Season by season
The 1885 Season: 1885
Opened the season with Yale holding the belt; Princeton closed it out. 8 belt games this season: 1 title change and 7 defenses.
| # | Date | Matchup | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | October 10, 1885 | Yale at Stevens | 55–0 | Defended · #1 |
| 72 | October 14, 1885 | Wesleyan (CT) at Yale | 0–18 | Defended · #2 |
| 73 | October 28, 1885 | Wesleyan (CT) at Yale | 0–71 | Defended · #3 |
| 74 | October 31, 1885 | Yale at MIT | 51–0 | Defended · #4 |
| 75 | November 3, 1885 | Crescent A.C. at Yale | 0–52 | Defended · #5 |
| 76 | November 14, 1885 | Yale at Pennsylvania | 53–5 | Defended · #6 |
| 77 | November 21, 1885 | Princeton at Yale | 6–5 | New champion: Princeton |
| 78 | November 26, 1885 | Princeton at Pennsylvania | 76–10 | Defended · #1 |
Season Detail
Reigns That Started This Season
| Team | Since | How | Held It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | November 21, 1885 | took it from Yale | 721 days |