Reign #211 of 332 · Illinois’ 2nd reign
Illinois, 1990
250Days held
0Defenses
#128Longest of 332
#290Most defended of 332
How it started
January 1, 1990
Took the belt from Virginia 31–21 at a neutral site on January 1, 1990.
Illinois was No. 11 in the AP poll going into that game, Virginia was No. 15. While holding the belt: ranked in 3 of 3 poll weeks, best No. 11. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: John Mackovic · 1 reign started, 250 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