Reign #257 of 332 · Michigan’s 8th reign
Michigan, 2003–2004
68Days held
3Defenses
#135Longest of 332
#130Most defended of 332
How it started
October 25, 2003
Took the belt from Purdue 31–3 at home on October 25, 2003.
Michigan was No. 13 in the AP poll going into that game, Purdue was No. 10. While holding the belt: ranked in 6 of 6 poll weeks, best No. 4. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Lloyd Carr · 1 reign started, 68 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 3 times
November 1, 2003 · at Michigan State 27–20DefendedNovember 15, 2003 · at Northwestern 41–10DefendedNovember 22, 2003 · vs. Ohio State 35–21Defended
How it ended