Virginia
This page chronicles Virginia's history with the College Football Belt, which passes to any FBS team that defeats the current holder.
Virginia first captured the College Football Belt on 11/04/1989 after vs. NC State (W 20–9). The program has enjoyed 1 total reign and owns a belt game record of 3-12-0.
Total Reigns: 1
Total Record: 3 - 12 - 0
Win Percentage: 20%
Rank by Wins: #76
Rank by Reigns: #97
Rank by Longest Reign: #71
Rank by Most Recent Reign: #58
Belt Game Player Leaders
Rush/receiving yards
- Joe Reed, Virginia: 108
- Kris Burd, Virginia: 100
- Olamide Zaccheaus, Virginia: 96
- Jordan Ellis, Virginia: 81
- Doni Dowling, Virginia: 70
Total TD
- Kurt Benkert, Virginia: 4
- Andre Levrone, Virginia: 1
- Daniel Hamm, Virginia: 1
- Joe Reed, Virginia: 1
- Olamide Zaccheaus, Virginia: 1
Passing yards
- Kurt Benkert, Virginia: 384
- Michael Rocco, Virginia: 211
Rushing yards
- Olamide Zaccheaus, Virginia: 29
- Joe Reed, Virginia: 27
- Jordan Ellis, Virginia: 24
- Kevin Parks, Virginia: 17
- Perry Jones, Virginia: 13
Receiving yards
- Kris Burd, Virginia: 100
- Joe Reed, Virginia: 81
- Doni Dowling, Virginia: 70
- Olamide Zaccheaus, Virginia: 67
- Jordan Ellis, Virginia: 57
Tackles
- Micah Kiser, Virginia: 9
- Quin Blanding, Virginia: 8
- Eli Hanback, Virginia: 7
- Joey Blount, Virginia: 5
- Bryce Hall, Virginia: 4
Belt Reigns
| Start | End | Defenses |
|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1989 | 01/01/1990 | 2 |
Unsuccessful Challenges (11)
| Game Context | Result |
|---|---|
| Challenge to Miami Reign 10/21/2017 to 11/24/2017 | 28-44 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Virginia Tech Reign 11/11/2011 to 12/04/2011 | 0-38 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Florida State Reign 09/18/1999 to 10/07/2000 | 10-35 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Georgia Tech Reign 10/08/1966 to 11/26/1966 | 13-14 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Harvard Reign 10/28/1916 to 11/18/1916 | 0-51 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Harvard Reign 11/02/1912 to 10/23/1915 | 0-9 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Pennsylvania Reign 10/23/1897 to 11/05/1898 | 0-40 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Pennsylvania Reign 11/10/1894 to 10/24/1896 | 0-54 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Pennsylvania Reign 11/10/1894 to 10/24/1896 | 0-20 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Princeton Reign 11/30/1893 to 11/10/1894 | 0-12 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Princeton Reign 11/28/1889 to 11/27/1890 | 0-115 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |