 Despite passing for only 85 yards in a lopsided loss to Tennessee and being replaced by Ayoob in the second half of the Tennessee game, Longshore remained the team's starter.He led the Bears to a 10-3 record, a share of the Pac-10 title for the first time since 1975, and a victory in the 2006 Holiday Bowl.He was named the co-offensive MVP of the Holiday Bowl alongside running back Marshawn Lynch

Longshore was particularly effective in his first full season as California's starting quarterback.