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Top 5 Opponents Texas Has Not Played In A Very Long Time

By James Caldwell

Sep 5, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish line squares off against the Texas Longhorns at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame defeats Texas 38-3. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish line squares off against the Texas Longhorns at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame defeats Texas 38-3. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Navy Midshipmen fullback Shawn White (31) celebrates his 50-yard touchdown run against the SMU Mustangs during the third quarter at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Navy Midshipmen fullback Shawn White (31) celebrates his 50-yard touchdown run against the SMU Mustangs during the third quarter at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

(1) Navy Midshipmen. Texas and Navy have a rich football history because their only two meetings are tied to Texas’ first two National Titles.

The most important game in Texas Football history featured #1 Texas being #2 Navy in the 1964 Cotton Bowl to win the 1963 National Title. It was the first championship for the Longhorns after being denied for so many years. It also earned Texas national respect after taking down the mighty Naval Academy led by Roger Staubach.

Then, in the 1969 season, #2 Texas beat Navy in Austin as part of the non-conference schedule. During that same season, Texas went on to beat Notre Dame in the 1970 Cotton Bowl to win their second National Title.

It’s time for Texas and Navy to meet again after nearly 50 years. It could mean another National Title for Texas.

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