt to Washington 14–21 on the road on September 28, 1985, after 315 days.