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Reign #102 of 328 · Southern Miss’ 1st reign

Southern Miss, 1953

43Days held
4Defenses
#151Longest of 328
#102Most defended of 328
How it started

September 18, 1953

Took the belt from Alabama 25–19 on the road on September 18, 1953.

Defenses

The belt on the line, 4 times

September 26, 1953 · vs. Parris Island Marines 40–0DefendedOctober 3, 1953 · vs. Tampa 42–6DefendedOctober 10, 1953 · at Louisiana 41–14DefendedOctober 17, 1953 · vs. SE Louisiana 7–0Defended
How it ended

October 31, 1953

Lost the belt to Memphis 13–27 on the road on October 31, 1953, after 43 days.