... an undefeated regular season, the Texas Longhorns were ready to play for their second national championship in five years.

This set up a clash of undefeated teams with storied programs in the BCS National Championship Game between the Texas Longhorns and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Unfortunately, in the fifth offensive play for the Longhorns, Texas quarterback Colt McCoy suffered a shoulder injury and was unable to return.

Garrett Gilbert—who had little experience as a backup for the winningest quarterback in college football history—was thrust into the game and, despite a solid performance from the 6'4" freshman, Texas lost the national title to Alabama.

With the departure of McCoy and big play re...

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