September 9, 1972 Nebraska at UCLA In the first ever Belt match-up, champion Nebraska traveled to Los Angeles as 21-point favorites to defeat the UCLA Bruins. The top-ranked Cornhuskers coached by Bob Devaney were riding a 32-game winning streak while UCLA was coming off a disappointing 1971 season with a record of 2-7-1 in Coach Pepper Rodgers first season. Coach … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 9
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This Date in College Football Belt History – September 7
September 7, 1985 UCLA at Brigham Young Coach Terry Donahue’s 1985 UCLA Bruins were ranked 20th nationally as they opened the season against the 8th ranked, 1-0 Brigham Young Cougars of Lavell Edwards who were carrying a 25-game winning streak. Brigham Young had won the National Championship in 1984 amidst great controversy for the schedule they had played. This was their … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 7
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 6
September 6, 2003 San Diego State at Ohio State The 1-0 San Diego State Aztecs of coach Tom Craft met the 2nd ranked, 1-0 Ohio State Buckeyes of coach Jim Tressel in a game that tested the Buckeyes’ commitment to “Tressel Ball”. The Buckeyes under Tressel had played a style of football that was dependent on a strong defense, excellent special teams, & an offense that … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 6
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 2
September 2, 1989 Florida State vs Southern Miss At the start of the 1989 season, the Florida State Seminoles of coach Bobby Bowden were ranked 6th nationally & returning several stars including All-Americans S LeRoy Butler. The Seminoles were young at skill positions though with QB Peter Tom Willis & RB Dexter Carter making their first extensive contributions. … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 2
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 1
September 1, 1984 Miami vs Florida The 17th ranked Florida Gators of coach Charley Pell traveled to Tampa to meet the 10th ranked, 1-0 Miami Hurricanes with coach Jimmy Johnson in their annual battle & this time the game included The Belt. Florida again had an array of stars including All-American OT Lomas Brown, All-SEC players C Phil Bromley, NG Tim Newton, & … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 1