Illinois
This page chronicles Illinois's history with the College Football Belt, which passes to any FBS team that defeats the current holder.
Illinois first captured the College Football Belt on 11/22/1919 after vs. Ohio State (W 9–7). The program has enjoyed 2 total reigns and owns a belt game record of 7-11-1.
Total Reigns: 2
Total Record: 7 - 11 - 1
Win Percentage: 38.9%
Rank by Wins: #55
Rank by Reigns: #55
Rank by Longest Reign: #46
Rank by Most Recent Reign: #56
Belt Reigns
| Start | End | Defenses |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/1990 | 09/08/1990 | 0 |
| 11/22/1919 | 11/13/1920 | 5 |
Unsuccessful Challenges (10)
| Game Context | Result |
|---|---|
| Challenge to Penn State Reign 09/09/2018 to 09/29/2018 | 24-63 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Missouri Reign 01/01/2008 to 10/12/2008 | 42-52 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ohio State Reign 09/10/2006 to 01/09/2007 | 10-17 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Michigan Reign 10/31/1981 to 11/21/1981 | 21-70 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ohio State Reign 10/04/1975 to 01/01/1976 | 3-40 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Michigan Reign 09/23/1972 to 11/25/1972 | 7-31 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ohio State Reign 10/12/1968 to 11/22/1969 | 24-31 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ohio State Reign 10/12/1968 to 11/22/1969 | 0-41 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Army Reign 12/01/1945 to 10/25/1947 | 0-0 (Tie) |
| Challenge to Wisconsin Reign 11/13/1920 to 11/19/1921 | 0-20 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
