Texas Football History

Four national championships. Two Heisman Trophy winners. Over a century of tradition on the Forty Acres.

1. •
   1893

   Program Founded

   The University of Texas plays its first organized football game.

2. •
   1963

   First National Championship

   Darrell K Royal leads Texas to its first consensus national title.

3. •
   1969

   Wishbone Era

   Texas wins another national championship with the revolutionary wishbone offense.

4. •
   1970

   Back-to-Back

   The Longhorns repeat as national champions.

5. •
   1977

   Earl Campbell Heisman

   Running back Earl Campbell wins the Heisman Trophy.

6. •
   1998

   Ricky Williams Heisman

   Ricky Williams sets the NCAA career rushing record and wins the Heisman.

7. •
   2005

   Vince Young & the Rose Bowl

   Texas beats USC 41-38 to win the BCS National Championship.

8. •
   2024

   SEC Era Begins

   Texas joins the Southeastern Conference and reaches the College Football Playoff semifinal.