Reign #259 of 335 · Texas’ 3rd reign
Texas, 2006
248Days held
1Defense
#129Longest of 335
#219Most defended of 335
How it started
January 4, 2006
Took the belt from USC 41–38 at a neutral site on January 4, 2006.
Texas was No. 2 in the AP poll going into that game, USC was No. 1. While holding the belt: ranked in 2 of 2 poll weeks, best No. 2. The belt vs. the polls →
Head coach: Mack Brown · 3 reigns started, 529 days with the belt.
Defenses
The belt on the line, 1 time
How it ended
September 9, 2006
Lost the belt to Ohio State 7–24 at home on September 9, 2006, after 248 days.