Reign #202 of 332 · Penn State’s 4th reign
Penn State, 1987–1988
41Days held
0Defenses
#156Longest of 332
#285Most defended of 332
How it started
November 21, 1987
Took the belt from Notre Dame 21–20 at home on November 21, 1987.
Penn State was unranked in the AP poll going into that game, Notre Dame was No. 10. While holding the belt: ranked in 2 of 2 poll weeks, best No. 20. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Joe Paterno · 2 reigns started, 363 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