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Reign #111 of 335 · Auburn’s 3rd reign

Auburn, 1954–1955

357Days held
9Defenses
#54Longest of 335
#46Most defended of 335
How it started

November 6, 1954

Took the belt from Miami 14–13 at home on November 6, 1954.

Auburn was unranked in the AP poll going into that game, Miami was No. 6. While holding the belt: ranked in 7 of 10 poll weeks, best No. 8. The belt vs. the polls →

Head coach: Ralph Jordan · 2 reigns started, 371 days with the belt.

Defenses

The belt on the line, 9 times

November 13, 1954 · vs. Georgia 35–0DefendedNovember 20, 1954 · vs. Clemson 27–6DefendedNovember 27, 1954 · vs. Alabama 28–0DefendedDecember 31, 1954 · vs. Baylor 33–13DefendedSeptember 24, 1955 · vs. Chattanooga 15–6DefendedOctober 1, 1955 · vs. Florida 13–0DefendedOctober 8, 1955 · at Kentucky 14–14Tie, belt keptOctober 15, 1955 · at Georgia Tech 14–12DefendedOctober 22, 1955 · vs. Furman 52–0Defended
How it ended

October 29, 1955

Lost the belt to Tulane 13–27 on the road on October 29, 1955, after 357 days.