California
This page chronicles California's history with the College Football Belt, which passes to any FBS team that defeats the current holder.
California first captured the College Football Belt on 09/29/1990 after vs. Arizona (W 30–25). The program has enjoyed 2 total reigns and owns a belt game record of 9-18-1.
Total Reigns: 2
Total Record: 9 - 18 - 1
Win Percentage: 33.3%
Rank by Wins: #47
Rank by Reigns: #51
Belt Reigns
| Start | End | Defenses |
|---|---|---|
| 09/04/1993 | 10/09/1993 | 4 |
| 09/29/1990 | 10/27/1990 | 3 |
Unsuccessful Challenges (17)
| Game Context | Result |
|---|---|
| Challenge to Washington Reign 11/12/2022 to 01/08/2024 | 32-59 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Oregon Reign 09/17/2022 to 11/12/2022 | 24-42 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to USC Reign 01/01/2004 to 01/05/2006 | 17-23 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to USC Reign 01/01/2004 to 01/05/2006 | 10-35 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Nebraska Reign 09/20/1997 to 10/10/1998 | 3-24 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Arizona State Reign 10/14/1995 to 11/24/1995 | 29-38 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Washington Reign 10/03/1992 to 11/07/1992 | 16-35 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Washington Reign 09/28/1985 to 10/19/1985 | 12-28 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Washington Reign 09/15/1984 to 11/10/1984 | 14-44 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to USC Reign 11/11/1978 to 11/15/1980 | 14-24 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to USC Reign 11/11/1978 to 11/15/1980 | 7-60 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to UCLA Reign 01/01/1976 to 11/20/1976 | 19-35 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to UCLA Reign 09/29/1939 to 09/29/1940 | 7-20 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Stanford Reign 11/10/1934 to 01/01/1935 | 7-9 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Washington Reign 10/13/1934 to 11/10/1934 | 7-13 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Saint Mary's (CA) Reign 11/26/1931 to 11/05/1932 | 12-12 (Tie) |
| Challenge to Saint Mary's (CA) Reign 11/15/1930 to 11/11/1931 | 0-14 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |