Reign #281 of 332 · Clemson’s 4th reign
Clemson, 2011–2012
31Days held
0Defenses
#174Longest of 332
#314Most defended of 332
How it started
December 4, 2011
Took the belt from Virginia Tech 38–10 at a neutral site on December 4, 2011.
Clemson was No. 21 in the AP poll going into that game, Virginia Tech was No. 5. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 1 poll week, best No. 14. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Dabo Swinney · 4 reigns started, 366 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
January 4, 2012
Lost the belt to West Virginia 33–70 at a neutral site on January 4, 2012, after 31 days.