The College Football Belt

The College Football Belt is a lineal championship that traces a single path through the sport's history, rewarding each program that manages to topple the reigning holder on the field. Much like boxing’s legendary belts, ownership is determined solely by results: beat the champion and the prize is yours. The tradition begins with first ever football game where Rutgers defeated Princeton 6-4 in 1869. Every subsequent game featuring the belt holder creates a potential transfer of power, making the belt a colorful thread that connects eras, conferences, and generations of players.

This site exists to make the belt’s journey easy to follow for casual fans and diehards alike. By combining a historical database with up-to-date matchup previews, it highlights the ongoing drama of college football’s most unofficial prize. Visitors can explore past reigns, gauge the significance of upcoming games, or trace how their favorite team might seize the title. Whether you are discovering the concept for the first time or reminiscing about a classic reign, the goal is to offer a central hub for the stories and statistics that define the College Football Belt.