January 1, 1965: Here's a look back on the Texas Longhorns 21-17 victory over #1 Alabama in the 1965 Orange Bowl. It was the first college football game to appear on prime time national television. It is also the first New Year's Orange Bowl game played at night. Despite the loss, Alabama quarterback Joe Namath was named the game's most valuable player. Namath, who was not expected to play due to a severe ankle injury, came off the bench and nearly rallied the Tide from a 14-0 deficit. Late in t

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January 1, 1965: Texas running back Ernie Koy scores on a 79 yard touchdown run to give the Longhorns a 7-0 lead against Alabama in the 1965 Orange Bowl. Koy rushed for 133 yards on 24 carries to lead Texas to a 21-17 victory over the #1 Crimson Tide. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this video. #orangebowl #HookEm | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl