Reign #107 of 335 · Memphis’ 1st reign
Memphis, 1953
7Days held
0Defenses
#280Longest of 335
#251Most defended of 335
How it started
October 31, 1953
Took the belt from Southern Miss 27–13 at home on October 31, 1953.
Memphis was unranked in the AP poll going into that game, Southern Miss was unranked. Unranked in all 1 poll week it held the belt. The belt vs. the polls →
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
November 7, 1953
Lost the belt to Arkansas State 0–20 at home on November 7, 1953, after 7 days.