September 20, 1975 Tennessee at UCLA The 12th ranked, 1-0 UCLA Bruins of coach Dick Vermeil met the 10th ranked, 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 … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 20
Bill Battle
This Date in College Football Belt History – October 26
The 2-3-1 Tennessee Volunteers, coached by Bill Battle, hosted the 3-3 Clemson Tigers of coach Red Parker trying to become the first SEC team to claim The Belt. Tennessee was coming off loses to Louisiana State & Alabama as they looked to right the season in this match-up. Tennessee's RB Stanley Morgan scored 3 touchdowns & DT David Page recorded 3 sacks as … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 26