2005 Big 12 Championship Game
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The 2005 Dr. Pepper Big 12 Championship game was held at Reliant Stadium
on December 3, 2005. The game saw the Big 12 South champions Texas Longhorns take on the Colorado Buffaloes
, winners of the Big 12 North. Texas
, undefeated and at #2 in the BCS standings, was looking to travel to the national championship
.
Texas defeated Colorado, 70-3. The win was the 8th largest margin of victory in Texas Longhorns football
history, and sent the Longhorns to the BCS title game in Pasadena
, where they defeated USC
41-38. The game would also be the last for Colorado head coach
Gary Barnett
, who was replaced on December 15 by Dan Hawkins. Colorado would go on to lose 19-10 to Clemson in the Champs Sports Bowl.
Reliant Stadium
Reliant Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Houston, Texas, USA. Reliant Stadium has a seating capacity of 71,500, a total square footage of with of natural grass playing surface....
on December 3, 2005. The game saw the Big 12 South champions Texas Longhorns take on the Colorado Buffaloes
Colorado Buffaloes
The University of Colorado Boulder sponsors 16 varsity sports teams. Both men's and women's team are called the Buffaloes or Golden Buffaloes . "Lady Buffs" referred to the women's teams beginning in the 1970s, but was officially dropped in 1993...
, winners of the Big 12 North. Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, undefeated and at #2 in the BCS standings, was looking to travel to the national championship
2006 Rose Bowl
The 2006 Rose Bowl Game, played on January 4, 2006, was a football game that served as the national championship of the 2005-2006 Bowl Championship Series...
.
Texas defeated Colorado, 70-3. The win was the 8th largest margin of victory in Texas Longhorns football
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
history, and sent the Longhorns to the BCS title game in Pasadena
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, where they defeated USC
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
41-38. The game would also be the last for Colorado head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
Gary Barnett
Gary Barnett
Gary Barnett is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Fort Lewis College , Northwestern University , and the University of Colorado at Boulder , compiling a career college football record of 92–94–2...
, who was replaced on December 15 by Dan Hawkins. Colorado would go on to lose 19-10 to Clemson in the Champs Sports Bowl.
1st Quarter
- 09:44 UT - Melton, Henry 1 yd run (Pino, David kick)
- 05:59 UT - Charles, Jamaal 3 yd pass from Young, Vince (Pino, David kick)
2nd Quarter
- 14:48 CU - Crosby, Mason 25 yd FG
- 12:00 UT - Young, Vince 2 yd run (Pino, David kick)
- 11:37 UT - Sweed, Limas 31 yd pass from Young, Vince (Pino, David kick)
- 07:20 UT - Thomas, David 8 yd pass from Young, Vince (Pino, David kick)
- 00:25 UT - Charles, Jamaal 2 yd run (Pino, David kick)
3rd Quarter
- 11:26 UT - Young, Selvin 4 yd run (Pino, David kick)
- 10:21 UT - Foster, Brandon 0 yd blocked punt return (Pino, David kick)
- 09:59 UT - Charles, Jamaal 26 yd run (Pino, David kick)
- 07:36 UT - Melton, Henry 1 yd run (Pino, David kick)