Reign #210 of 332 · Virginia’s 1st reign
Virginia, 1989–1990
58Days held
2Defenses
#137Longest of 332
#162Most defended of 332
How it started
November 4, 1989
Took the belt from NC State 20–9 on the road on November 4, 1989.
Virginia was No. 24 in the AP poll going into that game, NC State was No. 18. While holding the belt: ranked in 6 of 6 poll weeks, best No. 15. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: George Welsh · 1 reign started, 58 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 2 times
How it ended