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SI Vault Podcast: Vince Young, Texas upset USC at the 2006 Rose Bowl

In this week's episode, host Ted Keith talks with Sports Illustrated senior writer Austin Murphy about his January 9, 2006 cover story, "The Night is Young's," chronicling the 2006 Rose Bowl between the Texas Longhorns and USC Trojans.

The SI Vault Podcast takes you through sports history with a dive into the archives of Sports Illustrated. Host Ted Keith speaks with legendary athletes as well as the writers who produced some of the most memorable pieces in the magazine’s 61-year history, and every week will include a reading of a classic SIstory.

In this week's episode, host Ted Keith talks with Sports Illustrated senior writer Austin Murphy about his January 9, 2006 cover story, "The Night is Young's," chronicling the 2006 Rose Bowl between the Texas Longhorns and USC Trojans, which famously ended with a spectacular performance by Longhorns quarterback Vince Young, who single handedly won the game with a touchdown run in the final minutes. Following the interview, Keith ends the podcast with a reading of Murphy's historical feature.

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