MississippiState
This page chronicles MississippiState's history with the College Football Belt, which passes to any FBS team that defeats the current holder.
MississippiState first captured the College Football Belt on 10/12/1935 after vs. Alabama (W 20–7). The program has enjoyed 4 total reigns and owns a belt game record of 8-20-2.
Total Reigns: 4
Total Record: 8 - 20 - 2
Win Percentage: 28.6%
Rank by Wins: #44
Rank by Reigns: #28
Belt Reigns
| Start | End | Defenses |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2020 | 10/03/2020 | 0 |
| 09/09/1989 | 09/23/1989 | 0 |
| 10/02/1954 | 10/15/1954 | 1 |
| 10/12/1935 | 11/09/1935 | 3 |
Unsuccessful Challenges (17)
| Game Context | Result |
|---|---|
| Challenge to Texas Reign 09/07/2024 to 10/19/2024 | 13-35 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ole Miss Reign 11/13/2021 to 01/02/2022 | 21-31 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Alabama Reign 10/22/2016 to 01/10/2017 | 3-51 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Auburn Reign 12/04/2010 to 09/17/2011 | 34-41 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Florida Reign 01/09/2009 to 12/05/2009 | 19-29 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Florida Reign 09/19/1987 to 10/03/1987 | 3-38 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Alabama Reign 10/08/1977 to 09/23/1978 | 7-37 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Georgia Reign 09/18/1971 to 11/13/1971 | 7-35 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Georgia Reign 11/26/1966 to 10/14/1967 | 0-30 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Alabama Reign 01/01/1964 to 01/01/1965 | 6-23 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ole Miss Reign 11/03/1962 to 01/01/1964 | 6-13 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ole Miss Reign 11/03/1962 to 01/01/1964 | 10-10 (Tie) |
| Challenge to LSU Reign 11/04/1961 to 11/03/1962 | 6-14 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ole Miss Reign 11/14/1959 to 11/04/1961 | 0-42 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ole Miss Reign 11/14/1959 to 11/04/1961 | 9-35 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to LSU Reign 11/01/1958 to 11/07/1959 | 6-7 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ole Miss Reign 11/16/1957 to 11/01/1958 | 7-7 (Tie) |