Reign #199 of 335 · LSU’s 5th reign
LSU, 1987
35Days held
3Defenses
#167Longest of 335
#125Most defended of 335
How it started
October 3, 1987
Took the belt from Florida 13–10 at home on October 3, 1987.
LSU was No. 7 in the AP poll going into that game, Florida was No. 18. While holding the belt: ranked in 5 of 5 poll weeks, best No. 5. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Mike Archer · 1 reign started, 35 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 3 times
October 10, 1987 · at Georgia 26–23DefendedOctober 17, 1987 · vs. Kentucky 34–9DefendedOctober 31, 1987 · at Ole Miss 42–13Defended
How it ended