Reign #122 of 332 · Tennessee’s 4th reign
Tennessee, 1959
7Days held
0Defenses
#282Longest of 332
#255Most defended of 332
How it started
November 7, 1959
Took the belt from LSU 14–13 at home on November 7, 1959.
Tennessee was No. 9 in the AP poll going into that game, LSU was No. 3. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 1 poll week, best No. 20. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Bowden Wyatt · 3 reigns started, 430 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