Reign #197 of 335 · Alabama’s 7th reign
Alabama, 1987
7Days held
0Defenses
#299Longest of 335
#282Most defended of 335
How it started
September 12, 1987
Took the belt from Penn State 24–13 on the road on September 12, 1987.
Alabama was No. 11 in the AP poll going into that game, Penn State was No. 20. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 1 poll week, best No. 17. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Bill Curry · 2 reigns started, 14 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