Texas Tech
This page chronicles Texas Tech's history with the College Football Belt, which passes to any FBS team that defeats the current holder.
Texas Tech first captured the College Football Belt on 09/26/1936 after at TCU (W 7–0). The program has enjoyed 5 total reigns and owns a belt game record of 15-14-0.
Total Reigns: 5
Total Record: 15 - 14 - 0
Win Percentage: 51.7%
Rank by Wins: #31
Rank by Reigns: #24
Rank by Longest Reign: #41
Rank by Most Recent Reign: #35
Belt Game Player Leaders
Rush/receiving yards
- Eric Ward, Texas Tech: 652
- Darrin Moore, Texas Tech: 559
- Kenny Williams, Texas Tech: 516
- Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech: 463
- Shannon Woods, Texas Tech: 419
Total TD
- Seth Doege, Texas Tech: 27
- Graham Harrell, Texas Tech: 16
- Eric Ward, Texas Tech: 11
- Darrin Moore, Texas Tech: 9
- Eric Morris, Texas Tech: 5
Passing yards
- Seth Doege, Texas Tech: 2,337
- Graham Harrell, Texas Tech: 2,126
- Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech: 392
- Baker Mayfield, Texas Tech: 314
- Taylor Potts, Texas Tech: 60
Rushing yards
- Kenny Williams, Texas Tech: 408
- Sadale Foster, Texas Tech: 294
- Baron Batch, Texas Tech: 275
- Shannon Woods, Texas Tech: 256
- DeAndre Washington, Texas Tech: 213
Receiving yards
- Eric Ward, Texas Tech: 652
- Darrin Moore, Texas Tech: 559
- Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech: 467
- Jace Amaro, Texas Tech: 367
- Detron Lewis, Texas Tech: 351
Interceptions
- Daniel Charbonnet, Texas Tech: 2
- Cody Davis, Texas Tech: 1
- D.J. Johnson, Texas Tech: 1
- Darcel McBath, Texas Tech: 1
Belt Reigns
| Start | End | Defenses |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2012 | 10/27/2012 | 1 |
| 11/02/2008 | 11/23/2008 | 1 |
| 11/16/1991 | 09/03/1992 | 1 |
| 10/16/1937 | 01/01/1938 | 6 |
| 09/26/1936 | 10/09/1936 | 1 |
Unsuccessful Challenges (9)
| Game Context | Result |
|---|---|
| Challenge to TCU Reign 11/01/2014 to 11/07/2015 | 52-55 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Baylor Reign 11/18/2012 to 11/24/2013 | 45-52 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Baylor Reign 11/18/2012 to 11/24/2013 | 34-63 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Texas A&M Reign 10/10/1998 to 11/27/1998 | 10-17 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Nebraska Reign 09/20/1997 to 10/10/1998 | 0-29 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to USC Reign 11/11/1978 to 11/15/1980 | 7-21 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Tulane Reign 12/12/1970 to 09/18/1971 | 9-15 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Arkansas Reign 10/16/1965 to 01/01/1966 | 24-42 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Texas Reign 01/01/1965 to 10/16/1965 | 7-33 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |