Season by season
The 1961 Season: 1961
Opened the season with Ole Miss holding the belt; LSU closed it out. 11 belt games this season: 1 title change and 10 defenses.
| # | Date | Matchup | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 831 | September 23, 1961 | Arkansas at Ole Miss | 0–16 | Defended · #1 |
| 832 | September 30, 1961 | Ole Miss at Kentucky | 20–6 | Defended · #2 |
| 833 | October 7, 1961 | Florida State at Ole Miss | 0–33 | Defended · #3 |
| 834 | October 14, 1961 | Houston at Ole Miss | 7–47 | Defended · #4 |
| 835 | October 21, 1961 | Tulane at Ole Miss | 0–41 | Defended · #5 |
| 836 | October 28, 1961 | Vanderbilt at Ole Miss | 0–47 | Defended · #6 |
| 837 | November 4, 1961 | Ole Miss at LSU | 7–10 | New champion: LSU |
| 838 | November 11, 1961 | LSU at North Carolina | 30–0 | Defended · #1 |
| 839 | November 18, 1961 | Mississippi State at LSU | 6–14 | Defended · #2 |
| 840 | November 25, 1961 | Tulane at LSU | 0–62 | Defended · #3 |
| 841 | January 1, 1962 | Colorado vs. LSU | 7–25 | Defended · #4 |
Season Detail
Reigns That Started This Season
| Team | Since | How | Held It |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | November 4, 1961 | took it from Ole Miss | 364 days |