Reign #42 of 332 · Illinois’ 1st reign
Illinois, 1919–1920
357Days held
5Defenses
#49Longest of 332
#83Most defended of 332
How it started
November 22, 1919
Took the belt from Ohio State 9–7 on the road on November 22, 1919.
Head coach: Robert Zuppke · 1 reign started, 357 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 5 times
October 9, 1920 · vs. Drake 41–0DefendedOctober 16, 1920 · vs. Iowa 20–3DefendedOctober 23, 1920 · at Michigan 7–6DefendedOctober 30, 1920 · vs. Minnesota 17–7DefendedNovember 6, 1920 · at Chicago 3–0Defended
How it ended