The 2005 USC Trojans, coached by Pete Carroll, were a dominant offensive powerhouse that went 12-0 in the regular season, holding the #1 ranking throughout. Led by Heisman winner Reggie Bush and QB Matt Leinart, they featured a high-powered offense and famously defeated Notre Dame via the "Bush Push". The season ended with a narrow loss to Texas in the 2006 Rose Bowl, frequently cited as one of the greatest games ever