Reign #203 of 335 · Clemson’s 2nd reign
Clemson, 1988
260Days held
2Defenses
#122Longest of 335
#160Most defended of 335
How it started
January 1, 1988
Took the belt from Penn State 35–10 at a neutral site on January 1, 1988.
Clemson was No. 14 in the AP poll going into that game, Penn State was No. 20. While holding the belt: ranked in 4 of 4 poll weeks, best No. 3. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Danny Ford · 1 reign started, 260 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 2 times
How it ended
September 17, 1988
Lost the belt to Florida State 21–24 at home on September 17, 1988, after 260 days.