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

USC first captured the College Football Belt on 01/01/1970 after vs. Michigan (Rose Bowl) (W 10–3). The program has enjoyed 11 total reigns and owns a belt game record of 74-15-5.

Total Reigns: 11
Total Record: 74 - 15 - 5
Win Percentage: 83.1%
Rank by Wins: #4
Rank by Reigns: #3

Belt Reigns

StartEndDefenses
01/01/200401/05/200625
11/14/199211/21/19920
09/19/199210/03/19920
11/17/199011/24/19900
11/23/198512/28/19851
11/10/198411/17/19840
11/11/197811/15/198024
09/23/197810/14/19781
11/20/197610/08/19776
01/01/197310/27/19736
01/01/197010/10/19704

Unsuccessful Challenges (4)

Game ContextResult
Challenge to Washington Reign 11/12/2022 to 01/08/202442-52 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to Arizona State Reign 10/09/1982 to 11/13/198210-17 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)
Challenge to UCLA Reign 09/29/1939 to 09/29/19400-0 (Tie)
Challenge to Saint Mary's (CA) Reign 11/15/1930 to 11/11/19317-13 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt)