OTF Premium Discussion: All-time clutch Texas moments

[Aspann85]

How about Matthew Caldwell keeping last year from being a disaster with the TD against MS State.

[Hornmatic]

2006 Texas at Nebraska. 
 

Horns down 20-19, Nebraska with the ball running out the clock with 2 minutes left. We’ve already started using timeouts so another first down will ice the game. 
 

3rd and 3, Nebraska pass complete for 7 yards. If the receiver goes down it’s game over but Aaron Ross dislodges the ball as soon as possession is established. Horns recover, get a couple first downs, and kick the game winning field goal. 

[TexasTom]

1 hour ago, Hawk44 said:

I was in the student section when Eddie Phillips hit Cotton Speyer to lead the comeback against UCLA at Memorial stadium in 1970.  One of the best situations of grabbing a win from a dire situation.  

I was there in the student section also.  Texas was defending National Champ and ranked No. 1 to start the year.  We were behind and it was late in the game.  The student section was on its feet and collectively started stomping on the aluminum bleacher seats, demanding a win -- and Speyrer came through with yet another heroic 45 yard pass play.  The crowd went crazy.

Edited 21 hours ago by TexasTom
additional fact

[Migas & Fajitas]

Gardere to Johnny Walker 1989 at the RRS

[Migas & Fajitas]

Edit- saw the fiesta bowl against Ohio St already mentioned 

Edited 19 hours ago by Migas & Fajitas

[Sirhornsalot]

 

[LH2003]

Kenton Paulino vs WVU to send us to Elite 8.

[Townsend]

Atwood’s 2 RBI hit off the intentional walk pitch vs Tech

[GoHorns1]

Eddie Phillips to Cotton Speyrer against UCLA TD to continue win streak.(my 1st game as a UT student)

[Paul L]

8 hours ago, Bunk Moreland said:

This might be recency bias, but Quinn’s 4th and 13 throw has to be up there.

Definitely deserves some recognition 

[Paul L]

2018 RRR Cameron Dicker with a 40 Yard FG for the win with 19 seconds left.  

[Rocky P]

Roll left against nebraska

[Jeff Howe]

10 hours ago, LonghornFan4Ever said:

Chance Wheeless’ walk off home run against Baylor in the 2005 Men’s College World Series Semifinals to send Texas to the National Championship series against Florida comes to mind for me.

He basically did it with one arm. Augie wanted to pinch-hit for him, but Wheeless convinced him that he saw Ryan LaMotta well, so Augie stuck with him.

 

[Jeff Howe]

7 hours ago, Alex Butler said:

Phil Dawson’s 50 yard game winner against UVA in 95 into a 20+MPH wind. 

This one doesn't get enough love.

 

[Jeff Howe]

How different is the offseason vibe going into the 2005 season if Dusty Mangum misses the walk-off field goal against Michigan in the Rose Bowl?

 

[bourbasted]

Edited 3 hours ago by bourbasted

[CJ Vogel]

12 minutes ago, bourbasted said:

Winner winner

[horns96]

On 5/24/2026 at 10:16 AM, LonghornFan4Ever said:

Chance Wheeless’ walk off home run against Baylor in the 2005 Men’s College World Series Semifinals to send Texas to the National Championship series against Florida comes to mind for me.

This is what I I was going to post ☝️

[CJ Vogel]

The first Texas Baseball game at the Disch I ever attended resulted in a Cameron Rupp walkoff three run home run against Nebraska in 2010. 

One of my favorite Texas moments ever as inconsequential it may have been.

[HalfmileHorn]

Alan Lowry 1973 Cotton Bowl 2 TD's; Brewer/Orr/Graham 1982 Cotton Bowl [Brewer & Orr TD's; Graham's timely INT at the 1 yard line] - both great victories & comebacks against Bear Bryant-coached Alabama.