
This page chronicles SMU's history with the College Football Belt, which passes to any FBS team that defeats the current holder.
SMU first captured the College Football Belt on 09/29/1940 after at UCLA (W 9–6). The program has enjoyed 1 total reign and owns a belt game record of 4-10-1.
| Start | End | Defenses |
|---|---|---|
| 09/29/1940 | 11/09/1940 | 4 |
| Game Context | Result |
|---|---|
| Challenge to TCU Reign 11/01/2014 to 11/07/2015 | 37-56 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Baylor Reign 09/14/1991 to 10/12/1991 | 7-45 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Georgia Reign 11/26/1966 to 10/14/1967 | 9-24 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Arkansas Reign 10/16/1965 to 01/01/1966 | 3-24 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to TCU Reign 11/15/1941 to 01/01/1942 | 13-15 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Texas Reign 11/28/1940 to 11/15/1941 | 0-34 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Pittsburgh Reign 09/24/1938 to 11/05/1938 | 7-34 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Saint Mary's (CA) Reign 11/26/1931 to 11/05/1932 | 2-7 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to WV Wesleyan Reign 11/08/1924 to 10/17/1925 | 7-9 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |