Miami
This page chronicles Miami's history with the College Football Belt, which passes to any FBS team that defeats the current holder.
Miami first captured the College Football Belt on 10/15/1954 after at Mississippi State (W 27–13). The program has enjoyed 6 total reigns and owns a belt game record of 46-16-0.
Total Reigns: 6
Total Record: 46 - 16 - 0
Win Percentage: 74.2%
Rank by Wins: #10
Rank by Reigns: #18
Rank by Longest Reign: #2
Rank by Most Recent Reign: #2
Belt Reigns
| Start | End | Defenses |
|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2025 | 10/10/2025 | 2 |
| 10/21/2017 | 11/24/2017 | 4 |
| 10/07/2000 | 01/04/2003 | 31 |
| 08/27/1984 | 09/08/1984 | 1 |
| 10/05/1957 | 10/11/1957 | 0 |
| 10/15/1954 | 11/06/1954 | 2 |
Unsuccessful Challenges (10)
| Game Context | Result |
|---|---|
| Challenge to Ohio State Reign 11/10/2018 to 12/29/2019 | 5-76 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Florida State Reign 09/18/1999 to 10/07/2000 | 21-31 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Arizona Reign 11/26/1993 to 10/08/1994 | 0-29 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Penn State Reign 10/25/1986 to 09/12/1987 | 10-14 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to UCLA Reign 11/17/1984 to 09/28/1985 | 37-39 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Washington Reign 09/15/1984 to 11/10/1984 | 7-53 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Alabama Reign 10/08/1977 to 09/23/1978 | 0-36 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Notre Dame Reign 10/27/1973 to 09/28/1974 | 0-44 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to LSU Reign 11/04/1961 to 11/03/1962 | 3-17 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to LSU Reign 11/01/1958 to 11/07/1959 | 3-27 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
