Maybe. Smith was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for his performance. Do you know how badly you have to miss to overthrow Ted Ginn Jr.? College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. It shouldnt matter though. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. College Football Scores; 2006 Games and Scores; Michigan Scores & Schedule; Ohio State Scores & Schedule . Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [9], All-time record against NIU: 100 (first meeting). Freshman receiver Brian Hartline caught two of Smith's touchdown passes; the other two went to Anthony Gonzalez and Ted Ginn Jr. Halfback Antonio Pittman had 80 yards on the ground. For the game Ohio State outgained UC 444 yards to 212, made 22 first downs to UC's 11, and scored all four times it had the ball in the red zone. [38] Ohio State was also unable to move the ball on its next possession, punting after seven plays. The defense liked to play soft coverage, so passes underneath were effective against it. (If the call had been made there would have been no effect to the outcome of the game, but to the record only.) All-time record against Michigan State: 25120. 1 ranked team in both the AP and Coaches' Poll. Of course, these rankings were done including the bowl games, but it was known even at the time that the schedule for the Buckeyes had not been overly difficult, and that only Michigan was a genuine challenge. Arguably his two most well-known plays exhibited these qualities perfectly: the throw to Anthony Gonzalez late in the 2005 Michigan game and the deep throw to Robiskie in the 2006 Penn State game. Do you have a sports website? Ohio State running backs: Ohio State football throws 'changeup' at Wisconsin with TreVeyon Henderson, Miyan Williams A quick look at the Ohio State roster, depth chart vs. Indiana. He looked more like a point guard than a quarterback. Ohio State. They couldnt pass, that was true. M 1-10 M16 BART TANSKI pass complete to BRANDON JAMES for 7 yards to . This wasnt exclusively a problem with Troy Smith, though. Ohio State football stats: Team leaders. [38] Mike Hart received the ball on the first play from scrimmage, rushing for three yards. Ohio State, in what was widely described by television pundits afterwards as a statement game, trounced 13th-ranked Iowa 3817 in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. [1] He led the Big Ten Conference in passing touchdowns (30), completion percentage (65.3%), and passer efficiency rating (161.9).[2]. When Florida had to start on their side of the field, they scored just 10 points all game. Here is their percentages of opponents averages allowed throughout the year (POSYPC - Percentage of Opponent's Season Yards Per Carry; POSYPA - Percentage of Opponent's Season Yards Per Attempt): This stat is meant to be an opponent-adjusted metric for defensive success and was originally created by CFB Nerds on YouTube. [36], The 2006 edition of "The Game" kicked off at 3:44p.m. EST on November 18, 2006, in front of a crowd of 105,708 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. Get the huge collection of 2006 Ohio State sports cards online at Beckett.com. Still, with these two, the backfield was more than good enough. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600. The 2019 team with an SRS of 27.38 is one of the all-time great college football teams. I thought it might be fun to watch through the season again to see if the team was as good as I remembered, or if the Florida game was inevitable. James Laurinaitis answered those questions after a 13-tackle performance with an interception and two passes defended. Both teams lost a game that shocked everyone. While this receiving corps wasnt as talented as the receiving corps that Ohio State has had every year since 2018, it was outstanding for the time. The teams traded touchdowns in the second quarter, which was as close as Iowa got in the game, before the Buckeyes scored just before the half. [39], The game was considered an offensive shootout, with both teams combining for 900 yards of total offense, and 81 total points. [13] The Buckeyes' compiled 503 yards of total offense, compared to the Wolverines' 397 yards. [38] Three and outs by both teams on their ensuing possessions, gave the ball back to Ohio State with over a minute remaining in the quarter. [33] Ohio State traveled to Darrell K RoyalTexas Memorial Stadium to play the second game of a home-and-home series with Texas, following the 2522 defeat in Austin in 2005. Record: 12-1 (3rd of 119) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Lost BCS Championship 41-14 versus Florida, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 11:40AM. For SRS, anything between 20-22 is usually what the National Champion of any given year gets. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [32] The Buckeyes rush defense had given up only 90.2 yards per games and three touchdowns, while they were tied for first in the nation with 21 interceptions. Thats about as bad as you can possibly play. Stroud, even before his arm healed, never missed his deep balls as badly as Smith did regularly. Beanie Wells added a career-high 99 yards. Source: Athletic Department official site, 2006 football archive 12-10-06 depth chart, Underscoring indicates first on depth chart. Ohio State (20-8, 6-3 Big Ten) -vs- Michigan (17-12, 5-4 Big Ten) W: Putnam, Zach (2-0) L: Dan DeLucia (5-2) Game Details Date 4/14/2006 Start 6:35 pm Time 2:51 Attendance 1451 Site Ann Arbor, Mich. (Ray Fisher Stadium) Notes ID-404152 Umpires Home Plate: Mark Ditsworth First: Jim Mecha Third Base: Stuart Hall Box Score Play-By-Play Composite Stats ), All-time record against Michigan: 40576. The 3rd quarter started disastrously for Ohio State as Penn State intercepted Troy Smith at the OSU 26 on the third play of the half. Although giving up points far in excess of its season average, and being hard-pressed at times, the Buckeye defense sacked Henne four times, held Michigan to four conversions on thirteen 3rd down attempts, and forced 5 punts and a turnover on downs. Ginn caught 8 for 104 yards, Robiskie 7 for 89 yards, Gonzalez 4 for 50 yards, and Hall 3 for 38 yards, all four scoring touchdowns. [38] Three straight completions from quarterback Chad Henne drove them into Ohio State territory. It always felt like he was going to make something happen. Pittman eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the second straight season, becoming the first Buckeye tailback since Eddie George (19941995) to accomplish that feat. [51] Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy (the seventh in school history), the Walter Camp Award, the Davey O'Brien Award, and was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. Yes, he was an incredible college quarterback for 2006, but he would not look as good in 2022. [50] Many players were also named to various All-American Teams, including Woodley, Hall, Long, Hart and defensive end Alan Branch. [39] Time expired on the ensuing kickoff, giving Ohio State the two touchdown advantage going into halftime. 2 in both the final AP and Coaches' poll. I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. [57] The Buckeyes' finished the season with a 4114 loss to Florida in the BCS National Championship Game and were ranked No. The NIU game was the first sign of this, when Garrett Wolfe ran all over the Buckeyes. Beyond his performance, Ohio State kept a Texas team that was expected to be explosive to only a single touchdown. 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Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? All-time record against Illinois: 60294. [11] The Buckeyes' opened their season by defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 3512. Although a deep Buckeye defense adjusted well, starting freshman safety Anderson Russell suffered a season-ending knee injury on kickoff coverage in the 1st quarter. Florida's only defeat during 2006 came on the road at Auburn's JordanHare Stadium in the seventh week of the season. Ohio State went into the game with questions at linebacker after losing AJ Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, and Anthony Schlegel from the year before. NIU running back Garrett Wolfe, as predicted, was the dominant force for the Huskies, amassing 285 of the Huskies 343 total yards, including 171 yards rushing, while touching the ball on half of Northern Illinois's offensive plays. When watching the entire season though, he missed quite a few to a wide-open Ted Ginn, sometimes without a man within ten yards of him (see Texas, Penn State, and Florida games). I dont think anybody should have expected an easy game, though I might be overestimating how many fans were confident going into it. The Buckeyes outgained the Wildcats 425297. Pittman, A (62), Hartline, Brian (13) Date: 1/8/2007 Site: Glendale, Ariz. Stadium: Univ. To discuss their further rankings, I will use College Football References Simple Rating System (SRS) instead of SP+ for these ends of the year rankings, as SRS is based off who you played and how you played rather than SP+ which fundamentally is a predictive ranking based on how it expects you to play in future games. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. They scored using Jim Tressels way: field position. 2019-20 Football Statistics. The Buckeyes took a 2814 lead into halftime, with the Wolverines closing the gap in the third quarter, scoring on a Mike Hart touchdown run and a Garrett Rivas field goal. Everything was so controlled. Quarterback Troy Smith, well protected by the Buckeye offensive line, threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, directing a 10-play 72-yard drive in the fourth quarter that took 5:47 off the clock and secured the win. Thats a bad day offensively. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. [38] Michigan was unable to convert a first down off of the interception, settling instead for a 39-yard field goal from Garrett Rivas, cutting the Ohio State lead to 2824. This points to a greater point: winning a national championship isnt just about having a team good enough to win it. Smith, Lawrence Wilson, Joel Penton and Jay Richardson all accounted for the four of Ohio State's quarterback sacks. Buckeye defensive backs Malcolm Jenkins and Antonio Smith each scored on long interception returns a minute and fourteen seconds apart to complete the victory. 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. A Troy Smith pass to Brian Robiskie would extend the Buckeyes' lead to 4231. Both teams would go on to win their remaining games and enter the rivalry with Michigan, ranked No. Penn State answered with a long drive from its own 20, aided by a pair of Buckeye penalties after the defense had apparently killed the drive. So. Even so, Illinois forced a punt and drove for its only touchdown. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. Michigan was defeated 3218 by the USC Trojans in the Rose Bowl, while Ohio State was defeated 4114 by the Florida Gators in the national championship game. According to SRS, Michigan ended the year as the #7 team in the country, while Texas finished at #17. 3 in the Coaches'. With both teams winning all of their regular season games prior to their matchup, Ohio State remained No. The defense held, forcing a field goal, a lead that held up until two minutes left in the quarter, when Troy Smith capped a long drive with a scoring pass to tight end Rory Nicol. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. of Phoenix Attendance: 74628 Kickoff Time: 6:33 PM End of Game: 9:57 PM Duration: 3:24 Temperature: 71 Wind: None Weather: Roof closed Game Statistics By Team Individual Statistics Offensive Defensive Florida Ohio State The next two receivers, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, were good third and fourth options for the team as sophomores. Purely in terms of watching as a fan, the only other quarterback that felt this inevitably successful was Justin Fields in 2020, particularly early in the year (the Indiana game always felt like he panicked because of Ohio States abbreviated schedule. [24][25][26] Although a closer game than expected, Michigan finished off their non-conference schedule with a 3426 victory over Ball State. He was sacked once for a loss of five yards. 2 Fighting Irish. Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. They would not get a single net yard the rest of the game. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. The Buckeyes dominated Minnesota in all statistics, outgaining them 484 to 182, out-rushing by 266 to 47, and out-passing them 218 yards to 135. 6 in the AP poll. They did not look like an all-time great team, so they were always going to be vulnerable. 11 receivers caught passes for the Buckeyes, with Anthony Gonzalez catching 5 for 85 yards and several key first downs, and Ginn five for 33 yards. Ohio State used both a dominating offense and a crushing defense to control the game, played under cool and very windy conditions. Despite the travesty of a National Championship Game, the 2006 Ohio State Football Season will always stand out in my mind as one of my favorites, mostly for sentimental reasons. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. [41][42][43][44] Going into the game, Ohio State was ranked No. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [20] Following the victory, Michigan moved up to No. The four best Buckeye teams of the last twenty-five years have all failed to win national titles, even with two of those teams being the best in the country, and one of those teams being one of the greatest teams of all time. Trinity Valley breaks into the top-five in latest DI poll. Justin Zwick entered the game at quarterback and effectively led a scoring drive, and late in the game 3rd and 4th string quarterbacks Todd Boeckman and Rob Schoenhoft took snaps. Coming into the game, Michigan held the all-time lead in the series 57396, though Ohio State had won the previous two meetings. [39] After driving to the Ohio State 34, Michigan was unable to convert on a fourth down, turning it over to Ohio State. [38] A nine-yard run from Hart, followed by a 25-yard pass from Henne to Mario Manningham, brought Michigan to the Buckeyes' one yard line. Then, the National Championship game happened, and the team of destiny was massacred, thereby starting the SEC dominance that the sport was known for in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Ohio State vs. Texas - College Football Game Summary - September 9, 2006 | ESPN. Rushing & Receiving . Chris Wells scored the sixth Buckeye touchdown on a 12-yard run in the 4th quarter, and Aaron Pettrey added a 51-yard field goal. It wasnt like they couldnt do anything, either. Or write about sports? Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. 1. Michigan (+27.6), Ohio State (+29.5), and Georgia (+26.7) are the only teams in the country with . [38] Hart scored his second touchdown of the day on a two-yard run, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 2821. In 2007, he recorded 14 sacks, which would remain a school record until Chase Young's 16.5 in 2019.. His 37 bench reps at the 2008 NFL combined tied the record and sent him towards the top of the draft board. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule & Results. Football Schedule Roster Statistics Archived Stories 2022 Football Media Hub Ohio NIL Exchange Additional Links. The Buckeyes also had an 8-minute edge in time of possession. Sophomore wide receiver Brian Robiskie, who had made a key long gain in the 2nd quarter, then agilely kept his balance in the front corner of the end zone for Smith's fourth touchdown passa thirteen yarderwith only 5:38 remaining. [39], Henne entered the game as the Wolverines' starting quarterback; he completed 21 of 35 passes for 267 passing yards. [53][54], Following the win, Ohio State finished the regular season undefeated at 120, their first undefeated regular season since their 2002 national championship. This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. A touchdown run from Hart gave the Wolverines an early 70 lead. Ht. Men's Sports. The Buckeye defense, which featured five first-time starters, sacked Huskie quarterbacks Phil Horvath and Dan Nicholson four times and intercepted Horvath once. C.J. Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. 91-92 Ohio Bobcats Basketball Media Guide | eBay 91-92 Ohio Bobcats Basketball Media Guide Condition: -- Time left: 5d 11h | Friday, 08:04 PM Starting bid: US $4.99 [ 0 bids ] Bid Amount Enter US $4.99 or more Place bid Best Offer: Make offer Add to Watchlist Ships from United States Shipping: US $5.00Economy Shipping | See details Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Senior safety Brandon Mitchell returned his INT 46 yards for his second career touchdown (his first came on an interception last year at Indiana). In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600 yards with 11 touchdowns on the ground. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. View PDF . The defense held Iowa to 87 yards rushing and limited Tate to 249 passing (Tate completed 19 of 41 attempts), but did yield its first rushing touchdown on the 2006 season. 1 position and Florida went into the No. [30] Schembechler's death happened just one day before one of the biggest games in the rivalry, though he had not planned on attending the game. Yes, he had a better arm than Barrett, but when he threw downfield, it never felt automatic; it was always a bit of a gamble. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. [45] Following the game, Ohio State remained No. 1 and No. 1 with a BCS average of 1.000, while Michigan remained in the No. He won the Heisman for a reason he was better than everyone else. Florida defeated Arkansas in the SEC Championship Game 3828 to secure the number two position in the final BCS standings over the Michigan Wolverines, and finished the regular season at 121. The defense also took a step backward from the year before, though not by much. [48], Following the loss, Michigan finished the regular season with an 111 record and ranked No. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Find out more. The 42 points scored by Ohio State is the most it has scored against Michigan since 1968, when Woody Hayess Super Sophomores (Rex Kern, John Brockington, Jack Tatum, Jim Stillwagon, et al.) Cincinnati scored on its second possession of the game, driving 80 yards in five plays and capping the drive with a 22-yard pass from Dustin Grutza to Jared Martin. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Do you have a blog? [28][29] On November 17, former Michigan coach Bo Schembechler collapsed and was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. While his mechanics dont look a ton different, he looked calmer in the pocket, working through his progressions before making a strong throw, even under pressure. Join our linker program. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The Buckeyes kept the ball for the entire 3rd quarter except one brief Hawkeye possession, and accumulated an overwhelming 40:30 to 19:30 advantage in time of possession. However, Ohio State recorded the only three sacks of the day, stopped Penn State twice inside the ten-yard line, and the defense scored two touchdowns in a second half where the momentum gradually shifted from the Nittany Lions to the Buckeyes. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The win was Ohio State's 13th in a row since it resumed playing in-state opponents in 1997, and 29th straight in-state victory. A young Malcolm Jenkins had a breakout year at corner. The three most aggregious ones were the second drive that started at the Ohio State 34-yard line, the third drive in the second quarter that started at the Ohio State 29-yard line, and the last drive of the first half which started at the Ohio State 5-yard line. Once the offensive line started to struggle, they had no shot in that game. Schembechler died at the age of 77 on the eve of the game. Besides not having played anybody, the overall team ability probably wasnt as good as many people remember it. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. HometownIHigh School or J.C. Major Birthdate 93 Nader Abdallah DT 6-5 310 Jr. [31], Coming into the game with Ohio State, the Wolverines ranked twelfth in the nation in rushing offense, led by Mike Hart who had 1,373 yards and 11 touchdowns. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Antonio Pittman scored a touchdown for the ninth game in a row and Ohio State won its eleventh straight, which, with TCUs loss to BYU on September 28, becomes the longest active win streak in Division I-A. They gave up 17 on these three possessions alone. For Troy Smith, the victory was his third over Michigan, making him the first Ohio State quarterback to win three consecutive games over Michigan since Tippy Dye (who attended the 2006 game) (19341936). Head coach Jim Tressel was signed to a contract extension through the 2012 season.[3]. U-M is scoring 39.4 points per game and allowing 11.7 points against, on average. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Ohio State led 210 at the half, and while the Falcons took the second half kickoff and completed an 8-minute drive for a touchdown, the game was never in doubt. . 4 in the AP Poll and No. 6 Michigan overcomes slow start to beat Wisconsin", "Henne Tosses Three TD Passes as U-M Wins Back Jug", "Henne on the Mark Again as Wolverines Down Spartans", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 7 (Oct. 8)", "Defense helps Michigan beat Penn State, stay unbeaten", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 8 (Oct. 15)", "Minus Manningham, Michigan grinds out win over Iowa", "Hart, Michigan hold off rain, Northwestern at home", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 10 (Oct. 29)", "Michigan survives Ball State scare to keep perfect season alive", "Breaston Shines as Michigan Defeats Indiana", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 12 (Nov. 12)", "Report: Michigan legend Schembechler hospitalized again", "Smith-to-Ginn hookup lifts top-ranked Ohio State in blowout", "Ohio State makes statement vs. Texas, but long road lies ahead", "Close early, No. Ohio State's offense scored the first four times it had the ball, rolling up 28 points in the first 15:05 of the game. That 82% against the pass is also good, but not elite (an elite defense would have a sub 65% against the run and a sub 75% against the pass). In 2006, he averaged 8.2 YPA, which was lower than any year from Fields, Haskins, or Stroud, and it was also lower than Barretts two best years. Statistics 2006 Football Statistics 2006 Ohio Northern Football - Final Ohio Northern Combined Team Statistics (as of Nov 11, 2006) All games RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES.. (6-4-0) (3-2-0) (3-2-0) (0-0-0) CONFERENCE. (5-4-0) (3-2-0) (2-2-0) (0-0-0) NON-CONFERENCE.. (1-0-0) (0-0-0) (1-0-0) (0-0-0) The 2006 team didnt measure up to these teams. 24 Penn State Nittany Lions in Columbus and defeated them 286 after scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. I dont have access to his downfield success rate, but the guy he reminded me of the most was J.T. These scholarships were freed due to the departures of Sirjo Welch (grades), Chad Hoobler (transferred to Ashland), Devon Jordan (injuries) and the aforementioned Marcel Frost. The team finished the season with a winloss record of 121, having been defeated by Florida in its final game, the BCS Championship game, and ended the year ranked second. Troy Smith was named co-Big Ten Player of the Week on Offense (with Drew Stanton), and Antonio Smith on Defense (shared with Paul Posluszny). Hart scored his third touchdown after the recovery nineteen seconds into the 4th quarter and the lead was again down to 4. 15 in the Coaches' Poll. First, going into the season, Texas felt like the biggest roadblock to a championship. However, Henne drove the Wolverines 65 yards in 2 minutes for a touchdown to Adrian Arrington and appeared to take back the momentum of the game. My dad and I walked out of the stadium that day talking about his chances to win the Heisman. Ohio State stopped Iowa on three-and-out after the opening kickoff, then drove the field on its first possession to lead 70 and quiet a record Kinnick Stadium crowd overwhelmingly dressed in gold. The Buckeyes represent the Ohio State University in the NCAA's Big Ten . All-time record against Northwestern: 57141. [39], Ohio State received the ball to start the second half, with the Wolverine defense forcing their first three and out of the game. Jan 8 - 2:00 pm Women's Gymnastics Greenville Thu. Ohio State defeated the then-second-ranked Longhorns 247, remaining the No. 2006 OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ROSTER No.Name Pos. Which of course brings me to my larger point: the game against Florida really wasnt on the defense. With an average offensive performance, they could have been national champions. [38] Starting from their own 9, Ohio State drove 91-yards in four plays, scoring on a 39-yard touchdown pass from Smith to receiver Ted Ginn Jr., extending the Buckeye lead to 217. Both offense and defense performed at high levels, and the only Michigan State score (and 69 of its 198 yards) came against the OSU reserves, with a minute to play. On defense, Ohio State adjusted to the Falcons first use of a variation of Nevadas pistol offense (a shotgun variant with a running back lined up behind the QB); BGSU produced a balanced mix of pass and run (179 yards and 160 yards), but 85 yards came on one drive and 54 of the rushing yards on a single run in the 4th quarter when both teams were playing their second strings. Betting analysis for the 2022 College Football season matchup between Texas Tech and Iowa State. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. Find out more. Ohio State controlled the game with defense in the second half, although offensively the 3rd quarter was highlighted by back-to-back end-arounds by Gonzalez and Ginn, gaining 41 yards. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. In August, Ohio State was named the No. This would be the first time in the BCS-era that the top-two-ranked teams would play each other in the regular season. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The Buckeyes 18 total interceptions for the season leads all Division I-A teams. 2006 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season 2003 Season 2002 Season 2001 Season 2000 Season 1999 Season The game was even in all but the score. Join our linker program. Ohio State scored on the opening play of the game with a kickoff return by Ted Ginn Jr., but it would be the last play of the game (and his college career) for him as he left the game with a foot injury sustained during his touchdown celebration. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 1 team by the coaches' poll. 5 in the Coaches' Poll. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. [10][11] He led the Buckeyes to a victory that won Ohio State their first outright Big Ten championship since 1984, an undefeated season, and a berth in the BCS Championship Game on January 8, 2007. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Punter A. J. Trapasso was particularly effective; his six punts averaged 50.8 yards a kick and won Ohio State the battle for field position. 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After this game, with the best offense of the Jim Tressel era and a characteristically excellent defense, a National Championship and a Heisman looked like destiny. Overall, Ohio State riddled the highly touted Wolverine defense for 503 total yards (187 on the ground), and against its top-ranked third-down average (25%), converted six out of eleven (54.5%). After Curtis Terry recovered an Illinois fumble, Ohio State then drove 38 yards for its second touchdown, a short rush by Antonio Pittman. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. Bucks in Desperate Need of Win At Nebraska, Offense Sputters for Second Straight Game. [29], Quarterback Troy Smith entered the game against Michigan with 2,191 passing yards and 26 touchdown passes, while also leading the Heisman Trophy debate. [39] A personal foul penalty committed by the Buckeyes extended the ensuing Wolverines drive, though they would punt three plays later. As part of this collection, the entire 2006 Ohio State season was condensed to these shortened, commercial-free games. On August 9, 2006, the OSU Athletic Department announced the season-long suspension of junior tight end Marcel Frost by Coach Tressel for unspecified violations of team rules. [14] Following a 4117 victory over Central Michigan, the No. Of course, having two first-round receivers to throw to was helpful. Other Conference Games. 54 points is the most that Ohio State has scored since defeating Pitt 720 in 1996. [49] At the end of the season, many Michigan players were recognized for their individual accomplishments. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. Ted Ginn Jr. is still remembered today as one of the fastest Buckeyes ever, and Gonzalez was almost certainly the best slot receiver of the decade for Ohio State. They did well against Florida, but Florida didnt even try to throw downfield. The National Championship game against Alabama (#3) should be a cakewalk. [39] Quarterback Troy Smith and the Buckeyes responded on their ensuing possession, with Smith passing the ball on the first eight plays of the possession. [47] In the final week of the regular season, Florida defeated Arkansas in the SEC Championship Game and USC was defeated by UCLA. Called the "Game of the Century,"[5] this was the first time in the rivalry series that the teams entered the matchup ranked No. The game was played in a persistent, sometimes heavy rain, but field conditions were not a factor. The Buckeyes replied with a 7-minute scoring drive, then after forcing BG to punt, Ted Ginn made his first significant return of the season to the OSU 43. First downs were 16 to 14 in favor of Penn State, rushing yardage 142 to 138 (PSU), and passing yardage 106 to 115 (Ohio State). Penn State intercepted two passes and Ohio State three. [2] The game received extensive media coverage from ABC and ESPN, including in the preceding week and from a visit from ESPN College GameDay the morning of the game. [4] Terry Bowden, a sports broadcaster and former coach, named Ohio State No. They just dumped it underneath the whole game. of The Catch to lead 240. Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. Play Index. Later in the 4th quarter, Datish again turned over the ball on a bad snap after Ohio State had driven deep into Michigan territory, but Michigan was forced to punt. Northern Illinois. Troy Smith was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. This is a forum post from a site member. In addition to Smith's 191 passing yards, Justin Zwick saw playing time in both halves, completing 4 of his 9 passes for 57 yards. Record: 12-1 (3rd of 119) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Lost BCS Championship 41-14 versus Florida, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 11:40AM. This was a good defense, but they couldnt single-handedly carry an offense like the 2002 defense or even the 2005 defense. [39] Ohio State was led by Pittman's 139 rushing yards, and also saw Wells, a freshman, run for 56 yards, while Manningham rushed for 13 yards on 2 carries for the Wolverines'. Either way, Ohio State should have expected a hard-fought game, and they got something more disappointing. 1, while Michigan was ranked No. Defensive end LaMarr Woodley was unanimously named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, while also being named the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year by the coaches'. Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. Ohio State finished their non-conference schedule defeating Bowling Green 357 and then defeated Michigan State the next week in Spartan Stadium 387, with the Buckeyes defense controlling much of the game. 2 Notre Dame", "No. With Michigan out of timeouts, Pittman carried the ball for a first down on third and one, and the clock expired. For the second straight season the Buckeye defense harried Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate into one of his worst performances. Ohio State began strong, driving the ball 80 yards on its opening series for a Chris Wells touchdown. Some of those games were a little closer than the score indicated. It is a lengthy video, but if you have time, its worth a watch. Or write about sports? [39] Overall, Henne threw two touchdown passes in the game. It was bad to the point that Troy Smith had a negative adjusted passing average for the game, with -0.7 AY/A. At the time, many fans (myself included) expected that game to be a formality rather than an actual contest. Standouts for Ohio State were Anthony Gonzalez, who made eight catches for 142 yards and a touchdown, and Ted Ginn Jr., who caught 5 passes for 97 yards including a 29-yard touchdown late in the first half that countered the lone score by the Longhorns. Michigan again appeared to take back the momentum with a scoring drive and a field goal following an interception thrown by Smith at the Ohio State 25, but Antonio Pittman found a wide gap in the Michigan defensive line and ran away from the Wolverine secondary for a 56-yard touchdown that gave Ohio State an 11-point lead again. [38] The Buckeyes took their first lead of the game two plays later on a 52-yard touchdown run from freshman running back Chris Wells, with the score now 147 in favor of Ohio State. Ohio State would extend their lead again following an Antonio Pittman touchdown run, though Michigan would bring the game within four points on another Hart touchdown run. Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. My primary motivation for rewatching the 2006 season was to see if there were any signs that a loss of that magnitude was possible. 14 Michigan to opening win", "Neither lightning nor CMU can stop Hart, No. 6 in the polls and defeated their in-state rival Michigan State 3113, holding the Spartans to just 60 rushing yards, while they themselves ran the ball for 211 yards. The culmination of both his calm demeaner and his arm talent came with his pocket presence and with his ability to make plays when escaping the pocket. Metairie, La./Archbishop Rummel Undeclared 10125185 . lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. Under relentless pressure from the Gator's defensive line, QB Troy Smith posted the worst game of his career being sacked 5 times and completing only 4 passes (on 14 throws for 35 yards), 1 interception, 1 fumble and 29 yards on sacks. 2006 Results. [39] Manningham was the top receiver for Henne, who had 86 yards on 6 receptions, followed by Arrington who had 90 yards on five receptions. Laurinaitis and Trapasso were named Big Ten Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively. Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team stats for the 2022 season. Troy Smith was my favorite player growing up, and he still was incredible that season. Even though there wasnt a true breakout defensive end, Vernon Gholston was a solid rusher with 8.5 sacks, and Quinn Pitcock was an outstanding DT with 8 sacks of his own. Quarterback Troy Smith was the recipient of the school's seventh Heisman Trophy, distinguishing him as the best player in college football. [39], Defensively, David Harris led Michigan with ten total tackles in the game, followed by Terrance Taylor with seven. Ohio State entered the 2006 season ranked No. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. Except for Wolfe, the Huskies were totally ineffective on offense, converting only one out of thirteen third downs. after sports commentators noticed that there was an illegal block in the back penalty during that punt return that was not called. Ted Ginn was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. The Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. [39] After converting a first down on their next possession, the Wolverines were forced to punt. The Buckeyes crushed the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Ohio Stadium, 440. While Laurinaitis was a great linebacker, the linebackers as a unit was not as good as 2005. In the second quarter, freshman Chris Wells used a spin move and a hurdle of a tackler to break away for a 52-yard run that put the Buckeyes up 147. [2] The opening kickoff by Aaron Pettrey was taken for a touchback by Michigan, with the Wolverines starting their first possession at their own 20 yard line. Ginn had his best day as a receiver in 2006, catching 10 passes for 122 yards. UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. 2 Florida Gators. 2 in the polls. Both Michigan and Ohio State scored on their first offensive possessions, while the Buckeyes would eventually go up 217 midway through the second quarter. The 1st quarter ended scoreless as James Laurinaitis grabbed his third interception of the season to stop a PSU drive but the Buckeyes squandered the opportunity with a missed field goal by Aaron Pettrey. After Texas tied the game at 7 with less than two minutes to play in the first half, Troy Smith led a quick touchdown drive to put the Buckeyes ahead for the rest of the game. Thats not to say that these quarterbacks couldnt be great; quarterbacks now are constantly involved in 7-on-7 drills and are in pass-first offenses from a young age. College Football Scores. [16][34] Ohio State defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 377 the following week, with Troy Smith throwing for 203 yards and two touchdowns. Although the teams were nearly equal in yardage (348 Ohio State to 326 Texas) and first downs (2017 in favor of Texas), Ohio State did not turn the ball over and converted a recovered fumble and a Colt McCoy interception, both forced by linebacker James Laurinaitis, into 10 points. They scored on a 50-yard field goal by Aaron Pettrey just before halftime but did not have another effective offensive series after that. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. Newberry, 6-2, 8-2 ; Wingate, 6-2, 8-2. Sure, none of these teams were top tier. Yet, by the end of the season, only Florida would look like a great team, and we all know how that game went. After beating them, the mindset of the fanbase was focused toward a national championship. When I started to write this, I started talking about some of the first games that this team played but abruptly stopped. Pittman finished the day with 155 yards on 16 carries. Fresh cotton and other wares at Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. Jan 12 - 6:30 pm Men's Basketball Minnesota Fri. Jan 13 - 6:00 pm Women's Ice Hockey Wisconsin Fri. Jan 13 - 6:30 pm Men's Ice Hockey Michigan Fri. Jan 13 - TBA Men's Swim & Dive Texas Fri. Jan 13 - TBA Women's Swim & Dive Alabama James Laurinaitis was a big surprise after losing Bobby Carpenter, AJ Hawk, and Anthony Schlegal the year before. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 1 team in all major college football polls. While it isnt wholly novel, he points out that the only real mismatch was Ohio States lack of ability to pass, and shockingly, they had only 1 positive passing result in 20 attempts. The 1998 team has Michigan State and Nick Saban to thank for not winning a national championship. He reminds me a bit of Marcus Crowley. 3 in all major polls. Iowa reached the Ohio State 14 on the ensuing possession but was forced to settle for a field goal. 2022 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats Previous Year Record: 11-2 (6th of 131) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 4th in the Current AP poll Conference: Big Ten (East Division) Conference Record: 8-1 Coach: Ryan Day (11-2) Points For: 575 Points/G: 44.2 (2nd of 131) Points Against: 273 More Team Info Ohio State School History 2022 Ohio State Statistics 2 BCS spot", "Smith Named Buckeyes' Most Valuable Player", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2006_Ohio_State_Buckeyes_football_team&oldid=1127755341, Big Ten Conference football champion seasons, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox college sports team season with no sport parameter, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases from April 2011, All articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, $ BCS representative as conference champion, Joe Daniels Quarterbacks / Passing Game Coordinator (6th year), John Peterson Offensive Tight Ends / Recruiting Coordinator (3rd year), Stan Jefferson - Director of Player Development (3rd year), Eric Lichter - Director of Football Performance (1st year), Butch Reynolds - Speed Coordinator (2nd year). The last Buckeye loss to an Ohio team was to Oberlin College in 1921. I think it is easy to forget now, but Troy Smith was a completely different player in 2006 than he was in prior years. They started on Ohio States side of the field 5 times and scored 31 points off these opportunities. Aaron Pettrey was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his two field goals, ten points, and five kickoffs for touchbacks. Troy Smith completed 85% of his passes for three touchdowns and Antonio Pittman scored two others rushing. Ohio State played well on defense until the final five minutes of the game, holding Illinois to 137 yards before their touchdown drive, but in the end the Illini outgained Ohio State 233 yards to 224, although having possession nearly twelve minutes less. After rewatching all the games yeah, maybe we should have seen that game coming. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 6 in the polls the following week. While the game was closer than I remember, it felt like an impressive win. Its not unusual for teams to drop a bit; both teams ended up dropping significantly from number 2. Senior Roy Hall caught four passes for 50 yards. [38] Time expired in the game, following three straight runs from Pittman, giving Ohio State the 4239 victory. Do you have a sports website? Furthermore, the next best team Ohio State played was Penn State who finished the year rated #31 in SRS after being ranked #24 in the coaches poll at the time of playing Ohio State, followed not so closely by #56 rated Iowa, who was ranked #13 in the coaches poll at the time of the game. This sounds nearly heretical if you just remembered/watched the highlights, like I did. In the second half, the Buckeyes had three straight series of losses and were consistently out-muscled by an inspired and athletic Illinois defense the entire half, gaining just 27 yards. The Buckeye rout, coupled with Michigan's 343 defeat of Indiana, set the stage for the first No. With a little over 2 minutes left in the first half, they had 82 yards. [40] For Ohio State, Laurinaitis led the Buckeyes with nine total tackles in the game, followed by Antonio Smith with eight. Ohio State racked up 29 first downs to Minnesota's 10, and had a 5:22 edge in time of possession. [50] Several players also received a unanimous selection to the All-Big Ten First Team, including Woodley, running back Mike Hart, and cornerback Leon Hall. Coaches. Smith received the highest percentage of first-place votes in Heisman voting history. They were good, as they had the 16th best offense with the 3rd best defense. The defense was better than expected and was suffocating at times. Their onside kick attempt was recovered by Ted Ginn Jr. on the fly and retained after a hard hit by the Wolverine hands team. Henne passed for a 16-yard score and a two-point conversion, providing the final margin. Number Name Position HT. Record: 9-5 (34th of 119) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Lost GMAC Bowl 28-7 versus Southern Mississippi, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 11:40AM. Baseball. [38] The Wolverines completed a two-point conversion on a pass from Henne to Steve Breaston, making it a three-point game at 4239 in favor of Ohio State. [52] The Wolverines finished the season with a 3218 loss to USC in Rose Bowl and were ranked No. Betting analysis for the 2019 College Football season matchup between Nebraska and Maryland. The Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. Ohio University Top scoreboard . Following the game, Ohio State claimed the Big Ten championship outright, for the first time since 1984, and a berth in the BCS National Championship Game, while the Wolverines would accept a berth in the Rose Bowl. [38] Michigan took advantage of the penalty scoring two plays later on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Henne to Adrian Arrington, cutting the Ohio State lead to 2114. Antonio Smith Bo Rein Award (most inspirational player), Stan White Jr. John W. Galbreath Award (excellence in academics), Quinn Pitcock Bill Willis Award (most outstanding defensive player), David Patterson Jim Marshall Warrior Award, Ted Ginn Jr. Archie Griffin Award (most outstanding offensive player), Chris Wells Most outstanding freshman offensive player, Donald Washington Most outstanding freshman defensive player, Antonio Pittman Rex Kern Offensive Back Award, James Laurinaitis Randy Gradishar Linebacker Award, Drew Norman Ike Kelley Special Teams Award, Brandon Mitchell Arnie Chonko Defensive Back Award, Jay Richardson Jack Stephenson Defensive Lineman Award, Anthony Gonzalez Paul Warfield Outstanding Receiver Award, Doug Datish Jim Parker Offensive Lineman Award (shared), T. J. Illinois drove 80 yards in the last five minutes of the game to close the margin to a touchdown, but Ohio State recovered the onside kick and managed to hold the ball until only 4 seconds were left in the game. Considered by some the greatest rivalry in American sports,[6] the rivalry had to that point been the de facto Big Ten Conference championship game on 22 occasions, with the game affecting the determination of the championship an additional 27 times (the Big Ten did not have a conference championship game until 2011). The Buckeyes' remained No. Troy Smith threw for 183 yards and a touchdown on 1421 passing, and scored a rushing touchdown on a long scramble. It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Team captains were announced August 25, 2006. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. From a fans perspective, it would be like beating Oklahoma State (#7) by a field goal at the end of the season, after a year with big wins against Wake Forest (#17) by 17 points, Tennessee (#31) by 22 points, and North Carolina (#56) by 21 points. It was the first meeting between the schools in football. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. Smiths biggest problem was his lack of accuracy down the field, limiting Ohio State to an offense without a significant vertical component to their passing game. Anything higher than that and a team looks dominant. The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. [39] Troy Smith turned the ball over for a third time on the ensuing Buckeye possession, this time on a fumble that was recovered by the Wolverines at the Michigan 32. [11] The Wolverines' opened the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 277. 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