Season by season
The 2002 Season: 2002
Opened the season with Miami holding the belt; Ohio State closed it out. 13 belt games this season: 1 title change and 12 defenses.
| # | Date | Matchup | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,315 | August 31, 2002 | Florida A&M at Miami | 17–63 | Defended · #1 |
| 1,316 | September 7, 2002 | Miami at Florida | 41–16 | Defended · #2 |
| 1,317 | September 14, 2002 | Miami at Temple | 44–21 | Defended · #3 |
| 1,318 | September 21, 2002 | Boston College at Miami | 6–38 | Defended · #4 |
| 1,319 | October 5, 2002 | UConn at Miami | 14–48 | Defended · #5 |
| 1,320 | October 12, 2002 | Florida State at Miami | 27–28 | Defended · #6 |
| 1,321 | October 26, 2002 | Miami at West Virginia | 40–23 | Defended · #7 |
| 1,322 | November 2, 2002 | Miami at Rutgers | 42–17 | Defended · #8 |
| 1,323 | November 9, 2002 | Miami at Tennessee | 26–3 | Defended · #9 |
| 1,324 | November 22, 2002 | Pittsburgh at Miami | 21–28 | Defended · #10 |
| 1,325 | November 30, 2002 | Miami at Syracuse | 49–7 | Defended · #11 |
| 1,326 | December 7, 2002 | Virginia Tech at Miami | 45–56 | Defended · #12 |
| 1,327 | January 3, 2003 | Ohio State vs. Miami | 31–24 | New champion: Ohio State |
Season Detail
Reigns That Started This Season
| Team | Since | How | Held It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | January 3, 2003 | took it from Miami | 281 days |