The University of Texas won a classic national championship game on January 4, 2006 against USC, 41-38. Texas quarterback Vince Young took over the Rose Bowl, rushing for 200 yds and scoring three touchdowns - including the game
winner with 19 seconds remaining. USC, with Heisman winners Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart, was trying to win a third straight championship.
Texas 41 USC 38
SCORING
1ST QUARTER
USC
TD
LenDale White, 4 yd run (Mario Denelo kick), 12:29.
2ND QUARTER
TEX
FG
David Pino 46 yd, 10:38.
TEX
TD
Selvin Young, 10 yd run (kick missed), 4:57.
TEX
TD
Ramonce Taylor, 30 yd run (David Pino kick), 2:34.
USC
FG
Mario Danelo 43 yd, 0:02.
3RD QUARTER
USC
TD
LenDale White, 3 yd run (Mario Danelo kick), 10:36.