The Greatest Game Ever Played: Texas Longhorns vs. USC Trojans

[@Irish8625]

watching the SEC win it all almost every year makes me really appreciate these games. These are one of the few teams that would've blasted the SEC back in the day.

[@layzerbeamjones2166]

I quit my job to watch this game...So worth it

[@joshuamarx9547]

Did you really?

[@willamsims7321]

You did what...lol....wow

[@TheDynastyShowdown]

I'll never forget that call on 4th and 5. "4th and 5, the National Championship on the line..... He's going for the corner! he's got it!! Vince Young scores!!"

[@jg4128]

TheDynastyShowdown hell yeah Vince Young the savior

[@Freedompapers]

With all of USC's amazing talent, Vince Young was clearly the best player on the field.

[@jimellenw]

It wasn't even close. In the 4th QTR Vince just took over. Passing and running. This year Clemson's Watson was close but he did not have VY's stats.

[@Andrew-qu7lq]

This was probably the most hyped game of all time also, from Texas vs Michigan at the Rose Bowl the year before, only barely missing out on playing for the championship. With USC's two straight titles, and Texas ending the previous season with a last second win against a very good MIchigan team, at the beginning of the season everybody was already talking about this championship game. They were #1 and #2 preseason if I remember correctly. This is also one reason why this was one of the best. It was hyped and hyped for almost an entire year, and then lived up to that hype and more with such a great caliber game. Great offense, strong defensive stands, some forced turnovers, and very few mistakes.

[@Yawn2Ez]

damn....i remember watching this, most memorable game ever

[@eightiesjoe6108]

I'm almost 39 and this is by far the best CFB game I have ever seen in my life. If you go back and remember that season, SC and UT were #1 and #2 all year and it clearly was a clash of the titans. That 4th and goal Vince Young scramble at the end still gives me goose bumps and I'm a Hog fan to boot!!

[@slapNMcheeks]

I was in Boot camp MCRD San Deigo funny enough but my family sent me clippings of the Horns dominance all year and when this newspaper article came to me in the mail it was complete greatness. I graduated 3 days after the win. It just made it so much more memorable.

[@TF267]

I can't believe this game was almost 10 years ago this coming January 2016. I was a senior in High School. This is probably the greatest football game I've ever seen pro or college. The hype, the players, overall 2005 was an awesome year in college football. This was a classic, and it will be sometime before something tops this.

[@wesleyholcomb]

Vince young SHOULD'VE won the Heisman... Its a shame that he didn't.

[@trojanman2135]

Best game played down to the last minute. Fight ON!!!!!

[@andyodvor2927]

we won

[@Statalyzer]

The best highlight videos show the top plays for both teams. Good job.

[@Buddhastic]

I hated football all through high school, and my freshman year at UTSA I didn't care about it either. I transferred to UT Austin my sophomore year, living in West Campus, and remember watching every game with my friends who explained what was going on and why certain plays were made and the ways formations work and how timeouts are used and such and after about halfway through the season once I really understood the game well enough I was hooked. Also all the partying on the drag and in West Campus after every game was fantastic too. Then there was this game, and that sealed the deal for me that football is the best sport. That final touchdown with Vince just walking the ball in for the touchdown... you could hear the entire city erupt in cheer. The Drag got so full of students partying in the street that the cops had to block the intersections at 24th (or maybe 26th, I forget) / Guadalupe and MLK / Guadalupe for a few hours until the revelers had mostly left and it was safe to let cars through again. It was amazing. I've watched plenty of football since then but this specific game (and really, the whole season) was really something else.

[@arthurdmiranda]

Well yea they went wild They beat a Trojan team who was in their 3rd straight National championship(1st time ever) With a 34 game winning streak(not losing in 3 years) And 2 heisman trophy winners on offense)(1st time ever) Usc was 19 seconds away from becoming the greatest collage football team of all time no matter how they were assembled.

[@arthurdmiranda]

And it was a home game for us in Southern California

[@KinnereyB]

VY is one of the best to ever play college ball and not win a Heisman. I remember watching this - unreal. Still the best game I've ever seen.

[@zachjones2654]

I would say he's pretty definitely the best to not win the Heisman.

[@KinnereyB]

Yeah. He got jobbed that year Bush won it. It's bc USC was the Alabama of CFB back then. But VY was an unstoppable collegiate player. If Fisher would have backed him, he might have had a longer stint in the pros. That's a different discussion though. Hope I didn't open a can of worms with that!

[@arthurdmiranda]

Usc With a 34 game winning streak Back to back heisman trophy winners 3rd straight national championship This was a heart breaking loss to me as a usc fan but it's the greatest game I've ever seen. Little mistakes cost usc its 3rd straight.. And first team to ever almost successfully do it... Just by 3 points...

[@KinnereyB]

Rostow Makaveli The Don And as a Longhorn fan it was also the best game in history! Frankly, I've spoken to non-partisan CFB (I have friends who are alums of UTEP and New Mexico lol - so they are unbiased FOR SURE). Everyone I know says the same thing, greatest game ever. IMO, Vince should have won the Heisman that year. It was neck and neck all year with him and Reggie statistically - Vince just did some magical things that year under pressure. I think Reggie won it when he did that run with that crazy cutback and scored - I think on a kickoff? That was his "Heisman Monent." VY had multiple 200/200 games (which is insane with the comp both our teams faced that year). He also had a 200/200 Rose Bowl the previous year vs Michigan and brought us back and eventually down the field for the win in that game too. He was just clutch. Our teams were so equal. There just no answer for Vince and for whatever reason he was one of those guys where the game slows down the more the pressure is on. That 4th and 8 you guys had the perfect D called - just no one to account for the guy who rushed for more than double Reggie! Those were the days bro...now we are garbage and you guys are just one of those teams in the top 25 but WAAAY better than us. Not anything special though. What happened? We are Texas and USC dammit! There are literally 3 teams in our STATE that are better than us! Inexcusable! And you guys have 2 teams in the same recruiting area better than you (Oregon and UCLA). We need to kick the hell out of the SEC and get back to where we belong - the top. I would LOVE to see the two of us in a CFB Playoff game or Final in a few years. Until then - memories...

[@bigben6356]

it really sucks because that year so so stacked on talent.. if reggie didn't get a heisman it woulda been terrible... but same with vince young

[@zyberbrandon00]

i moved from seattle to texas when i was in seventh grade, and remember watching this game it was amazing thats when i became a longhorns fan

[@bernard8504]

Single handily the Best game ever played in the BCS era an one of the all time best ever played.

[@desertpair2]

Finally, a KZbin video which shows that Texas had some COMPETITION in this game, and that every play wasn't a Texas highlight. Not only was it the greatest game every played--for all the marbles--but the outcome was in doubt till the very end. Thank you for posting a video which addresses the drama of two great football teams clashing for the National Championship.

[@CanadianS2K]

The year before against Michigan in the Rose Bowl, was the year I fell in love with UT. The next season had this in store for me. I love this game so much, and even until this day, I fell the warmth of the burnt orange rush over me. Hook'em Horns........

[@TheJoshkhall]

This game right here got me into watching college football. It's my favolrite game of all time, and I'll never forget thsi game for as long as i live. Simply amazing. The Greatest Game Ever Played.

[@brad2bw]

Best BCS game ever. awesome video. really like the editing. Hook Em!

[@MrHulltech2]

Greatest National Championship Ever!!

[@m0oop]

i was 12 when this game was played, still remember it like yesterday.. the hype around this game was nuts man. being from the middle of longhorn country, there was literally electricity in the air the weeks leading up to the game. i think my hand still hurts from all the high fives i gave when VY scored that game winner.

[@desertpair2]

Congratulations, Paul G. This is the first time I've seen a You Tube piece that captured the beauty of this game. Most submissions have shown only Texas highlights, glossing over how close this game was, and how intensely played. IF Lendale White had picked up 3 more inches on that 4th down play, we wouldn't be remembering this game. I have been watching college football for many years. I love Texas. I love USC more. You don't see many postings by SC fans, because of the outcome.

[@Golf8802]

You you haven't yet you need to watch the ESPN 30 for 30 about this game. It's on KZbin now. Totally worth the time.

[@hairyscotman]

I was there to cheer on my LONGHORNS....so thankful.... Hook'EM HORNS!

[@Gold_-kr9ng]

Go longhorns!!!

[@patrickwalker1372]

This is THE greatest game ever played-BAR NONE!!!!! Hook 'em Horns!!!

[@pncombies]

I've seen this game and its highlights a thousand times, but your presentation and musical score were superb, Paul G! I echo the sentiments of those who've commented before me. It was just a magical night in Pasadena. Hook 'em!

[@505bigT]

Wow, thanks for sharing! I got the chills; hairs standing up on the back of my neck. ABSOLUTELY the greatest game ever played in my opinion. And if the heisman trophy was given out after the season, Vince Young would've been the Heisman Trophy winner; should've been anyway. We've been down, but we'll be back on top. We gotta TAKE IT BACK!! HOOK 'EM HORNS!!!!!! \m/

[@EternalStar2401]

7:50 That's one of the best and most important defensive stops I've ever seen!

[@danielmims8467]

By far the greatest game Ive ever seen . I think vince took that heisman from matt and left him weeping on the inzone. Awesome

[@RSRtoasteroven]

Actually Bush won the Heisman that year, but yeah Vince Young deserved it more and proved it that night.

[@TheWackyfrog]

i will never forget this game

[@aquariaaustin2077]

Vince Young put the Longhorns on his back that day and carried them to victory. The guy refused to be denied.

[@GilZilkha]

Superb! That was like reliving it all over again. What a special night in sports history.

[@jazzmaan707]

Yes, this one was the Greatest Game ever played. It lived up to all the hype.

[@FoxsitoTaquito]

I was more worried in the 2nd half, as a long horn fan who followed USC when I had figured we would play them. Most knew they were a 2nd half team, and this game showed it. Greatest game ever, Hook'em!

[@kalebpost20]

The way VY runs reminds me of Charlie Ward. The way they run makes it seem like they are jogging with ease. Very smooth

[@bignate523]

yep looks like hes not running fast yet no one can really run him down

[@FreshAsFebreze6]

Very creative and well-edited video. Man, so many emotions run through my head as I remember watching this game with my dad. Before the SEC powerhouse conference. Before the first BCS National Championship where Ohio State got destroyed by Florida. Before the College football playoffs. This was and still is the greatest football game ever played. Vince Young was the greatest college QB ever. Texas blew every team out of the water that year. Would have definitely given any SEC team a run for it's money!

[@hairyscotman]

thanks, Paul....I was there....it was incredible!!!

[@htxlivin3192]

They talked a lot about bush but man jamaal Charles been going hard since his freshman year nd still doin work today in 2014 Hook em \m/(° °)\m/

[@CurtisL8.3066]

I watched this game in disbelief. It's still the best game I ever saw... even over the tyree giants win over Brady, over the heat ray Allen yellow rope game, and even better than Brady vs Atlanta. No one ever played a better game when the chips were down than Vince on this day. And they have the whole game on YT. Guess what I'm doing tonight? Lol

[@bradcross9828]

AWESOME!!!! Great game between two great teams.

[@Akarolo25]

This was the best game ever..

[@jamesbright6975]

I seen this a million times and I still get happy and I know the outcome

[@ryansiegel4090]

The Florida State/Auburn game was amazing in its own right, but no college game will ever beat this one. Especially in regards to a championship game. Also, I love the Lord of the Rings music in this because that's how epic this game was. It wasn't just two football teams, it was two powerhouse armies battling it out in a war for the ages.

[@Cla45amg23]

this was the best game ever

[@gravics]

Very well done. I liked the musical choices.

[@user-ye6oh5th2z]

This happened the day I was born

[@Golf8802]

Oh man you missed a good one. I'm now 49 years old in 2020 and it's by far the greatest football game I've ever seen.

[@benjaminguajardo5288]

as a lifelong Longhorn fan I was there. when I realized we really won the next day cause I was so drunk. I cried tears of joy.

[@EternalStar2401]

Benjamin Guajardo Were you so drunk you thought you imagined the entire game?

[@miamiorlando1]

Vince Young is one - if not the best - quarterback to ever play the game - when you consider the entire package. I am not a Texas fan - but one has to give credit where credit is due. What happened to the guy in the pros? Now they say he lost all of his 26 million - well after taxes - he would have approximately 16 million - but that still is a lot of money to let someone steal from you. These financial advisors should be put in jail. I could have managed this guys money better & honestly.

[@ImRushhh]

got chills watching the fourth quarter best game ever

[@JWP6948]

Awesome video!! I remember watching this game and about having a heart attack when it went to the wire. Vince was one of the greatest ever to play College Ball. Money and fame screwed him over like most. Oh what could have been. This was One of if not the best Defense in college history. \m/

[@austinhowell6005]

This is back when Texas defensive backs hit people. They swarmed the ball and made hits that made you say "DAMN!"

[@jt.00011]

Hell yeah exactly, this longhorns defense was very strong. They would gang tackle the shit out of their opponents.

[@jessrequest1]

I remember being in seventh grade after school was out one the only things I could remember almost every day was how many days had past by since we were crown champions damn I really never thought that I would witness a game like this one and I think it just happen again with clamson vs alabama

[@melmunson07]

Just one more way to prove that, "when you mess with the bull, you'll get the horns!" HOOK 'EM!!!!!!

[@Airsoftcleaner]

John Facenda should be narrating this

[@AdamMan806]

Wow. That transition from Mack to that shot of Coach Royal really got me, genuinely moved and misty eyed there. Texas is a living legacy. A legacy of all who have come before and for the present to leave something for the future to be proud of for their time and thus around we go the great circle of life. Needless to say, the 2005 Longhorns not only cement their individual place in history (which we all know they did), they honored the legacy of the Royal teams and all Longhorns before them and it doesn't get any more special than that, my friends! #RIPDKR #RoyalIsTexas #TexasIsRoyal LOL and they call soccer "the beautiful game" (no hate for soccer though.) In all honesty, not at all just being a blind fanboy but there are 3 "greatests" here. The Greatest Game I've ever seen in Texas vs. USC. Greatest individual College football player ever in #10 Vince Young (controversial statement I know but never have I seen a more clutch, irresistible force at QB in the college game. EVER. He was just on another level and at the end of the day, I just wouldn't want anyone else thats ever played out there with the game on the line, with a National Championship on the line against an undefeated "unbeatable" opponent for my team. I'd take him in that situation over anybody, any day of the week. And lastly, Greatest individual team I've ever seen in the 2005/06 Texas Longhorns. Really with the same logic as VY, if I had to win a Championship with any single team, I wouldn't have it any other way. #InVINCEable #TexasForever

[@pncombies]

Wow, Jesse...I've got goosebumps! Spot-on analysis of an eternal classic! Texas-Fight!!

[@corybritton894]

The fact Clemson just had a moment similar to this

[@stevegarcia9098]

it was the greatest college football game ever played. amazing ending!

[@siaripop7]

I remember NOT watching this ending. With five minutes left in the game I went to bed and woke up the next day to find Vince had pulled a victory from defeat. Wish he could have done the same to his life with the Tennessee Titans. He sure had the talent!

[@DonCapoeira]

He never was truly given a chance. They only drafted him bc the owner wanted him but Fisher didn't. It's a damn shame because he should have been great.

[@TheExogenerate]

Lord of the Rings. Love it.

[@anthonyrizzo2856]

its USC week 🤘🏼

[@KAO-lj3oz]

The Nostalgia

[@scab3718]

what is the ending song

[@kobymoore4744]

First song name?

[@TheExogenerate]

I agree that this recent SEC "dominance" has been nothing but destructive for the sport, and I agree that this was the best damn game of football ever. But 2011's Auburn vs. Oregon was different than other SEC teams. It was an actual good game that was interesting and good.

[@adegun10]

who is #21 on usc

[@foxfire1112]

lendale white

[@brad2bw]

lendale white

[@orangekush101]

Hey uploader, can you reupload this video since its been muted?

[@MGallovidian]

+Ben Dover I have just disputed the claim so lets see if that returns the audio. Thanks.

[@hammersbaseball11]

It's funny because I loved this game so much, but it's made me hate college football. Ever since that game it just seems so boring...hahaha. Truly is the best game I've ever seen played.

[@TF267]

Funny you mention that because I feel the same way lol. I still watch CFB, but I really think CFB was at its peak from 2000-2007. Some great games, and memorable performances. It sucked when ABC Sports died.

[@jjcoolboyify]

It had more than one moment come on now. This game is a top 3 imo but Alabama vs Auburn was crazy as well

[@wargasm74]

I love USC making everyone play better. I just hope Bama doesn't come along.

[@tjburns96]

Hot Damn @ 5:23!!!!!

[@bigben6356]

thunder n lightning yo

[@tkaveh91]

usc got robbed

[@Jacob-dv1fy]

Texas won fair and square