Reign #251 of 335 · NC State’s 2nd reign
NC State, 1999
21Days held
2Defenses
#206Longest of 335
#165Most defended of 335
How it started
August 28, 1999
Took the belt from Texas 23–20 on the road on August 28, 1999.
NC State was unranked in the AP poll going into that game, Texas was No. 17. While holding the belt: ranked in 3 of 3 poll weeks, best No. 20. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Mike O'Cain · 1 reign started, 21 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 2 times
September 4, 1999 · vs. South Carolina 10–0DefendedSeptember 11, 1999 · vs. William & Mary 38–9Defended
How it ended
September 18, 1999
Lost the belt to Florida State 11–42 on the road on September 18, 1999, after 21 days.