Reign #216 of 335 · USC’s 10th reign
USC, 1990
7Days held
0Defenses
#306Longest of 335
#292Most defended of 335
How it started
November 17, 1990
Took the belt from UCLA 45–42 on the road on November 17, 1990.
USC was No. 18 in the AP poll going into that game, UCLA was unranked. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 1 poll week, best No. 21. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Larry Smith · 4 reigns started, 35 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 24, 1990
Lost the belt to Notre Dame 6–10 at home on November 24, 1990, after 7 days.