The Grand Daddy of All Title Games! (

[@TheLocalLt]

There’s no doubt about it, this is the seminal moment in college football history First of all it was the National Title game, it was the Rose Bowl Game with all the usual pageantry and the incredible setting, and it was the most hyped game of all time, after 2 full years worth of buildup it overshadowed the NFL all year including even the Super Bowl. Then it somehow lived up the enormous hype like few events ever have, by delivering a thrilling and dramatic comeback capped by a last-second upset Plus a lot of 20th century CFB culture ended after this game: the last Rose Bowl Game played for the National Title, last year before the SEC’s run fundamentally changed the sport and conference structure, the last year you had all traditional blue chip non-SEC powers dominate the conversation (USC, Texas, Notre Dame, Penn State, Ohio State), the end of Keith Jackson calling games, the end of ABC Sports as a whole, the end of conference balance in college football, and to an extent the end of 4-year college athletes. All of that combines to make this college football’s high water mark, both in terms of national cultural relevance outside the sports world, and in terms of entertainment value for its own fans.

[@MichaelGarcia-ez4mj]

I was a 13 year old UT fan that bled burnt orange and watched this game with emotions I couldn’t even understand and your comment is perfect and couldn’t be anymore accurate!

[@JB-kx9bx]

Totally agree CFB has become almost unwatchable and it went downhill after this.

[@coolraygaming]

@@MichaelGarcia-ez4mj i currently bleed crimson red. Hope steve can get texas rollin again!

[@brianarbenz1329]

Very well summed up! I as well think of this game as the final send off of the great 20th Century phenomenon of college football. And for me, the end of a prolonged period of personal immersion in college sports. It really, _really_ mattered to me who won. After that night, my partisan passions began to drop steeply.

[@andrewjackson6763]

@@coolraygaming You mean you bandwagon on Alabama just because they’re good? People like you make me sick. You’re not a real sports fan you’re just a grifter.

[@NickErrrr]

Crazy how long it’s been…these guys have all played through their entire NFL careers by now…this game will always be in contention for the greatest ever

[@Vault20boy]

In 2006 Tom Brady was already on his 2nd NFL contract. Before all these kids ever got drafted

[@eoscrypt8697]

@@Vault20boy the man defies everything

[@toastedt140]

​@@Vault20boy was that before or after he kissed his son on the mouth?

[@Mujoman101]

"4rth and 5 the national championdhip on the line right here" Chills everytime

[@natejohnson2878]

The greatest national championship game of all time.

[@packersauburneric3625]

2010 also

[@MattLindon-wv8jy]

@@packersauburneric3625 2010 was garbage as Auburn flat out did not play the best team in the country......

[@packersauburneric3625]

@@MattLindon-wv8jy they beat the national champs ...

[@MattLindon-wv8jy]

@@packersauburneric3625 Did they? How was any team they played better than TCU? Gonna be a little difficult to prove your better than a back to back undefeated team with the #1 defense in the country who beat more Top 25 teams than the team you played in the "title game"...... Also looks incredibly suspect when: 1. TCU is the only team in NCAA history to go undefeated and get jumped out of the national title game by two lower ranked teams. 2. The entire season was incredibly suspect in how it was determining rankings, sos, and strength of teams Auburn jumped TCU when they beat FCS Chatanooga at home by 28. Yet the same week TCU beat #6 Utah on the road by 40. You wanna explain the logic behind that? In fact name a time in the last 50 years an SEC team beat a top 10 team by 40 points and didnt move in the rankings? Thats pretty suspect.... Everyone talks about SOS, yet in 09 TCU literally went undefeated and higher SOS than UT, yet it didnt matter. Even more questionable is how the f&ck SOS was even being measured anymore when San Jose State in 2010 was ranked 129/131 teams in SOS even though they played 50% of the teams that would finish in final rankings in the Top 10 in addition to two more Top 20 games. 5 of the 7 Top 25 games they played were on the road, and yet somehow 100+ teams played a tougher schedule than them? TCU wasnt the only aggrieved party that season. What truly mind boggling is how Boise State dropped in the rankings BEFORE THE EVER LOST. BSU entered the 2010 season on a 25 game winning streak, yet they dropped in the rankings when they won 30 consecutive games. And who jumped them? Oregon. A team that has NEVR IN THE HISTORY OF THE SPORT ever beaten BSU, and in fact were 2 of the 30 wins Boise State had up to that point. Id love to know logic of that especially considering the fact that Boise State ranked #2 in offense, #2 in defense and #1 in margin of victory on the year. BSU didnt even make a bowl game somehow despite having a better record, better stats, head to head wins and even outranking 5 TEAMS THAT DID (literally beat teams that made bowls over them, cuz f&ck logic)...... And this is the season you really want to claim an undisputed title?

[@SMURKCARTERYM]

​@MattLindon-wv8jy no they not auburn 2004 went undefeated and got shitted out the national championship when they had Jason Campbell Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown

[@Dolphinsallday1]

“He’s going for the cornerrrrr- HE’S GOT IT!” One of the best calls in football history

[@BudFuddlacker]

Uhhh, really?

[@Jroc90903]

@@BudFuddlacker he's trippin

[@ericgamino478]

Keith Jackson's immortal voice of college football. God bless him.

[@BudFuddlacker]

@@ericgamino478 yeah he’s great, I love Keith, but best calls in football history? Ahhh come on now, let’s turn the hyperbole dial down a tad

[@ericgamino478]

@@BudFuddlacker Jackson had a bunch of great calls that stuck with me throughout the years. In the 1985/86 Orange Bowl, he had his "Homerun Ball" call when Jamelle Holieway hit TE Keith Jackson for a 71 yard touchdown, which us Oklahoma fans will always remember. I imagine, Texas fans have immortalized the 4th and 5 call since they won the Natty on that play. I bet fanbases for each team have their own moments and calls that they'll always remember. Just one more reason to love sports.

[@nedwart]

Keith Jackson had one of those classic, timeless voices. Delivered accurate, concise calls with no gimmicks and without being condescending. Truly the Vin Scully of CFB and he's sorely missed these days.

[@Jman417]

John Madden type voice in his own way.

[@Airsoftcleaner]

That was THE very last College game Keith Jackson ever called But it goes by the old adage If you gonna go out, go out on a high note.

[@amarevanhook7453]

Rip Vin Scully

[@danardparrish]

The way Keith Jackson says Touchdown Reggie Bush!!!!

[@bobnewfart]

He was pulling for Sc the whole game .He just about cried when they lost lol

[@mattrodriguez7933]

The shot of Vince Young with the confetti falling as he celebrates is one my all time favorite moments in Sports. Get chills everytime.

[@chucknola484]

Me too and I’m not even a Texas fan but that was one amazing camera shot. I also liked how their mascot hugged VY after the game winning TD. Awesome moment in college football.

[@pantherowow77]

And now he's a broke bum. He spent all of his money extravagantly. Like a fool. After football he went back to UT. He was then fired from UT for excessive absences and poor work performance. Most recently he was arrested for DWI in 2019. So sad.

[@chucknola484]

@@pantherowow77 yeah it’s a shame when you read about guys mismanaging their money to the point of bankruptcy. A lot of guys spend every cent of their 1st contract and that 2nd contract is the one the sets them up for the rest of their life. The problem is that the 2nd contract isn’t a given and VY never got a 2nd deal. Plus he did stupid stuff with his money i.e. he once bought every seat on a Southwest flight just so he can fly alone. He earned 26M in the NFL and he definitely spent well over that 26M figure. He’s gonna have to live with those mistakes. I don’t really feel sorry for him either.

[@Airsoftcleaner]

It reminds me of Joe Namath running toward The Locker Room after SB3

[@adrienchl4265]

reminds me of Kobe Bryant celebrating after winning Game 7 against the Celtics in 2010.

[@njyankeesfan]

Greatest game ever. Bar none. Two of the greatest teams ever assembled lived up to the hype, the stage, the setting, star talent going off, Keith Jackson’s final game. This game was everything and more.

[@frydza2091]

Vince Young and Reggie Bush are two of the most exciting NCAAFB players ever. This game was so epic

[@jwalls1223]

IF REGGIE BUSH NEVER DOES THAT PITCH BACK THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A BLOWOUT , THAT DECISION ABSOLUTELY CHANGED THE WHOLE GAME HUGE MOMENTUM SHIFT , I WILL NEVER FORGET BEING A KID WATCHING THIS GAME , GREATEST GAME I HAVE SEEN IN MY LIFE , ALSO NCCA FOOTBALL 2006 WAS A GREAT GAME WITH AN AMAZING SOUNDTRACK ABSOLUTELY A GREAT TIME IN GENERAL..

[@frydza2091]

@@jwalls1223 oh man don't get me started on how EPIC the NCAA 06 game was. The impact player edit was dope. I spent countless hours trying to win a trophy on Race For The Heisman. The soundtrack was amazing for sure

[@jwalls1223]

@@frydza2091 BRUH !!!! SO MANY GREAT PLAYERS IN THAT ERA LOL , MATT , REGGIE , DEWAYNE JARRET , LENDALE WHITE , VINCE YOUNG , JAMAAL CHARLES , BRADY QUINN , JEFF SAMARDZIJA , DESEAN JACKSON , MARSHAWN LYNCH , CALVIN JOHNSON , REGGIE BALL , AJ HAWK , ANTONIO CROMARTIE , VERNON DAVIS , DEANGELO WILLIAMS , GREG OLSEN , DEVIN HESTER , TED GINN JR , SANTONIO HOLMES , TROY SMITH , ADRIAN PETERSON , ERIC WEDDLE , HALOTI NGATA , JAY CUTLER , GREG JENNINGS , JOE FLACCO , MARUICE JONES-DREW , I COULD GO ON AND ON WHAT A TIME MAN THE SOUNDTRACK WAS THE ICING ON THE CAKE.. 😩😢🔥

[@frydza2091]

@@jwalls1223 yo that list is fire. Buckeyes had some amazing players for sure so you absolutely GOT TO throw in James Laurinaitis. What an undeniable beast. Just to throw a couple more out there I found fun to watch: Darren McFadden he was quick and agile it was insane. He's right up there with Reggie Bush. Michael Crabtree had the third most receiving yards in a season in NCAA history. Glenn Dorsey was a machine for LSU. Tim Tebow has gotta be up there too

[@jwalls1223]

@@frydza2091 PAT WHITE & STEVE SLATON AT WVU !!!! 😩🔥 A TIME..

[@DynastyIcon]

The night Vince Young was immortalized 💯💯

[@louieblancarte2549]

Keith Jackson's final Rose Bowl call and what a way for him to go out, this game is such a classic, appreciate you uploading this one

[@blessembreaks]

certainly will never be another like Keith.

[@jamiehale2136]

Marine Veteran 🇺🇸

[@timbo41284]

Arguably the greatest game I’ve ever watched…I just remember being truly in “awe” of Vince Young that night. He was literally unstoppable.

[@markuswil-fart1901]

Just like the announcer said...."InVINCE-able".....absolutely incredible..

[@christianluensmann9216]

Should’ve won the heisman too

[@taustin266]

I was a student at UT this year. Just an unbelievable experience.

[@dansal4726]

I wouldn't say unstoppable there were multiple scoring positions where he should not have extended a drive or scored and USC probably would have routed them if we had the replay system of today.

[@RaoulDuke32]

This game made me a Longhorn fan. Such a great game.

[@Jman417]

Rest in peace Keith Jackson. The John Madden of college football. Love when you say, " The Granddaddy of them all. The Rose Bowl."

[@maulekuul]

Actually I'd say the Pat Summerall of college football.

[@theglassesriley8229]

Facts always had a voice for football

[@Jman417]

@@maulekuul I enjoyed summerall too.

[@packersauburneric3625]

amen

[@joshuakline1435]

16 years later and still the greatest College Football Game Ever Played Vince Young vs The World.

[@TW0man4RMY]

*>Vince Young vs The World.* Here we go again...

[@brianarbenz1329]

Very true, Joshua Kline, and I was very glad Vince triumphed so spectacularly that night. But since then, the world has clobbered him, because he hasn’t shown the determination needed even to show up for work. So sad.

[@mojoschmee9320]

Vince vs The World? My money's on Vince...

[@richardr4508]

Texas vs the World... Vince never put himself above the team or this Great State

[@jameskeyes9112]

That was a fun year to watch college football, particularly because I wasn't a fan of either team. Vince Young and Reggie Bush were magic....every time they touched the ball, they could be off to the races.

[@nyk175175]

Cementing Vince Young as one of the best college players ever.

[@norrinradd8923]

You do realize reggies bush accepted money to 'throw' the game......

[@michaelbaxter6143]

Young's knee was down Texas cheated

[@actuallyken8874]

@@michaelbaxter6143 it's not cheating, the USC coaching failed to challenge

[@NauqNauq]

@@norrinradd8923 throw it how, from the sideline

[@norrinradd8923]

@@NauqNauq Why he was sideline 7:38.... even petey knew what was going on you don't sideline the #1 running back in the Nation because of one mistake

[@213byron]

As a Ecuadorian/Colombian teenager my father didn’t know anything about football but as I sat in front of the tv, eyes glued to the screen, I notice he joins me to watch this insane game. Whenever I see this game it reminds me of our short father/son moment. I had to explain everything to him 😂

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

This was the last year where the SEC was largely irrelevant in college football-truly a different era indeed.

[@njyankeesfan]

I miss it. Texas and USC make the sport better when relevant.

[@chrisitalia8868]

Yeah their only national champion in ten seasons was Tennessee in 98, forget about that bogus split were lsu got a share

[@dubvideos]

2014

[@vp_wrld]

@@dubvideos Alabama was in the playoff as the #1 seed in 2014

[@TheLocalLt]

@@vp_wrld that being said 2013-14 did feel all year like it could be the end of the SEC’s domination, you had a non-SEC team going undefeated with Florida State, while Alabama was the only SEC team in the top 5 for much of the season, although of course Auburn made a late run and beat Alabama in the kick-six game to get to the title game. So you could at least make the case for 2013-14

[@rjpsuh06]

Keith Jackson’s last game ever. A few weeks later, Super Bowl XL on ABC and the last ABC event for Al Michaels and John Madden. A few months later, ABC Sports becomes ESPN on ABC. ABC would never be the same again.

[@DeAngeloStevens]

Not to mention the birth of Twitter, Google buys KZbin.

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

ESPN sucks now

[@jeffdarnell7942]

Sure. His OTHER last game EVER was when Tennessee Beat Florida State, and Won the National Championship with a 13-0 Record, and had beaten ALL the other Teams that were in the National Championship. They beat Syracuse the first game at Syracuse, with that awesome Black Quarterback. I can't remember his name. Like the next week, Syracuse traveled to The Big House, and STOMPED Michigan. At one point, it was 35-7, If I remember correctly.

[@imthesnakeking]

Man, the Rose Bowl just produces great games. This year, Georgia Oklahoma, PSU and USC, just a fantastic venue for a historic game.

[@nukey4121]

And now Utah vs Ohio St

[@texasguy5377]

I think in 2005 Michigan and Texas played in the Rose bowl and it was a damn good game too.

[@lucashenderson2775]

@@texasguy5377 Yup. It was down to the wire as well. It gets overshadowed by this one, but it was such a good game.

[@bigpapi6688]

Georgia Oklahoma wasn’t a real rose bowl. Everyone knows the real rose bowl is the Big Ten vs the PAC 10 (pac 12)

[@LarrySalamander]

Oregon vs Wisconsin 2012 :P Go Ducks!

[@josephagundez5336]

I was a senior in high school watching this game on TV. All of my friends were USC fans and the look on their faces when they came to school the next morning was priceless.

[@norrinradd8923]

You have to be old now....

[@blakemassengale6922]

@@norrinradd8923 we’re about 35 now..at least I am.

[@jeremyowens768]

I was celebrating my birthday that day as well while I was watching the game

[@brandocalrissian3294]

Yeah, usc got screwed. I showed up to school super bummed too. Alot of Texas fans here in Vegas.

[@byronherrera777]

I was also a senior in highschool, I didn't go to school the next day 😂

[@victormelendez1074]

Young was just different. He never got crazy after making a great play. He was so reserved, it's so refreshing to see him do work and not celebrate. It's like he knew he would do it. When the other guys celebrate crazy, it's like they are surprised they actually made a great play, Young just was like, I got this....even after the confetti, just so stoic...poised. Wonderful moment in NCAAF. I remember this live...Incredible game....

[@dbadefense1990]

This game marked the end of SO MANY eras: • The end of the USC dynasty of the mid-2000s. • The end of the original BCS era; college football would go to a BCS+1 format until 2013, then form the CFP in use today. • The end of ABC Sports’ telestial brand of college football; they’d outlet ESPN’s college football services beginning the following season and has been this way since. • Final game called by the legendary Keith Jackson; he retired after this game (and has sadly passed on). Dan Fouts would go-full duty to the NFL after this game, partnering with Ian Eagle at CBS until recently.

[@TheLocalLt]

Dan Fouts actually did one season as a play-by-play guy (he wasn’t very good) for CFB on ESPN/ABC, before moving to the NFL on CBS in 2007 where he partnered with Dick Enberg.

[@grizznation911]

Actuallly I’m a usc fan I think they dynasty ended when they lost to Oregon a few years later on Halloween cuz that offseason Pete carrol went to Seattle

[@MattLindon-wv8jy]

USC still had teams with legitimate claims in 06, and 07....

[@antoinestroman3431]

Greatest College Football game I’d ever seen. I’ll never forget sitting in my room as a junior watching this.

[@kooj22]

That Texas secondary was so frightening. Huff, Griffin “brothers”, Brown, and Ross. Just absurd talent

[@texasguy5377]

Best secondary ever at Texas

[@brians1225]

All NFL talent…same for offensive lines, offensive players…Texas was churning out top talents!

[@NotOurRemedy]

Marcus and Michael griffin. Brothers. Michael griffin 1st round. Cedric griffin. 2nd round. Michael huff. Jim Thorpe award. 1st round. Aaron Ross. 1st round. Jim Thorpe award. 1 national title. 2 Super Bowls.

[@griffinq8003]

@@texasguy5377 naw, the one we had in 2014 and the one we have this year (2023) are better. This 2005 team was not powered by the defense, it was powered by an unstoppable offense

[@bobnewfart]

@@texasguy5377 No sir Mossy Cade and Jerry Gray

[@CoachMT4000]

This is how a National Championship games is played. Two super powers going at. Throwing haymakers. Stumbling each round. But no one falling until the final seconds of round 12. The best game ever!!!! Thank you for these beautiful 34 minutes!!

[@eugenesatele9434]

One of the best upsetting wins by Texas vs USC. I remember when USC was the most dominant team in college football around this time.

[@capt.obvious9315]

I wish USC played LSU in '03

[@Dedric]

I was 10 years old living in San Angelo Texas watching this game with my dad. I will never forget seeing Vince Young dive for the game winning TD. My dad was strict, but he let me stay up all night to watch this game with him

[@charlesjohnson536]

ONE OF THE BEST 🏈 GAMES YOU WILL EVER SEE .. IT HAD EVERYTHING ..

[@sbcj9]

I watched this game live. And it was crazy. It was almost like the Chargers Raiders in Week 18. Just a back and fourth battle. I use to play this game over and over on NCAA almost all the time. This is the game that got me into college football.

[@jamiecurtis8503]

Who were you rooting for? How was that environment in person???

[@sbcj9]

@@jamiecurtis8503 oh my bad. When I said live i watched it live on TV. I wish I was there. From what I heard from interviews from people who went to the game. They said it was like a superbowl. I mean the watch party I was at when I watched this was nuts. I can only imagine it live.

[@bryanmerritt853]

This game made me fall in love with college football growing up in 2006

[@jakemitchell6578]

Same bro. First game I can remember watching all the way through as a kid

[@rhoclass9]

As a USC fan, this game still gets me! Best college game ever!

[@Htx-6ix]

Yo that running back duo on USC side was legit af. Those griffin brothers on Texas were some dogs 🔥🔥🔥

[@aarondutton3376]

Yes sir

[@theclandestinewitness]

I’ll remember this game forever. It was magical.

[@jeremyowens768]

Me as well. Greatest game to happen on my favorite day ever January4th my birthday

[@BruceWayne-rb1mb]

The greatest college football game ever. No debate.

[@timdoyle1638]

Agreed, i don’t think any sane person would argue that. 2007 fiesta bowl and 2013 auburn-Alabama game are runners up for me.

[@thebigdrew12]

One of the greatest games ever played. Not just football, but through any sport.

[@winston4460]

I see terrible defense

[@BruceWayne-rb1mb]

@@timdoyle1638 I'd put 2005 USC vs Notre Dame right behind Texas vs USC

[@dentonyoung4314]

I'd rank Catholics vs. Convicts ahead of it.

[@rshelley7496]

Been a college football fan since the mid 70s and this is definetly one of the best, if not the best game I have ever seen😎👍🏽❤️🏈

[@johnselwitz5362]

The apex of college football. It was never again quite the same after this night.

[@nikolasdiallo]

My first time watching a National Championship game, and I did because USC is So California’s team, and my dad lived in Texas and was rooting for Vince Young, and I loved Reggie Bush. So it made it even more worth watching, but I did not know I was watching history.

[@tonybaggett1984]

I’m a Bama grad and a life long SEC fan but this was the greatest National Championship game in college football history, period. The announcing, venue, and game were perfect. The Tua throw for the championship was a great ending but this entire game was like a constant back and forth.

[@BrianSWG]

Greatest game ive ever seen! So much hype around USC, no one had Texas even being close in this game. Vince was unstoppable!! Still watch this game time to time! 🍿

[@thomaswayneward]

You said it, even the announcers where in shock.

[@bassslayer7724]

Lee Corso called it for Texas.

[@dentonyoung4314]

Anyone who watched Vince Young beat Michigan 38-37 in the previous year's Rose Bowl would have known he'd be a lot to handle for USC.

[@badndn117]

I'm w/ ya Hook 'Em!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@rillo806]

Most electric game of all time. A night ill never forget. What a battle! I dont think i sat down once during this game. Just jumpin around, pacing back and forth, hands on my knees, screamin n yellin, sweatin bullets. Just magical!

[@dvon1097]

this was the best college game i ever saw. truly magical

[@samlopezz5364]

The best football game all time in my eyes , I remember jumping up and down and couldn't stop ! What a night for The University of Texas fan base and these players , our band and our coaching staff ....

[@basterdinabasket1]

One of the most anticipated and hyped games in college history. Remember all the "Is USC the greatest team ever?" "How many NFL teams could USC beat?"

[@stacieorico5624]

My Jesus, my Saviour Lord there is none like You All of my days I want to praise The wonders of Your mighty love My comfort, my shelter Tower of refuge and strength Let every breath, all that I am Never cease to worship You Shout to the Lord all the Earth, let us sing Power and majesty, praise to the King Mountains bow down and the seas will roar At the sound of Your name

[@brandocalrissian3294]

They were ridiculous during the Pete Carroll era. This would have made 3 titles if not for the refs. This Trojans team was easily one of the top 3 best college teams ever.

[@chattiermike140]

People today forget how big USC football was back then. They were college football in America.

[@basterdinabasket1]

@chattiermike140 I was a bandwagon usc fan boy for theose fee years. Any comparisons between them and an nfl team were ludicrous. Obviously that was all espn pushing their normal nonsense

[@chattiermike140]

@@basterdinabasket1 oh no question. No college team could ever beat an NFL team. I was talking about how popular USC football was back then in american culture and just how big of a deal it was when they lost to Texas. I remember even Alex Trebek came out dressed as a trojan for an episode of Jeopardy at their peak.

[@melvinshine9841]

Still one of the greatest games, college or pro, I've ever watched. Man, I miss those days when Alabama was irrelevant.

[@stalebread5887]

There have always been teams like them but they’re just the longest tenured lol.

[@thomaswayneward]

Alabama was never irrelevant.

[@thomaswayneward]

@KW Entertainment LOL

[@dentonyoung4314]

To be fair, the 35-31 Clemson win over Bama was almost as good as this game.

[@thomaswayneward]

@@dentonyoung4314 Right, but Texas beat the arrogant yankees; best win of all.

[@sophiebophiex]

i was about 6 months old when this game was played, now i'm a freshman at UT austin and we're in our first 3-0 start in over 10 years. good time to be a longhorn

[@aarondutton3376]

I was on campus in 05. That Texas team would have stomped today’s team. Studs. It took time to build that machine. Texas still needs a few wins under its belt and a few more studs to be 05 good.

[@thunter992]

Glad I got to witness this game live. So much electric talent. 2 Heisman trophy winners and 1 runner up. Unbelievable

[@jeremyowens768]

I could've celebrated my birthday there that day and it would be a great birthday present for me

[@23StudiosSports]

Greatest Game of all time. I really feel like this was the peak of college football, where the old pageantry of the past met the present, modern style of football.

[@thecensoredmuscle563]

It was peak college football, I don't think there's ever been 2 teams that are can be in the top 5 greatest teams of all time playing each other in the national championship. Plus the fame of these players, Vince Young, Reggie Bush, Leinart they had as much fame as the tip top nfl players. Both teams loved their school and played hard for their school. That's different than today when most players just play for themselves and only see fans as a $.

[@ramonfrayre3509]

I was in my senior year in high school for this game and I remember thinking that may have been the best football game of all time I just watched. Still is.

[@dentonyoung4314]

Certainly in the top 10. You didn't specify "college" football, so throwing in the NFL, I'd have to include Super Bowls 42 and 52, The Catch, Catholics vs. Convicts, the Johnny Manziel game (29-24 over Bama), The Camback, The Kick Six, Super Bowl 23, and Clemson 35-31 over Bama. That's 10, and DON'T ask me to rank them in order, not happening.

[@jeremyowens768]

I can't believe that it happened on my birthday

[@vesubioromo9425]

I had been living in Texas since the military brought me to Austin in '86. And it was this game that I became a full-throated, 100% Texan. My Michigan siblings still don't understand why my allegiance is so strong, but they don't live here. This was the game that brought it home for me. Slightly off topic, I heard on sports radio before the game that a contingent of both teams happened to be at Disneyland at the same time. They recognized each other but had their game faces on. No communication. A cold war. But it was Young who went over and introduced himself, called the other Longhorns over to shake hands with the Trojans, and after that everything was chill. Great story.

[@hectorlopez1069]

The greatest game in college football history. They played very well the entire game.

[@jeremyowens768]

Yes I know and it was my birthday that day as well. I went to red Robin and it was on every TV there when I got there. I just turned 20

[@shivpatel1002]

Still the best football game I ever watched and the main reason I fell in love with the sport.

[@TristanMurcia]

I was there. It was the greatest game, no event, I've ever been a part of. I was a USC fan and the pure exhaustion i felt after the game you would of thought I played. Vince seemed so unstoppable that game. He also seemed so much bigger than everyone else. Every fan knew what they were witnessing that day, you could just feel it all around you. I don't know why this hit my algorithm, i clicked it thinking I'd watch for a minute, but I sat through the whole thing. Man this was amazing. Those few years of college football with Bush was magical.

[@GDoggy-em2xc]

I love when Bevo runs up to VY and gives him a great big hug after that 4th and 5 TD.

[@robbyclark6915]

One where the best “team” didn’t win, but the best “player” did. Best performance I’ve ever seen from a single player in a game! Vince Young.

[@musicman76enator]

RIP Keith Jackson a.k.a The GOAT of college football broadcasting. 2000s was a wonderful year for college football. Miss it so much.

[@Jman417]

I agree. A beast.

[@TheRecklessMetalhead]

decade, not year.

[@justaguy328]

It was incredible watching it live as a junior in high school! It's kinda surreal to look back on this game because even when you were watching it, you were astonished by how good of a game you were witnessing. You just knew this was a special game weeks beforehand, and then the pregame intro video with Will Ferrell and Matthew McCongaghey repping USC and Texas, and the back and forth heavyweight fight for 60 minutes, with a storybook ending. This was damn near two decades ago, and I still get chills when I remember what it was like to being watch this unfold live on tv as a young buck!

[@thatruthtae]

Boy I remember watching every min of this game a house PACKED everybody was young & healthy . This was a great time to be alive

[@jeremyowens768]

Yes it was a great day for me cause it happened on my birthday

[@SGNationTV]

no social media or smart phones😂

[@lfranklin118]

Remember this game like yesterday. What an era of college football

[@packersauburneric3625]

Just wish auburn played USC in 2004 when they had their crap together not drama

[@xavierlopez7096]

This might be the greatest football game of all time

[@stephbetter3806]

College yes Football history, no way

[@bassslayer7724]

@@stephbetter3806 Many would disagree. Just read the comments.

[@dentonyoung4314]

You didn't specify "college", so I'd rank 4 Super Bowls (10, 23, 42, 52) ahead of it. Also, Catholics vs. Convicts.

[@bsmolikable]

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[@Domo_Skywalker94]

This is the game that truly got me into college football!!!

[@godvibesonly7137]

I remember this game like it was yesterday. My whole family went to sleep during the 4th quarter thinking Texas was going to lose. Only for them to get awakened by me going crazy at the infamous Vince Young TD… other than that Michael Crabtree game this was definitely the best college game I ever watched.

[@sports3117]

This is to me the greatest national championship game I’ve ever seen played

[@LottoSmoke420]

By far

[@lucashenderson2775]

I'll take it a step further and say greatest football game I've ever seen, college or pro.

[@dentonyoung4314]

Yep. This would be #1, with Clemson's 35-31 over Bama #2.

[@David-nu6kw]

As a Canadian I really enjoy both programs, and it was a pleasure watching all these phenomenal athlete's. I can only imagine all the background stories. Long live American college football. So good.

[@jasonrogers6454]

Are any American college football games ever televised in the Great White North? Figured there wouldn’t be much of an audience for it outside of the US. Then again, we can catch the occasional CFL game down here, so perhaps the national championship games show up on some minor channel up there.

[@David-nu6kw]

@@jasonrogers6454 Well .. most TV channels in Canada are American. So we have NBC ABC , TSN (ESPN) just like you. I hope that answers your question.

[@ymjj1994]

My fiance is a die hard longhorn and told me about this game the other day, I'm a still newbie longhorn and also of college football but THIS game was INSANE!!! Energetic atmosphere and powerful audience! I really loved this game. Get chills every time.

[@hlehman1409]

Funny story. I graduated from UT in 92 and moved to DC. I desperately wanted to get tickets to this game to enjoy with my c ollege friends. Had never used Ebay before and didn't really know the rules. I bid on several sets of tickets not knowing you couldn't take your bid back. I kept winning bids all night. I woke up my wife at 3 am in a panic - I just had "won" $18,000 worth of tickets. The good news is when we got to LA I was able to unload several of the tickets. When we arrived in Pasadena I was able to sell the rest and ended up making $2,000. Had I waited to sell them at the stadium, I would have killed it. People were offering $1,000 for single tickets! Best game I have every witnessed. Just incredible. The atmosphere was electric.

[@FawxyLawxy]

I was a 14 year old USC fan on this night. It still hurts. One of my most vivid memories is that last play. Just watching the inevitable. We all knew Vince was gonna bring it home to score. Nobody could stop him. Greatest game ever.

[@Celerytrick]

blessed to say i was at this game. i was 7 years old with my grandfather who has been a die hard Texas fan since he went to college there in the 1950s. will forever be a favorite memory of mine and a memory i will cherish of being with my grandfather at the game. will never forget watching vince running the game winning touchdown in. hook 'em.

[@akeemalston7506]

I remember like yesterday I called off for this game. Fell asleep and woke up just in time to watch it front coin toss to the trophy celebration. How time flys.

[@mojoschmee9320]

These 2 teams started with unblemished records and ranked numbers one and two. These 2 teams finished with unblemished records and ranked numbers one and two. This incredible BCS title game was the most uncontroversial game of all time.

[@thecensoredmuscle563]

This was pretty much the only time in the bcs era where everyone was in 100% agreement they were the 2 best teams.

[@norrinradd8923]

So reggie bush got his Heisman Trophy taken away because he was shaving points is not controversial?

[@TheLocalLt]

@@norrinradd8923 he wasn’t shaving points don’t make libellous stuff up.

[@MattLindon-wv8jy]

I mean the 1995 national championship game was the same way, except the GOAT destroyed Florida.....

[@MarkHookem-ou6sj]

Hands down the Greatest College Football Game Of All time, that will never be matched!!!

[@blessembreaks]

Within the 1st minute of watching this, you see how football used to be. The hard hits, the violence…oh how i miss this game.

[@JonesDylan874]

Truly... this is the pinnacle of college football. It doesn't get any better than this, and it probably never will.

[@frankpoleski5423]

Who else gets chills watching this the greatest college football game ever so much talent n potenial on this field

[@dv6781]

I’ll never forget I was in 6th grade watching this an i was heartbroken when Vince Young ran it in for the game winner

[@wickedout2010]

I remember getting hyped up for this game. Two great colleges. This game was awesome! RIP Keith Jackson......

[@firstgradewumbo5607]

I remember my mom letting me stay up to watch this. I was 10 years old. I remember thinking how it seemed like there was absolutely no stopping LenDale White. When Texas got that 4 and 2 stop on White, I knew we were gonna win. Vince pointing to the crowd with confetti flying around him is legendary. One of the best moments of my childhood and I'll remember it until I die.

[@nagginsnuggets9424]

Hands down best National Championship game ever. Instant classic

[@brandocalrissian3294]

This is the greatest college football game ever played, but also in the top 5 of just flat out football games on any level ever played. I was 18 when this game was played, and it will turn 18 next year. That's crazy how time flies.

[@nickkerr5714]

Man such a good play call. 90 had no chance, he had to contain, but if he didn't check the running back then Vince would have a wide open pass in the middle

[@jasonfarrell00]

There is no other perfect game in college football history. The stories of the players and the schools up to this moment, two seasons in the making, Heisman disputes, #1 vs #2, couldn't get any better. Once in a lifetime game. Truly

[@brandocalrissian3294]

The only bad spot on this game is bad calls by the refs.

[@alohatraveler]

The talent on the field was absolutely ridiculous. Reggie Bush and a freshman jamaal charles? Damn

[@packersauburneric3625]

Ya defenses were underrated also

[@Space_Cowboy777]

As a kid that grew up a UT fan. This was and still is the most emotional game I've ever witnessed. At the tender age of 15.

[@MrJames641]

This game still stands the test of time several years later. The TV production of this game does, too, especially the high definition aspect.

[@niksocal]

GREATEST COLLEGE GAME OF ALL TIME!

[@dudewat212]

Greatest college football championship game of my lifetime thus far.

[@bostonterrierfanatic9652]

Being huge Texas fans since my late uncle graduated from there. After this insane win it was the first time me and my father hugged. I practically jumped in his arms as a skinny 15 year old kid and we rejoiced. I think even my mom who is not a big football fan was crying.

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

The Greatest Game In Rose Bowl History ☺🏈Thanks For Uploading

[@cacornhusker2940]

Keith Jackson is the Epitome of a Southern Gentleman. He always took the High Road and never took cheap shots as a Broadcaster and i assume as a Man. He brought out the best in the Games he covered, the best in the Players and the Best in the Fans. I listened to him in the 60's as a kid and EVERY Big Game i watched he covered. College Football lost it's Voice when Keith retired.

[@Dabbbzz]

The Greatest CFB National Football Game of all time STILL! As a Texas Fan it also feels good to remember a season of Dominance♥

[@JamesPappas-ki8jc]

Jumping up and down all night with this game...Vince Young...DAMN!!!

[@AnthonyGreen1993]

As a Trojans die hard I still get sick at the end of this game but it’s still the greatest game ever played

[@nosir1440]

Big time. It’s hurts everytime it comes up but man is it such a great game

[@derekbicknese4413]

Don’t get sick. Young’s knee was down on that pitch

[@jwalls1223]

I WOULD STILL CHOOSE USC 10-10 TIMES IN THIS GAME , BUT THE THING IS YOU ONLY HAVE TO WIN ONE TIME , AND BOY WAS VINCE YOUNG SPECIAL THAT NIGHT..

[@joe92]

@@derekbicknese4413 The game hardly turned on that play

[@MariaE.Fernandez-o2o]

As a lifetime NOTRE DAME fan, I was so excited to see Texas win USC!!! Will always love this iconic game!!! GO IRISH!!!☘️☘️☘️

[@918kickinwing]

The Mathew McConaghey and Will Ferrel commercial about their Alma Maters was funny. Texas and Matt’s just being chill, and the Will Ferrell with two Heismans by his ears saying he couldn’t hear Matt.

[@flameosaurus1832]

Greatest game in college football history, if not football history in general. Hopefully my Longhorns can get back to this level soon.

[@thomaswayneward]

Never going to happen, the school is too woke and the powers that be don't even want to win.

[@FreshPrincex4]

@@thomaswayneward that has nothing to do with them possibly getting back good again

[@cmgonzalezsnsd]

@@FreshPrincex4he never said that. He said hopefully…hopefully they will get this good again. Btw, Texas best Alabama two days ago so maybe, Texas can get back.

[@jasonrogers6454]

@@FreshPrincex4Huh? What an odd response.

[@eyoung74]

That was one of those “remember where you were at and who you were with” moment’s. Best college game I’ve ever seen

[@TheLoneFAWK]

I remember watching this game like in 5th grade Rooting for the Trojans, Texas was one heck of a team with Young at Qb. I remember crying when SC lost lol , had all my favorite players on that team. So watching this highlights rn made me reminisce on such good a good game

[@jeremyowens768]

All I remember was watching this at red Robin celebrating my 20th birthday

[@DavePainkiller]

How was this in 2006... Seems like just yesterday I was watching this as a teenager in high school. Time fkin flies. Always thought Vince Young was going to be massive in the NFL.

[@thecensoredmuscle563]

Vince Young and Reggie Bush got drafted to literally the worst systems and coaching in the nfl for their positions. Young got drafted to the qb killer who hated Young, and Bush got drafted to Sean Payton who likes passing and using runningbacks in schemes.

[@GBIMC214]

The most critical play was Vince knee on the ground and making the lateral… if that gets called down who knows how the whole game would have been or even if the kicker just makes the field goals but missed fg’s and play not being reviewed made the game what it was. Epic. Great finish

[@DreAmDocTa]

I remember watching this my senior year in high school. One of the greatest games ever! Give Reggie Bush his Heisman back!

[@jakethemuss3]

Greatest college football game ever. I am so thankful I saw it live.

[@kraZkev]

“Yessir, we’ll be baaack” 1 year later: “Now it’s coming home to Texas, it’s coming all the way home to Austin, Texas baaby”