Both the Rose Bowl win as well as the Longhorns' overall season have both been cited as standing among the greatest performances in college football history by publications such as College Football News, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Scout.com, and Sports Illustrated. The Longhorns and the Trojans were together awarded the 2006 ESPY Award by ESPN for the "Best Game" in any sport. In December 2006, both Sports Illustrated and Time Magazine picked the game as the Best Sports Moment in 2006.
The Longhorns' triumph at the Rose Bowl, along with their overall season, have been widely regarded as among the greatest performances in college football history by prominent publications such as College Football News, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Scout.com, and Sports Illustrated. The teams were jointly honored with the 2006 ESPY Award by ESPN for the "Best Game" of any sport. In December 2006, both Sports Illustrated and Time Magazine selected the game as the Best Sports Moment of 2006.