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This page chronicles Michigan State's history with the College Football Belt, which passes to any FBS team that defeats the current holder.

Michigan State first captured the College Football Belt on 10/27/2018 after at Purdue (W 23–13). The program has enjoyed 1 total reign and owns a belt game record of 2-14-0.

Total Reigns: 1
Total Record: 2 - 14 - 0
Win Percentage: 12.5%
Rank by Wins: #83
Rank by Reigns: #84
Rank by Longest Reign: #78
Rank by Most Recent Reign: #25

Belt Game Player Leaders

Rush/receiving yards

  1. Darrell Stewart Jr., Michigan State: 310
  2. Cody White, Michigan State: 300
  3. Jalen Nailor, Michigan State: 202
  4. Connor Heyward, Michigan State: 193
  5. Cam Chambers, Michigan State: 177

Total TD

  1. Rocky Lombardi, Michigan State: 4
  2. Darrell Stewart Jr., Michigan State: 3
  3. Connor Heyward, Michigan State: 2
  4. Jalen Nailor, Michigan State: 2
  5. A.J. Jimmerson, Michigan State: 1

Passing yards

  1. Rocky Lombardi, Michigan State: 820
  2. Brian Lewerke, Michigan State: 561
  3. Noah Kim, Michigan State: 136
  4. Brian Hoyer, Michigan State: 81
  5. Katin Houser, Michigan State: 72

Rushing yards

  1. Connor Heyward, Michigan State: 173
  2. Rocky Lombardi, Michigan State: 150
  3. LJ Scott, Michigan State: 96
  4. Elijah Collins, Michigan State: 63
  5. Jalen Nailor, Michigan State: 54

Receiving yards

  1. Darrell Stewart Jr., Michigan State: 296
  2. Cody White, Michigan State: 292
  3. Cam Chambers, Michigan State: 177
  4. Jalen Nailor, Michigan State: 148
  5. Matt Dotson, Michigan State: 137

Tackles

  1. Kenny Willekes, Michigan State: 47
  2. Khari Willis, Michigan State: 45
  3. Joe Bachie, Michigan State: 44
  4. Andrew Dowell, Michigan State: 42
  5. Raequan Williams, Michigan State: 33

Belt Reigns

StartEndDefenses
10/27/201811/10/20181

Unsuccessful Challenges (13)

Game ContextResult
Challenge to Washington Reign 11/12/2022 to 01/08/20247-41 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to Ohio State Reign 11/10/2018 to 12/29/201910-34 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to Ohio State Reign 09/10/2006 to 01/09/20077-38 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to Michigan Reign 10/25/2003 to 01/01/200420-27 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to Florida State Reign 09/17/1988 to 09/02/19897-30 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to Ohio State Reign 11/21/1981 to 09/25/198210-31 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to USC Reign 09/23/1978 to 10/14/19789-30 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to Michigan Reign 09/23/1972 to 11/25/19720-10 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to Ohio State Reign 10/12/1968 to 11/22/196920-25 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to Ohio State Reign 10/12/1968 to 11/22/196921-54 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to Michigan Reign 11/16/1918 to 10/25/19196-21 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to Michigan Reign 11/16/1918 to 10/25/19190-26 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to Syracuse Reign 11/03/1917 to 11/16/19187-21 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)