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Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns, hitting eight different receivers, and was sacked only once. Betting analysis for the 2019 College Football season matchup between Nebraska and Maryland. Overall, Smith threw four touchdown passes and one interception. Conferences. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Even so, Illinois forced a punt and drove for its only touchdown. Head coach Jim Tressel was signed to a contract extension through the 2012 season.[3]. Find out more. The 2005 team was unlucky to have existed during the same season as the 2005 versions of Texas and USC. However Ohio State made all the big plays to overcome a strong defensive effort by Penn State and win going away, 286. 2 Notre Dame", "No. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. It was bad to the point that Troy Smith had a negative adjusted passing average for the game, with -0.7 AY/A. Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. Justin Zwick added the other rushing score on a 4th quarter sneak. Passing. Get the huge collection of 2006 Ohio State sports cards online at Beckett.com. 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. He looked more like a point guard than a quarterback. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes the following week 3817 in Kinnick Stadium. Senior Roy Hall caught four passes for 50 yards. Smith was 15 of 22 for 234 yards; Wells rushed for 53 and Pittman for 48; and Gonzalez had 7 receptions for 118 yards. Called simply "The Game" by some, the rivalry is considered one of the greatest in American sports. The reason that the fanbase felt like this team could go undefeated is also the second reason I stopped going game-by-game for this review: the schedule was shockingly weak, even if it didnt look that weak. Ohio State. The Buckeyes defeated the No. All-time record against Minnesota: 3970. So. Ohio University Top scoreboard . [39] After converting a first down on their next possession, the Wolverines were forced to punt. Which of course brings me to my larger point: the game against Florida really wasnt on the defense. [38] Hart scored his second touchdown of the day on a two-yard run, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 2821. Against Michigan's top-rated rushing defense, Pittman carried the ball 18 times for 139 yards and Wells 5 times for 56. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. Find out more. [56] Laurinaitis also received the Bronko Nagurski Trophy for best defensive player. The offense again started slowly in the 2nd half until effective rushing by Antonio Pittman, including a 48-yard sprint for a touchdown, put the game away. 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. So, could we have seen the Florida game coming? WT. [39], Henne entered the game as the Wolverines' starting quarterback; he completed 21 of 35 passes for 267 passing yards. [38] Time expired in the game, following three straight runs from Pittman, giving Ohio State the 4239 victory. James Laurinaitis answered those questions after a 13-tackle performance with an interception and two passes defended. 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 Buckeyes scored 17 points in the 2nd quarter, including a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown by Ted Ginn, his 6th career punt return for touchdown, establishing a new B-10 career record. [48], Following the loss, Michigan finished the regular season with an 111 record and ranked No. Running back Antonio Pittman carried the ball 19 times for 111 yards and a touchdown, while true freshman Chris Wells, in his first game as a Buckeye, carried the ball 10 times for 50 yards and a touchdown. Laurinaitis also received national recognition for Player of the Week honors from the Walter Camp Foundation and as the Football Writers Association of America-Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week. [20] Following the victory, Michigan moved up to No. 24 Penn State Nittany Lions in Columbus and defeated them 286 after scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Their punt pinned Illinois at the Illini three and the game ended on the next play. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. With an average offensive performance, they could have been national champions. For SRS, anything between 20-22 is usually what the National Champion of any given year gets. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. Since Ohio State earned a bid in the BCS National Championship Game, Michigan received a bid in the Rose Bowl, where they played the No. Now, high schools across the country can have high-powered pass-first offenses due to the aptitude of high school quarterbacks. Smith escaped a leg tackle by a Spartan defender and threw a touchdown pass to Brian Robiskie, and Chris Wells completed the Buckeye scoring with a touchdown run at the beginning of the 4th quarter. It shouldnt matter though. 2 in the BCS standings, while Ohio State was ranked No. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnhX_2cuCK4. Troy Smith received his fifth Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award for the 2006 season, setting a new conference record for most received in a single season. [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. 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. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [39] Following three straight runs by Mike Hart, the Buckeye defense again gave the Wolverines a first down on a pass interference penalty. All-time record against Michigan State: 25120. Either way, Ohio State should have expected a hard-fought game, and they got something more disappointing. Ohio State immediately replied, however, tying the score when Smith hooked up with senior wideout Roy Hall for a 1-yard touchdown pass. At the time, many fans (myself included) expected that game to be a formality rather than an actual contest. A young Beanie Wells looked good in his limited action too, though he wasnt yet the player he would become in 2007. Pittman, A (62), Hartline, Brian (13) Date: 1/8/2007 Site: Glendale, Ariz. Stadium: Univ. (If the call had been made there would have been no effect to the outcome of the game, but to the record only.) This account has made 25-40 minute edits of hundreds of college football games since the 1970s. Smith had 185 yards passing. [38] Mike Hart received the ball on the first play from scrimmage, rushing for three yards. Besides the outstanding defensive effort, Smith was outstanding again, throwing for more than 10 YPA. Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. For the second straight season the Buckeye defense harried Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate into one of his worst performances. 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. Tony Hunt with four more carries outrushed Antonio Pittman, 138 yards to 110, and Troy Smith (12 of 22 passing) was virtually even with Anthony Morelli in passing statistics. 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. If you watch incoming freshman Devin Browns high school team, Corner Canyon, they are constantly throwing the ball down the field. 14 in the AP Poll, while being ranked No. Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. Offensive captains were seniors Troy Smith and Doug Datish. U-M is scoring 39.4 points per game and allowing 11.7 points against, on average. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. However, despite allowing a number of long gains on broken plays, Ohio State effectively stopped UC's offense after the scoring drive, accumulating eight sacks, three interceptions, and holding the Bearcats to 212 total yards and 4 rushing. Thats a bad day offensively. Metairie, La./Archbishop Rummel Undeclared 10125185 . lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [40], Both before and after the game, many believed there would be a rematch between Ohio State and Michigan in the BCS National Championship Game, with some suggesting that regardless of the outcome, both teams were still the best two in college football and should therefore be ranked No. Downing Jim Parker Offensive Lineman Award (shared), This page was last edited on 16 December 2022, at 13:23. Laurinaitis and Trapasso were named Big Ten Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively. 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. He was picked on a bit against Florida. [11] Following a victory over the then-second-ranked Texas on September 9, the Buckeyes' top rank was cemented. [40] Branch had one interception and Rondell Biggs accounted for the Wolverines' only quarterback sack of the game. No, but they certainly were not bullet-proof. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. A young Malcolm Jenkins had a breakout year at corner. [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. [49] At the end of the season, many Michigan players were recognized for their individual accomplishments. [32] Michigan quarterback Chad Henne compiled 1,932 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions, with Mario Manningham, Steve Breaston and Adrian Arrington leading the team in receptions. 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. The last Buckeye loss to an Ohio team was to Oberlin College in 1921. Except for Wolfe, the Huskies were totally ineffective on offense, converting only one out of thirteen third downs. 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. The Ohio State Buckeyes football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Ohio State Buckeyes football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking.Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. 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'. 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. Troy Smith tied a career-high with four touchdown passes and the Buckeye defense forced five turnoverseach of which resulted in a touchdownas the Buckeyes steamrolled overmatched Northwestern, 5410. The only team with an SRS higher than that 2019 Ohio State team is the 2020 Alabama National Championship team. Both teams lost a game that shocked everyone. [39], In terms of rushing offense, Ohio State outgained Michigan 187 to 130 yards, led by Pittman who ran for 139 rushing yards on 18 carries. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. If Troy Smith threw like this in 2021, he would have been roasted mercilessly on the 11W forums, and people would have been calling for Justin Zwick to start. Defensive captains named were seniors Quinn Pitcock and David Patterson. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. It always felt like he was going to make something happen. [39] Ohio State started their next drive with seven consecutive pass attempts, driving 72 yards to the Michigan 8. In addition to Nicol, tight end Jake Ballard caught a pass for a score, as did both Ginn and Anthony Gonzalez. I will list both for a reference regardless. 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). 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 Betting analysis for the 2022 College Football season matchup between Texas Tech and Iowa State. We present them here for purely educational purposes. My primary motivation for rewatching the 2006 season was to see if there were any signs that a loss of that magnitude was possible. He could run an offense with a lot of short passing, but he was not able to run the wide-open offense that Ryan Day likes to run. BCS National Championship Game Florida 41, Ohio State 14, 2006 Big Ten Conference football standings, 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings, 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State football game, "Ohio State QB Troy Smith wins Heisman Trophy", "Smith announces new contract for Tressel", "Michigan holds slight edge over USC for No. Troy Smith was my favorite player growing up, and he still was incredible that season. First, going into the season, Texas felt like the biggest roadblock to a championship. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes looked to be an all-time great one, but looking back at it, they were never one of the greatest teams. 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. The defense also took a step backward from the year before, though not by much. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. "[5][12][13], In the preseason polls, Michigan opened the 2006 season ranked No. Or, at the very least, the game didnt totally come out of nowhere. [27] Michigan's 343 win over Indiana would bring them to 110 on the season and keep them ranked No. [38] A fumble by Smith again gave the ball back to the Wolverines, this time at the Ohio State 9. [47] In the final week of the regular season, Florida defeated Arkansas in the SEC Championship Game and USC was defeated by UCLA. Troy Smith played his last game in Columbus against archrival Michigan, in what was billed by some as The Game of the Century. Michigan (+27.6), Ohio State (+29.5), and Georgia (+26.7) are the only teams in the country with . 2 in all major polls. 2 in the nation. Troy Smith was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. 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. [5] Ohio State thus garnered pre-season number one from USA Today, the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. 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%). 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. 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. 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 Florida's only defeat during 2006 came on the road at Auburn's JordanHare Stadium in the seventh week of the season. Do you have a sports website? Beyond his performance, Ohio State kept a Texas team that was expected to be explosive to only a single touchdown. All-time record against Northwestern: 57141. Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. Ohio State used both a dominating offense and a crushing defense to control the game, played under cool and very windy conditions. 14 in the AP preseason poll. After the penalty Penn State again settled for a field goal and this appeared to be the defining moment that shifted the momentum towards Ohio State. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. 2006 Results. The Buckeyes intercepted a possible scoring pass and ran it for a touchdown. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes schedule and results. Most of his best highlights are of him making an incredible throw downfield. 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. 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. He led the team with 8.5 sacks, including the only sack Tim Tebow took in the title game. [4][37], Ohio State won the coin toss and elected to defer, giving Michigan the ball to start the first half. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. Michigan took an early 70 lead on its opening drive, driving 80 yards and keeping the Buckeye defense completely off-balance. Those mistakes being the interceptions, missed field goals, and the false start penalty at 4th and 1. 3 in the rankings and trailed Florida by only 0.0101 points. The 2006 team beat cupcakes soundly, but not overwhelmingly. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 1 in all major polls. 11 Wolverines traveled to Notre Dame Stadium to play the No. [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. [9], All-time record against NIU: 100 (first meeting). Those two both had over 700 yards, which was plenty productive for the time. [38] After driving to the Ohio State 16, the Wolverines scored on a touchdown pass from Henne to Tyler Ecker. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 12-1 (3rd of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten Conference Record: 8-0 Coach: Jim Tressel (12-1) Points For: 450 Points/G: 34.6 (8th of 119) Points Against: 166 More Team Info Ohio State School History 2006 Ohio State Statistics 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. Should they have lost that badly? In the highlight video above, you can see him make short throws on target with velocity all over the field. College Football Scores. [39] Ohio State responded three plays later on a 56-yard touchdown from Antonio Pittman, giving the Buckeyes a 3524 lead. It is also about matchups, luck, and opponents. I dont have access to his downfield success rate, but the guy he reminded me of the most was J.T. The first thing I remembered about the schedule in 2006 was that Ohio State played the #2 team in the country three times with games against Texas, Michigan, and Florida. Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. 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. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Roy Hall tied the game at 77. . Before 2002, postseason games were not includ-ed in NCAA final football statistics or records. [53][54], Following the win, Ohio State finished the regular season undefeated at 120, their first undefeated regular season since their 2002 national championship. Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. For questions or updates to the 2019 Division II, please email Phil Pierce ([email protected] October 24, 2022 Football. Michigan is one of two teams ranked in the top 10 in both scoring offense (ninth) and scoring defense (second), along with Ohio State (second, offense, 10th, defense). 2006 OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ROSTER No.Name Pos. This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. On August 31, 2006, senior linebacker Mike D'Andrea underwent knee surgery and was declared out for the season. They were a very good defense, but they needed help from the offense. There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [35], Ohio State faced the No. The official 2022 Football cumulative statistics for the Skip To Main Content. Do you have a blog? [50] Many players were also named to various All-American Teams, including Woodley, Hall, Long, Hart and defensive end Alan Branch. Ht. [39] Michigan's next possession began with five straight completions from Henne. Marcus Freeman intercepted a pass at the Spartan 39 with 2 minutes remaining in the half, and the Buckeyes converted it for a score with a pass from Troy Smith to Anthony Gonzalez reminiscent[according to whom?] After moving out to a big lead, the Buckeyes rotated many players in and out of the game on both offense and defense en route to an easy 3512 opening game victory. Ohio State, playing a classic sandwich game, overcame a slow start, three quarters without much offensive rhythm, and a good UC defensive game plan that employed stunting and looping its quick linemen to blow out the Bearcats in the 4th quarter, 377. Of course, having two first-round receivers to throw to was helpful. Rushing: Miyan Williams, 117-783 (6.7 avg) 13 TD; TreVeyon Henderson, 107-571 (5.3 avg) 6 TD; Dallan Hayden, 100-503 . The 2017 Buckeyes had a better offense and a worse defense, but they were both balanced teams. 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. 1 in the BCS rankings by just 0.003 points over Michigan, while USC, Florida, and Notre Dame rounded out the top five. It was the second win on the road in four weeks over a ranked team for the Buckeyes, who won their 12th game in a row to lead Division I-A in active win streaks. The Ohio High School Athletic Association: Football Archived State Tournament Results: . 1 vs. No. The team in the last ten years that they compare best to is probably the 2017 Buckeyes, though not as good. 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. The next two receivers, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, were good third and fourth options for the team as sophomores. The 2019 team with an SRS of 27.38 is one of the all-time great college football teams. The Buckeye defense, which featured five first-time starters, sacked Huskie quarterbacks Phil Horvath and Dan Nicholson four times and intercepted Horvath once. Still, with these two, the backfield was more than good enough. [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. [6] The suspension resulted in the elevation of sophomore Rory Nicol to the top of the depth chart as the only tight end with significant game experience. I dont think anybody should have expected an easy game, though I might be overestimating how many fans were confident going into it. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. 1. All games played on Saturdays unless otherwise noted. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [28][29] On November 17, former Michigan coach Bo Schembechler collapsed and was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. [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. Join our linker program. Visit ESPN for the team statistics of the SE Louisiana Lions vs. Chicago State Cougars NCAAM basketball game on 3 December 2006 In the final two minutes, Penn State put together a strong drive in an attempt to regain control over the game, but this was ended with the first of two interceptions. 2006 Ohio State Football Commitment List Total Commitments 20 Coaches. The Buckeyes represent the Ohio State University in the NCAA's Big Ten . 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. Elg. Join our linker program. Ohio State had a perfectly balanced offense for the game, accruing 270 yards both passing and rushing. Ohio State turned the ball over on fumbles three times, including two plays in a row in the 2nd quarter, but intercepted Minnesota 3 times (by Antonio Smith, Jamario ONeal, and Malcolm Jenkins). [39], Ohio State received the ball to start the second half, with the Wolverine defense forcing their first three and out of the game. A late touchdown and two-point conversion would not be enough for Michigan, as the Buckeyes' would go on to win the game 4239. A rush from no gain from Hart was the last play of the third quarter. 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. 1 position and Florida went into the No. 1 in his preseason Sweet 16 rankings and stated Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. were Heisman Trophy hopefuls. [32] The Michigan defense ranked third in the nation, allowing only 231.4 yard per game, while also having the best rush defense, holding opponents to only 29.9 rushing yards per game and giving up only three rushing touchdowns. 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. All-time record against Bowling Green: 400. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Troy Smith completed 21 of his 30 passing attempts without an interception, producing 203 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ted Ginn. of The Catch to lead 240. Pittman finished the day with 155 yards on 16 carries. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. Troy Smith was Heisman favorite from the first game, and he did not disappoint. FINAL. 3 in all major polls. Freshman Kurt Coleman blocked a field goal attempt in the first half. With Ohio State securing a spot in the BCS National Championship game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, they faced the Florida Gators. Both teams would go on to win their remaining games and enter the rivalry with Michigan, ranked No. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [39] Three plays later, on Ohio State's next possession, Troy Smith threw an interception to Alan Branch, giving Michigan possession of the ball at the Buckeye 25 yard line. Hart scored his third touchdown after the recovery nineteen seconds into the 4th quarter and the lead was again down to 4. 2019-20 Football Statistics. The shutout was Ohio State's first since September 27, 2003. I recently came across the YouTube channel SteelBuck 6. James Laurinaitis led in tackles with 9, including a sack, and intercepted his second pass of the season. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [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. 1, while Michigan was ranked No. I reiterate: this team felt like a team of destiny, especially after Troy Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy after his magnificent performance against the Wolverines. His game quarterback rating of 214.7 against BGSU raised his career rating to 158.1, the highest in Big Ten history. I had watched the big games in 2004 and 2005, but 2006 is really where my love of the sport first started. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. The Tennessee game only had 14 offensive points for the Buckeyes, but the two pick sixes made the score look good. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Quarterback Troy Smith was the recipient of the school's seventh Heisman Trophy, distinguishing him as the best player in college football. Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter) OHSAA - 2006 STATE FOOTBALL FINALS HILLIARD-DAVIDSON vs MENTOR (Dec 02, 2006 at CANTON, OH) H 1-10 H40 H-D ball on H-D40. Bucks in Desperate Need of Win At Nebraska, Offense Sputters for Second Straight Game. [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. Each level of the defense had at least one standout. Men's Sports. 2006 Ohio Bobcats Stats Previous Year Next Year Record: 9-5 (34th of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Conference: MAC (East Division) Conference Record: 7-1 Coach: Frank Solich (9-5) Points For: 276 Points/G: 19.7 (85th of 119) Points Against: 253 Opp Pts/G: 18.1 (23rd of 119) SRS: -4.89 (81st of 119) SOS: -6.03 (113th of 119) Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. This is a forum post from a site member. On paper, that looks like a challenging schedule that would test any elite team. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The defense had four sacks in addition to the interception, and ten tackles for loss, with Quinn Pitcock (3 solo tackles, including 2 sacks) and Jay Richardson (4 solo tackles) having outstanding days. [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. I guess it is a bit of a concern that Ohio State only beat Oklahoma State by 3. Its not unusual for teams to drop a bit; both teams ended up dropping significantly from number 2. The shutout was preserved with two defensive stops on 4th down and short yardage, the second on a 4th-and-inches at the Ohio State 15 late in the game. 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. I mentioned that there were some personnel issues that might have caused this, but the defense had a couple of structural issues too. Their onside kick attempt was recovered by Ted Ginn Jr. on the fly and retained after a hard hit by the Wolverine hands team. 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. 14 Michigan to opening win", "Neither lightning nor CMU can stop Hart, No. [32], Traditionally, the rivalry game between Michigan and Ohio State kicked off at noon on ABC. Colton Denning made a great highlight video showcasing what kind of a player he was at Ohio State. Both were led by long-time starting senior quarterbacks. All rights reserved. All-time record against Penn State: 11110. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 1 vs. No. His first game against NIU seemed to be a harbinger of things to come, with nearly 300 yards passing, 3 touchdowns, no interceptions, 11.9 YPA, and a QB rating of 211.4. View PDF . 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. 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. Anything higher than that and a team looks dominant. 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. Aaron Pettrey was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his two field goals, ten points, and five kickoffs for touchbacks. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600 yards with 11 touchdowns on the ground. . That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. 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. On defense, linebacker James Laurinaitis intercepted a pass in his fourth consecutive game and registered a sack, linebacker Marcus Freeman also had a sack and an interception, and safety Brandon Mitchell intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble by Iowa tight end Scott Chandler. I did not have time to make a montage of these throws, but I was surprised how often he missed a wide open Ginn. 3 in the Coaches'. They scored using Jim Tressels way: field position. Iowa State: 10-43: 12/22: 3/5: 8/17: 5/9: 22-24 / 32-163: 23-40-2 / . Troy Smith completed 85% of his passes for three touchdowns and Antonio Pittman scored two others rushing. The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. Backup defensive back Andre Amos also made an interception late in the game on a 4th down play that replay officials bizarrely chose to review and reverse, even though the ball was Ohio State's either way and no one had challenged the ruling. My dad and I walked out of the stadium that day talking about his chances to win the Heisman. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 2006 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Division VI . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Number Name Position HT. Despite his excellent season, his efficiency did drop a bit from 2005, when he averaged 9.6 YPA. He reminds me a bit of Marcus Crowley. M 1-10 M16 BART TANSKI pass complete to BRANDON JAMES for 7 yards to . They scored on a 50-yard field goal by Aaron Pettrey just before halftime but did not have another effective offensive series after that. Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. Besides not having played anybody, the overall team ability probably wasnt as good as many people remember it. 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. 1 and No. They did not look like an all-time great team, so they were always going to be vulnerable. Iowa scored quickly at the start of the 4th quarter to narrow a three-touchdown deficit to 14 points, but Ohio State responded with a pair of interceptions of Drew Tate that put the game away. [38] Three runs for 58 yards by Mike Hart set up Michigan at the Ohio State 2. 2006 Football Season - Ohio State Buckeyes Choose sport Sun. While Laurinaitis was a great linebacker, the linebackers as a unit was not as good as 2005. Michigan quarterback Chad Henne set up a 1-yard run for Mike Hart with an effective passing attack to Mario Manningham. The Lions gained only a single yard, however, and missed a field goal. [32] James Laurinaitis and Malcolm Jenkins led the team with five and four respectively. James Laurinaitis was a big surprise after losing Bobby Carpenter, AJ Hawk, and Anthony Schlegal the year before. 5 USC Trojans. 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. 1 in the nation) on November 18, 2006, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio/St. [16][34] Ohio State defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 377 the following week, with Troy Smith throwing for 203 yards and two touchdowns. That was the first year that I really followed college football. The efficiency he showed that day is still considered remarkable. 1 team in all major college football polls. 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. 5 in the Coaches' Poll. 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. Ohio State's domination was such that it did not punt at all during the game. 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.) 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. Texas had two streaks ended by the loss: a 12-game streak in which it had scored at least 40 points a game (and averaged 52), and a 21-game winning streak. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 [46] Following USC's victory over Notre Dame the following week, the Trojans jumped the Wolverines into the No. [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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 2 rankings from the conference rivals and the hype that led up to the matchup, the game was referred to as the "Game of the Century. [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. Huber Heights. This would be the first time in the BCS-era that the top-two-ranked teams would play each other in the regular season. 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. Do you have a sports website? [39], Defensively, David Harris led Michigan with ten total tackles in the game, followed by Terrance Taylor with seven. 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