NotreDame
This page chronicles NotreDame's history with the College Football Belt, which passes to any FBS team that defeats the current holder.
NotreDame first captured the College Football Belt on 10/20/1923 after vs. Princeton (W 25–2). The program has enjoyed 6 total reigns and owns a belt game record of 20-15-2.
Total Reigns: 6
Total Record: 20 - 15 - 2
Win Percentage: 57.1%
Rank by Wins: #23
Rank by Reigns: #20
Belt Reigns
| Start | End | Defenses |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/1990 | 01/01/1991 | 0 |
| 11/14/1987 | 11/21/1987 | 0 |
| 10/27/1973 | 09/28/1974 | 7 |
| 09/21/1968 | 09/28/1968 | 0 |
| 10/16/1926 | 11/27/1926 | 5 |
| 10/20/1923 | 11/10/1923 | 2 |
Unsuccessful Challenges (10)
| Game Context | Result |
|---|---|
| Challenge to Miami Reign 10/21/2017 to 11/24/2017 | 8-41 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to USC Reign 01/01/2004 to 01/05/2006 | 10-41 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to USC Reign 01/01/2004 to 01/05/2006 | 31-34 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Penn State Reign 10/25/1986 to 09/12/1987 | 19-24 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Alabama Reign 12/28/1985 to 10/25/1986 | 10-28 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to USC Reign 11/11/1978 to 11/15/1980 | 25-27 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to USC Reign 11/11/1978 to 11/15/1980 | 23-42 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to USC Reign 11/20/1976 to 10/08/1977 | 13-17 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Army Reign 12/01/1945 to 10/25/1947 | 0-0 (Tie) |
| Challenge to Navy Reign 10/06/1945 to 12/01/1945 | 6-6 (Tie) |