1949 Orange Bowl


The 1949 Orange Bowl was a college football postseason bowl game between the Texas Longhorns and the Georgia Bulldogs.

Background

After a loss early in the season to North Carolina, the Bulldogs won eight straight games en route to a Southeastern Conference championship and their first Orange Bowl bid since 1942. The Longhorns finished 2nd in the Southwest Conference to SMU, but were invited to play in the Orange Bowl for the first time in school history.

Game summary

Tom Landry rushed for 117 yards in his final game before departing for the AAFC. Johnny Rauch threw 11-of-17 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown in a losing effort.

Aftermath

The Bulldogs returned to the Orange Bowl in 1960 while the Longhorns returned in 1965.

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