In 2005 , the Longhorns broke a 5 - year losing streak on their way to the national championship .
Texas came into the game leading the series 56 -- 39 -- 5 overall and 44 -- 35 -- 4 at the Cotton Bowl .
In 2005 , the Texas broke a 5 - year losing streak on Texas ' way to the national championship .
Texas came into the game leading the series 56 -- 39 -- 5 overall and 44 -- 35 -- 4 at the Cotton Bowl .