Reign #105 of 332 · Alabama’s 2nd reign
Alabama, 1953
260Days held
0Defenses
#121Longest of 332
#250Most defended of 332
How it started
January 1, 1953
Took the belt from Syracuse 61–6 at a neutral site on January 1, 1953.
Alabama was No. 8 in the AP poll going into that game, Syracuse was No. 16. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 1 poll week, best No. 5. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Red Drew · 1 reign started, 260 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 0 times
No defenses — the belt was back on the line the very next time out and left.
How it ended
September 18, 1953
Lost the belt to Southern Miss 19–25 at home on September 18, 1953, after 260 days.