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
UCLA – Florida thread
It’s tournament time in the city. Ring-a-ling. Hear them ring. Soon it will be the Final Four… A trip to the Sweet Sixteen is on the line when the Pac10 clashes with the SEC in Tampa. Ben Howland vs. Billy Donovan Bruins vs. Gators History vs. "The Kid" Gators and Bruins collide in Southeast Regional play. Florida Gators' No.2 seed is no advantage. A view … [Read more...] about UCLA – Florida thread
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