Michigan
This page chronicles Michigan's history with the College Football Belt, which passes to any FBS team that defeats the current holder.
Michigan first captured the College Football Belt on 11/16/1918 after at Syracuse (W 15–0). The program has enjoyed 9 total reigns and owns a belt game record of 27-27-1.
Total Reigns: 9
Total Record: 27 - 27 - 1
Win Percentage: 50%
Rank by Wins: #15
Rank by Reigns: #6
Belt Reigns
| Start | End | Defenses |
|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2024 | 09/07/2024 | 1 |
| 10/25/2003 | 01/01/2004 | 3 |
| 09/08/1984 | 09/15/1984 | 0 |
| 09/10/1983 | 09/17/1983 | 0 |
| 10/31/1981 | 11/21/1981 | 2 |
| 01/01/1981 | 09/12/1981 | 0 |
| 09/23/1972 | 11/25/1972 | 8 |
| 11/22/1969 | 01/01/1970 | 0 |
| 11/16/1918 | 10/25/1919 | 4 |
Unsuccessful Challenges (16)
| Game Context | Result |
|---|---|
| Challenge to Ohio State Reign 11/10/2018 to 12/29/2019 | 39-62 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ohio State Reign 11/10/2018 to 12/29/2019 | 27-56 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ohio State Reign 09/10/2006 to 01/09/2007 | 39-42 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Iowa Reign 09/26/1981 to 10/24/1981 | 7-9 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ohio State Reign 10/04/1975 to 01/01/1976 | 14-21 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ohio State Reign 10/12/1968 to 11/22/1969 | 14-50 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Army Reign 10/23/1948 to 12/02/1950 | 7-21 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Army Reign 10/23/1948 to 12/02/1950 | 6-27 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Army Reign 12/01/1945 to 10/25/1947 | 13-20 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Navy Reign 10/06/1945 to 12/01/1945 | 7-33 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Wisconsin Reign 11/13/1920 to 11/19/1921 | 7-7 (Tie) |
| Challenge to Illinois Reign 11/22/1919 to 11/13/1920 | 6-7 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Cornell Reign 10/23/1915 to 10/28/1916 | 7-34 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Harvard Reign 11/02/1912 to 10/23/1915 | 0-7 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Yale Reign 11/25/1882 to 11/21/1885 | 0-64 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Princeton Reign 11/28/1878 to 11/18/1882 | 0-1 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |