January 3, 2003 The Fiesta Bowl Miami, FLA, vs Ohio State The top-ranked, 12-0 Miami Hurricanes & coach Larry Coker had a 31-game Belt reign as they prepared to meet the 2nd ranked, 13-0 Ohio State Buckeyes of coach Jim Tressel in the BCS Championship game. The Hurricanes were 11 ½ point favorites & almost all of the national prognosticators expected Miami … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – January 3
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This Date in College Football Belt History – November 22
November 22, 2003 Ohio State at Michigan The 5th ranked, 9-2 Michigan Wolverines of coach Lloyd Carr welcomed the 4th ranked, 10-1 Ohio State Buckeyes of coach Jim Tressel for their annual showdown. Ohio State held The Belt earlier in the season losing it to Wisconsin. The Buckeyes had never lost a Belt title game to Michigan posting wins in 1972, 1975, & … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – November 22
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 20
September 20, 1975 Tennessee at UCLA The 1-0 UCLA Bruins of coach Dick Vermeil met the 1-0 Tennessee Volunteers of coach Bill Battle. This was the first time a previous Belt holder had an opportunity to reclaim the title. Bruins' RB Wendell Tyler had an 82-yard touchdown run to highlight the offensive explosion from both teams, as UCLA became the first team to … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 20
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 16
September 16, 1978 Alabama at Missouri The top-ranked, 1-0 Alabama Crimson Tide of coach Paul "Bear" Bryant traveled to Missouri to battle the 11th ranked, 1-0 Missouri Tigers coached by Warren Powers in his first year. Missouri was coming off a 3-0 upset of the 5th ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Alabama rallied for three 2nd half touchdowns to claim a … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 16
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 15
September 15, 1984 Michigan at Washington After the upset of top-ranked Miami, the Michigan Wolverines of coach Bo Schembechler were 1-0 & ranked 3rd nationally as they welcomed the 16th ranked, 1-0 Washington Huskies of coach Don James. Washington featured All-Pac 10 players DT Ron Holmes, LB Tim Meamber, & LB Fred Small as well as QB Hugh Millen & RB … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 15