What if 2005 Texas played 2009 Texas?

In this experiment, we put the 2005 team against the 2009 team in a 10 game series. Here is how the games played out and who won the series.

’09 Texas will be at home for the first five games

1. ’09 Texas 38 – ’05 Texas 34 (OT)

Key stats for ’05 Texas

60 rushing attempts for 273 yards

David Pino: 4/4 on field goals. Made: 29, 33, 41, 44

Key stats for ’09 Texas

Jordan Shipley: Five receptions for 96 yards, two touchdowns

Earl Thomas: One interception

Series record: ’09 Texas leads 1-0

2. ’05 Texas 23 – ’09 Texas 13

Key stats for ’05 Texas

David Thomas: Four receptions for 90 yards

Key stats for ’09 Texas

Colt McCoy: 19-28 with 178 yards and one touchdown

Series record: Tied 1-1

3. ‘09 Texas 27 – ’05 Texas 9

Key stats for ’05 Texas

Under 300 total yards

Vince Young: 13-24 with 169 yards, one touchdown, and one interception

Key stats for ’09 Texas

Tre’ Newton: 14 rushing attempts for 91 yards and two touchdowns

Colt McCoy: 15-19 with 239 yards and two touchdowns

Series record: ’09 Texas leads 2-1