Season by season
The 1938 Season: 1938
Opened the season with Auburn holding the belt; Tennessee closed it out. 11 belt games this season: 1 title change and 10 defenses.
| # | Date | Matchup | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 608 | September 23, 1938 | Birmingham-Southern at Auburn | 0–14 | Defended · #1 |
| 609 | October 1, 1938 | Tulane at Auburn | 0–0 | Defended (tie) · #2 |
| 610 | October 8, 1938 | Auburn at Tennessee | 0–7 | New champion: Tennessee |
| 611 | October 15, 1938 | Tennessee at Alabama | 13–0 | Defended · #1 |
| 612 | October 22, 1938 | The Citadel at Tennessee | 0–44 | Defended · #2 |
| 613 | October 29, 1938 | LSU at Tennessee | 6–14 | Defended · #3 |
| 614 | November 5, 1938 | Chattanooga at Tennessee | 0–45 | Defended · #4 |
| 615 | November 12, 1938 | Tennessee at Vanderbilt | 14–0 | Defended · #5 |
| 616 | November 24, 1938 | Kentucky at Tennessee | 0–46 | Defended · #6 |
| 617 | December 3, 1938 | Ole Miss at Tennessee | 0–47 | Defended · #7 |
| 618 | January 2, 1939 | Oklahoma vs. Tennessee | 0–17 | Defended · #8 |
Season Detail
Reigns That Started This Season
| Team | Since | How | Held It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | October 8, 1938 | took it from Auburn | 450 days |