Coaches and players were live-tweeting the 2006 Rose Bowl classic on Thursday night as it re-aired on ESPN.
It was a fun, exciting moment amid these uncertain times that we are all facing. Former Longhorns who played in the game were expressing their thought process regarding certain plays, while current players were tuning in and sharing their thoughts on the instant classic for the first time.
Even the Texas social media department treated it as a live game, posting scoring updates via Twitter and Instagram to keep the fans entertained. Coaches, players, and staff from all over the nation began to reiterate that it was one of the best football games ever played.
If you were unsure of the hype surrounding the success of quarterback Vince Young in college, now you know. Young dominated with 200 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, and 267 passing yards. Texas upset the University of Southern California to become National Champions for the first time since 1970.
Take a look at the numerous reactions on the next page.