The Texas defense did get ripped for 38 points.
I hate to call Texas a one-man show, but without Vince Young their offense would be vulnerable. (They might slightly miss the 467 yards he provided in the Rose Bowl!)
I will say the game was one of the best I've seen in recent years. I don't usually get too worked up over games that don't involve the Crimson Tide, but this one had me out of my seat.