Season by season
The 1977 Season: 1977
Opened the season with USC holding the belt; Alabama closed it out. 12 belt games this season: 1 title change and 11 defenses.
| # | Date | Matchup | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,014 | September 10, 1977 | USC at Missouri | 27–10 | Defended · #1 |
| 1,015 | September 17, 1977 | USC at Oregon State | 17–10 | Defended · #2 |
| 1,016 | September 24, 1977 | TCU at USC | 0–51 | Defended · #3 |
| 1,017 | September 30, 1977 | Washington State at USC | 7–41 | Defended · #4 |
| 1,018 | October 8, 1977 | Alabama at USC | 21–20 | New champion: Alabama |
| 1,019 | October 15, 1977 | Tennessee at Alabama | 10–24 | Defended · #1 |
| 1,020 | October 22, 1977 | Louisville at Alabama | 6–55 | Defended · #2 |
| 1,021 | October 29, 1977 | Alabama at Mississippi State | 37–7 | Defended · #3 |
| 1,022 | November 5, 1977 | Alabama at LSU | 24–3 | Defended · #4 |
| 1,023 | November 12, 1977 | Miami at Alabama | 0–36 | Defended · #5 |
| 1,024 | November 26, 1977 | Auburn at Alabama | 21–48 | Defended · #6 |
| 1,025 | January 2, 1978 | Ohio State vs. Alabama | 6–35 | Defended · #7 |
Season Detail
Reigns That Started This Season
| Team | Since | How | Held It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | October 8, 1977 | took it from USC | 350 days |