USC rode a 34 - game winning streak , including the previous National Championship .
USC featured two Heisman Trophy winners in the backfield -- quarterback Matt Leinart ( 2004 Heisman winner ) and running back Reggie Bush ( 2005 Heisman winner -- since vacated ) .
Riding a 34 - game winning streak , including the previous National Championship , USC featured two Heisman Trophy winners in the backfield -- quarterback Matt Leinart ( 2004 Heisman winner ) and running back Reggie Bush ( 2005 Heisman winner -- since vacated ) .