Season by season
The 1939 Season: 1939
Opened the season with Tennessee holding the belt; USC closed it out. 11 belt games this season: 1 title change and 10 defenses.
| # | Date | Matchup | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 619 | September 29, 1939 | Tennessee at NC State | 13–0 | Defended · #1 |
| 620 | October 7, 1939 | Sewanee at Tennessee | 0–40 | Defended · #2 |
| 621 | October 14, 1939 | Tennessee at Chattanooga | 28–0 | Defended · #3 |
| 622 | October 21, 1939 | Alabama at Tennessee | 0–21 | Defended · #4 |
| 623 | October 28, 1939 | Mercer at Tennessee | 0–17 | Defended · #5 |
| 624 | November 4, 1939 | Tennessee at LSU | 20–0 | Defended · #6 |
| 625 | November 11, 1939 | The Citadel at Tennessee | 0–34 | Defended · #7 |
| 626 | November 18, 1939 | Vanderbilt at Tennessee | 0–13 | Defended · #8 |
| 627 | November 30, 1939 | Tennessee at Kentucky | 19–0 | Defended · #9 |
| 628 | December 9, 1939 | Auburn at Tennessee | 0–7 | Defended · #10 |
| 629 | January 1, 1940 | Tennessee vs. USC | 0–14 | New champion: USC |
Season Detail
Reigns That Started This Season
| Team | Since | How | Held It |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC | January 1, 1940 | took it from Tennessee | 299 days |