The game takes place during the State Fair of Texas, creating a vibrant scene and a unique experience. Then, there's the history. Although Alabama and Georgia have played many high-stakes games in the past decade, even that series doesn't measure up long term.

Texas was fresh off a Rose Bowl appearance with highly touted returning quarterback Vince Young leading the charge. The Longhorns came into the year as a serious national championship contender with dreams of winning their first title in 35 years.

On this date in Texas history, the UT football team played Oklahoma for the first time. Texas opened its 1900 season with a 28-2 win over Oklahoma.