Reign #200 of 332 · Alabama’s 8th reign
Alabama, 1987
7Days held
0Defenses
#300Longest of 332
#283Most defended of 332
How it started
November 7, 1987
Took the belt from LSU 22–10 on the road on November 7, 1987.
Alabama was No. 11 in the AP poll going into that game, LSU was No. 10. 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
November 14, 1987
Lost the belt to Notre Dame 6–37 on the road on November 14, 1987, after 7 days.