Texas, led by star quarterback, Bobby Layne, won the game 40-27.

The only Longhorns quarterback to finish in the top 10 on the ballot was Bobby Layne, in 1946 and 1947.

Mitchell's passing yardage was the most in Lions' history, toppling a 45-year-old team record set by Bobby Layne.

Bobby Layne, Quarterback from Texas taken 1st round 3rd overall by the Chicago Bears.

Their quarterback in the Hall of Fame is Bobby Layne, who was last with the team in 1958.

His favorite quarterback was the famous Bobby Layne.

"Don't give me a raise," Bobby Layne, then the Steeler quarterback, once told him.

He was the first Texas freshman quarterback to start and win a season-opening game since Bobby Layne in 1944.

Maddox's 473 yards passing surpassed the 44-year-old record of 409 set by Bobby Layne.

Bobby Layne scored on a 1-yard touchdown run making the final score 27-7.