Florida State
This page chronicles Florida State's history with the College Football Belt, which passes to any FBS team that defeats the current holder.
Florida State first captured the College Football Belt on 09/17/1988 after vs. Clemson (W 24–21). The program has enjoyed 2 total reigns and owns a belt game record of 25-9-0.
Total Reigns: 2
Total Record: 25 - 9 - 0
Win Percentage: 73.5%
Rank by Wins: #19
Rank by Reigns: #53
Rank by Longest Reign: #12
Rank by Most Recent Reign: #42
Belt Game Player Leaders
Rush/receiving yards
- Rodney Smith, Florida State: 118
- Rashad Greene Sr., Florida State: 98
- Lawrance Toafili, Florida State: 82
- Christian Green, Florida State: 77
- Jarmon Fortson, Florida State: 58
Total TD
- Clint Trickett, Florida State: 3
- EJ Manuel, Florida State: 1
- Jarmon Fortson, Florida State: 1
- Kenny Shaw, Florida State: 1
- Lawrance Toafili, Florida State: 1
Passing yards
- Clint Trickett, Florida State: 336
- EJ Manuel, Florida State: 198
- Luke Kromenhoek, Florida State: 140
Rushing yards
- Lawrance Toafili, Florida State: 43
- Chris Thompson, Florida State: 36
- Luke Kromenhoek, Florida State: 32
- EJ Manuel, Florida State: 27
- Jermaine Thomas, Florida State: 21
Receiving yards
- Rodney Smith, Florida State: 118
- Rashad Greene Sr., Florida State: 98
- Christian Green, Florida State: 77
- Jarmon Fortson, Florida State: 58
- Rod Owens, Florida State: 40
Tackles
- Omar Graham Jr., Florida State: 7
- Azareye'h Thomas, Florida State: 6
- Shawn Murphy, Florida State: 5
- Ashlynd Barker, Florida State: 4
- Blake Nichelson, Florida State: 4
Belt Reigns
| Start | End | Defenses |
|---|---|---|
| 09/18/1999 | 10/07/2000 | 14 |
| 09/17/1988 | 09/02/1989 | 9 |
Unsuccessful Challenges (7)
| Game Context | Result |
|---|---|
| Challenge to Miami Reign 09/13/2025 to 10/10/2025 | 27-31 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Florida Reign 11/23/2024 to 09/06/2025 | 11-31 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Clemson Reign 09/17/2011 to 10/30/2011 | 30-35 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Florida Reign 01/09/2009 to 12/05/2009 | 10-37 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Miami Reign 10/07/2000 to 01/04/2003 | 27-49 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Miami Reign 10/07/2000 to 01/04/2003 | 27-28 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ole Miss Reign 11/14/1959 to 11/04/1961 | 0-33 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |