October 4, 1975 Ohio State at UCLA Coming off the tie with Air Force a week earlier, the 13th ranked UCLA Bruins of coach Dick Vermeil stood 2-0-1 awaiting Woody Hayes’ 2nd ranked, 3-0 Ohio State Buckeyes. Heisman Trophy winning, All-American RB Archie Griffin, Big Ten MVP QB Cornelius Greene & All-American OG Ted Smith, led the Buckeyes. Griffin rushed for 160 … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 4
Dick Vermeil
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 20
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