Reign #201 of 335 · Notre Dame’s 7th reign
Notre Dame, 1987
7Days held
0Defenses
#301Longest of 335
#284Most defended of 335
How it started
November 14, 1987
Took the belt from Alabama 37–6 at home on November 14, 1987.
Notre Dame was No. 7 in the AP poll going into that game, Alabama was No. 17. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 1 poll week, best No. 10. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Lou Holtz · 2 reigns started, 45 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 21, 1987
Lost the belt to Penn State 20–21 on the road on November 21, 1987, after 7 days.