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 38-20 victory over the Tigers to retain The Belt. The 1st … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 16
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This Date in College Football Belt History – September 10
September 10, 1977 - The 4th ranked Southern Cal Trojans of coach John Robinson traveled to meet the Missouri Tigers coached by Al Onofrio to open the 1977 season. The Tigers had won in Los Angeles in 1976 as they looked to sweep the home & home series. Southern Cal was led by All-Pac 8 RB Charles White on offense & All-American S Dennis Thurman on defense, the … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 10