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13 years ago, the Texas Longhorns became national champs in thrilling win over USC

13 years have now passed since the last time the University of Texas won a national title in football.
Credit: UT Athletics
Vince Young led Texas to the national championship but didn't win the Heisman Trophy in 2005. Courtesy: UT Athletics

AUSTIN, Texas — Where were you on Jan. 4, 2006? This was the last time the University of Texas Longhorns won a national championship in football after defeating USC, 13 years ago.

OTD Texas beats USC

On This Date: 13 years ago, Texas Football won arguably the greatest college football game in history.

Posted by ESPN on Friday, 4 January 2019

During the season, Vince Young was the quarterback and helped lead the Longhorns to victory in the title game.

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Texas defeated USC 41-38 after a touchdown by Young in the final minute of the game, which some consider to be the best BCS Championship of all-time.

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