Reign #205 of 335 · Southern Miss’ 2nd reign
Southern Miss, 1989
7Days held
0Defenses
#302Longest of 335
#286Most defended of 335
How it started
September 2, 1989
Took the belt from Florida State 30–26 at home on September 2, 1989.
Southern Miss was unranked in the AP poll going into that game, Florida State was No. 6. While holding the belt: ranked in 1 of 1 poll week, best No. 18. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Curley Hallman · 1 reign started, 7 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 9, 1989
Lost the belt to Mississippi State 23–26 at home on September 9, 1989, after 7 days.