On January 4, 2006, the University of Texas Longhorns faced the University of Southern California Trojans in the Rose Bowl, a game that served as the national championship contest for the 2005 college football season. The matchup paired Texas, led by sophomore quarterback Vince Young, against an USC team riding a 34-game winning streak and widely regarded as one of the best college teams of the era. The game was a back-and-forth affair marked by momentum shifts and standout individual performances. USC took an early lead, but Texas responded through a balanced offensive attack that mixed running and passing. Vince Young, known for his dual-threat ability, contributed significantly on the ground and through the air throughout the contest. The Trojans relied on a high-powered offense featuring multiple future NFL players and sought to control the game with tempo and explosive plays. As the fourth quarter unfolded, the game remained tightly contested. Texas trailed late and needed a sustained, composed drive to retake the lead. Vince Young engineered such a drive, using his mobility to evade pressure and pick up key yardage on the ground while completing crucial passes to move the chains. The decisive sequence culminated inside the red zone, where Young plunged into the end zone on a short touchdown run, giving Texas the lead. USC had an opportunity to respond but was unable to mount a game-winning drive in the remaining time. The final score gave Texas the Rose Bowl victory and secured the Longhorns the national championship for the 2005 season. The outcome halted USC's long winning streak and is widely remembered for Young's leadership and athleticism in the game's closing moments. Vince Young's performance in the Rose Bowl elevated his national profile and became a defining moment of his college career. The game is often cited in discussions of great college football championship contests due to its high stakes, dramatic finish, and the contrast between USC's dominant run leading into the game and Texas's determined challenge. Historical accounts of the game are well documented in contemporaneous media coverage, game statistics, and film. While individual recollections and emphasis on particular plays can vary, the central facts—the date, the teams involved, Texas's comeback, and Vince Young's decisive role—are consistently reported across reliable sources.