Tennessee
This page chronicles Tennessee's history with the College Football Belt, which passes to any FBS team that defeats the current holder.
Tennessee first captured the College Football Belt on 11/26/1955 after at Vanderbilt (W 20–14). The program has enjoyed 6 total reigns and owns a belt game record of 25-20-2.
Total Reigns: 6
Total Record: 25 - 20 - 2
Win Percentage: 55.6%
Rank by Wins: #20
Rank by Reigns: #21
Belt Reigns
| Start | End | Defenses |
|---|---|---|
| 10/26/1974 | 09/20/1975 | 6 |
| 11/18/1967 | 01/01/1968 | 2 |
| 10/01/1966 | 10/08/1966 | 0 |
| 11/07/1959 | 11/14/1959 | 0 |
| 10/26/1957 | 11/16/1957 | 2 |
| 11/26/1955 | 01/01/1957 | 10 |
Unsuccessful Challenges (14)
| Game Context | Result |
|---|---|
| Challenge to Auburn Reign 10/31/2020 to 11/28/2020 | 17-30 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Texas A&M Reign 09/25/2016 to 10/22/2016 | 38-45 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Oklahoma Reign 12/07/2013 to 10/04/2014 | 10-34 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Florida Reign 01/09/2009 to 12/05/2009 | 13-23 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Florida Reign 01/09/2007 to 09/30/2007 | 20-59 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Miami Reign 10/07/2000 to 01/04/2003 | 3-26 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Alabama Reign 12/28/1985 to 10/25/1986 | 28-56 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to UCLA Reign 11/17/1984 to 09/28/1985 | 26-26 (Tie) |
| Challenge to USC Reign 11/11/1978 to 11/15/1980 | 17-20 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Alabama Reign 10/08/1977 to 09/23/1978 | 10-24 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Alabama Reign 01/01/1964 to 01/01/1965 | 8-19 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ole Miss Reign 11/03/1962 to 01/01/1964 | 6-19 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ole Miss Reign 11/03/1962 to 01/01/1964 | 0-20 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |
| Challenge to Ole Miss Reign 11/14/1959 to 11/04/1961 | 3-24 (Failed Attempt to Win Belt) |