1, while Michigan was ranked No. CI. [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. Troy Smith played his last game in Columbus against archrival Michigan, in what was billed by some as The Game of the Century. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Trinity Valley breaks into the top-five in latest DI poll. There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. Still, with these two, the backfield was more than good enough. [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. On paper, that looks like a challenging schedule that would test any elite team. Ohio State. [38], The second quarter began with Michigan again being unable to move the ball, and being forced to punt after a three and out. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team stats for the 2022 season. All rights reserved. After rewatching all the games yeah, maybe we should have seen that game coming. 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. Ohio State played sixty-one players. James Laurinaitis led in tackles with 9, including a sack, and intercepted his second pass of the season. [38] Three runs for 58 yards by Mike Hart set up Michigan at the Ohio State 2. Against Michigan's top-rated rushing defense, Pittman carried the ball 18 times for 139 yards and Wells 5 times for 56. Play Index. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. 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. With an average offensive performance, they could have been national champions. Coaches. [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. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. 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 The only team with an SRS higher than that 2019 Ohio State team is the 2020 Alabama National Championship team. [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. 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 began strong, driving the ball 80 yards on its opening series for a Chris Wells touchdown. [39] After driving to the Ohio State 34, Michigan was unable to convert on a fourth down, turning it over to Ohio State. 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. COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State's 2022 season came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday night in the Peach Bowl as Noah Ruggles missed a 50-yard field goal and the Buckeyes lost to defending . The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [39], Henne entered the game as the Wolverines' starting quarterback; he completed 21 of 35 passes for 267 passing yards. Iowa reached the Ohio State 14 on the ensuing possession but was forced to settle for a field goal. [39], The game was considered an offensive shootout, with both teams combining for 900 yards of total offense, and 81 total points. I cant point to anything physically that is extraordinary, but he never left yards on the field. [21] The Wolverines then traveled to Beaver Stadium and defeated Penn State 1710, moving up to No. The NIU game was the first sign of this, when Garrett Wolfe ran all over the Buckeyes. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. Ohio State football stats: Team leaders. Troy Smith completed 21 of his 30 passing attempts without an interception, producing 203 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ted Ginn. This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. A young Malcolm Jenkins had a breakout year at corner. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. Betting analysis for the 2019 College Football season matchup between Nebraska and Maryland. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats. [41][42][43][44] Going into the game, Ohio State was ranked No. 2022 Football Cumulative Statistics. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 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. 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. Elg. 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 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. Ohio State racked up 29 first downs to Minnesota's 10, and had a 5:22 edge in time of possession. [39] A personal foul penalty committed by the Buckeyes extended the ensuing Wolverines drive, though they would punt three plays later. 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. 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. Following their victory over arch-rival Michigan on November 18, Ohio State became the first team ever to score a perfect 1.000 in the BCS composite score. Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. 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. 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. Metairie, La./Archbishop Rummel Undeclared 10125185 . As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Its just that they had absolutely no chance when passing the ball, and they couldnt afford to only run the ball, especially when they got down. It is a lengthy video, but if you have time, its worth a watch. [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. I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. Called the "Game of the Century,"[5] this was the first time in the rivalry series that the teams entered the matchup ranked No. Ohio State went into the game with questions at linebacker after losing AJ Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, and Anthony Schlegel from the year before. 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[24][25][26] Although a closer game than expected, Michigan finished off their non-conference schedule with a 3426 victory over Ball State. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Source: Athletic Department official site, 2006 football archive 12-10-06 depth chart, Underscoring indicates first on depth chart. That 74% against the run is good, but not elite. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 1 in the nation) on November 18, 2006, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.Called the "Game of the Century," this was the first time in the rivalry series that the teams entered the matchup ranked . 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 Buckeyes 488 yards of total offense were marred by two fumbles lost inside the Huskie ten-yard line and a pair of missed field goal attempts by Buckeye kickers. Antonio Pittman isnt mentioned with the great Ohio State backs, but he was a solid option in the backfield. [38] Three straight completions from quarterback Chad Henne drove them into Ohio State territory. [39] Michigan was led on the ground by Hart, who carried the ball 23 times for 142 yards. Barrett. Penn State intercepted two passes and Ohio State three. The Buckeyes defeated the No. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. Defensive captains named were seniors Quinn Pitcock and David Patterson. 11 Wolverines traveled to Notre Dame Stadium to play the No. Their punt pinned Illinois at the Illini three and the game ended on the next play. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. The Lions gained only a single yard, however, and missed a field goal. [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. 10 Michigan", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 3 (Sept. 10)", "Strong First Half Helps Michigan Stun No. 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. [40] Branch had one interception and Rondell Biggs accounted for the Wolverines' only quarterback sack of the game. "[5][12][13], In the preseason polls, Michigan opened the 2006 season ranked No. 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 Freshman Kurt Coleman blocked a field goal attempt in the first half. Except for Wolfe, the Huskies were totally ineffective on offense, converting only one out of thirteen third downs. 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. 2 Notre Dame", "No. 2 in the nation. Aaron Pettrey was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his two field goals, ten points, and five kickoffs for touchbacks. 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. For questions or updates to the 2019 Division II, please email Phil Pierce ([email protected] October 24, 2022 Football. [56] Laurinaitis also received the Bronko Nagurski Trophy for best defensive player. 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. 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. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. 4 position. 1 and No. 9 in the final Coaches' poll. Yes, he was an incredible college quarterback for 2006, but he would not look as good in 2022. C.J. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. The defense, which again moved into first place in NCAA I-A scoring defense, was highlighted by Antonio Smith, who had 11 solo tackles (12 overall), 4 for losses including a sack, and a forced fumble. 1 team by the coaches' poll. [36] However, due to the circumstances of the matchup, ESPN and ABC moved the kickoff time to 3:30p.m. EST, making it one of the only times the rivalry game had been played under the floodlights. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Those mistakes being the interceptions, missed field goals, and the false start penalty at 4th and 1. In a game featuring lots of offense, Ohio State won 4239. It always felt like he was going to make something happen. This honor was the sixth of his career. Still, the 2002 national championship was fresh in the minds of Buckeye fans, and that team wasnt particularly incredible either (though their opponent in the championship, Miami, was a lot like 2015 Ohio State talented, but not great). Vernon Gholston was a redshirt freshman for Ohio State in 2006. Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. Smith was 15 of 22 for 234 yards; Wells rushed for 53 and Pittman for 48; and Gonzalez had 7 receptions for 118 yards. 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. [13] The Buckeyes' compiled 503 yards of total offense, compared to the Wolverines' 397 yards. Ohio State easily defeated the Bowling Green Falcons in Ohio Stadium for their 13th straight win. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Join our linker program. [54][58], 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State football game, "Ohio State-Michigan betting line history", "ABC and ESPN to Provide Extensive Multimedia Coverage of #2 Michigan AT #1 Ohio State", "Ratings For Michigan/Ohio State Drop For Fourth Straight Year", "Here are the top 25 rivalries in college football", "Even in a Fabled Rivalry, This Meeting Stands Out", "Ohio State-Michigan football game stories and results: 1897present", "A Game That Shaped the Decade: 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Preseason", "Ohio State streaks past Michigan into BCS title game", "Hart (146 yards) powers No. As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. 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. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Senior Roy Hall caught four passes for 50 yards. 2 position. Pittman, A (62), Hartline, Brian (13) Date: 1/8/2007 Site: Glendale, Ariz. Stadium: Univ. [5] Ohio State thus garnered pre-season number one from USA Today, the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. Troy Smith threw for 183 yards and a touchdown on 1421 passing, and scored a rushing touchdown on a long scramble. The way the ball spun out of his hand was a thing of beauty. They gave up 17 on these three possessions alone. Ohio University Top scoreboard . Smith went on to throw four touchdown passes on a 15 for 23 day passing, and wide receiver Ted Ginn also completed a touchdown pass to Nicol. 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. Either way, Ohio State should have expected a hard-fought game, and they got something more disappointing. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. It is also about matchups, luck, and opponents. [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 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.) Most of his best highlights are of him making an incredible throw downfield. 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). 2 matchup in the rivalry's storied history. Ohio State performed well in almost all facets of the game and defeated Michigan State 387. [48], Following the loss, Michigan finished the regular season with an 111 record and ranked No. Find out more. The last Buckeye loss to an Ohio team was to Oberlin College in 1921. Buckeye defensive backs Malcolm Jenkins and Antonio Smith each scored on long interception returns a minute and fourteen seconds apart to complete the victory. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. The Buckeye defense, which featured five first-time starters, sacked Huskie quarterbacks Phil Horvath and Dan Nicholson four times and intercepted Horvath once. Wg. [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. Thats about as bad as you can possibly play. [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. 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 Buckeyes held at the 3, but committed a penalty on a missed field goal attempt, giving the Nittany Lions a second chance on an untimed down. 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. U-M is scoring 39.4 points per game and allowing 11.7 points against, on average. Football Schedule Roster Statistics Archived Stories 2022 Football Media Hub Ohio NIL Exchange Additional Links. 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). College Football Scores; 2006 Games and Scores; Michigan Scores & Schedule; Ohio State Scores & Schedule . [18][19], Michigan remained consistent at No. Both Michigan and Ohio State scored on their first offensive possessions, while the Buckeyes would eventually go up 217 midway through the second quarter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnhX_2cuCK4. Do you have a blog? The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. [39] Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 passing yards[39] Smith's top receiver in the game was Ginn who had 104 yards on 8 receptions, followed by Robiskie with 89 yards on 7 receptions. Notre Dame vs. Ohio State - College Football Game Summary - January 2, 2006 | ESPN. I dont have access to his downfield success rate, but the guy he reminded me of the most was J.T. They scored using Jim Tressels way: field position. 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. Maybe. Michigan remained No. The National Championship game against Alabama (#3) should be a cakewalk. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 2006 Football Season - Ohio State Buckeyes Choose sport Sun. Conferences. He reminds me a bit of Marcus Crowley. The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. Ht. 08/24/02: vs. Texas Tech: Columbus, Ohio: W, 45-21: Box Score (PDF) 09/07/02: vs. Kent State 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. After a Wolverine punt, Smith used a superb play action fake on a 2nd and short to hit Ted Ginn Jr. in the end zone for a 39-yard touchdown pass. 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. [39] Michigan's next possession began with five straight completions from Henne. On the ensuing Michigan possession, the Buckeye defense sacked Henne for a loss of three yards as the first quarter ended. Or, at the very least, the game didnt totally come out of nowhere. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. It wasnt like they couldnt do anything, either. Ohio State only had one possession start on Floridas side of the field, and it ended with a punt. [20] Following the victory, Michigan moved up to No. All rights reserved. of The Catch to lead 240. The Buckeyes' remained No. 1 ranked team in both the AP and Coaches' Poll. YEAR HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL; Jayden Bonsu: SAF: 6-1: 210: 1st Year This wasnt exclusively a problem with Troy Smith, though. While J.T. Get the huge collection of 2006 Ohio State sports cards online at Beckett.com. Or write about sports? Both teams lost a game that shocked everyone. This was seen as a hugely positive development, as he seemed to blossom from a good athlete playing quarterback to a good quarterback in a relatively short amount of time. 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. Despite his excellent season, his efficiency did drop a bit from 2005, when he averaged 9.6 YPA. On August 30, Jim Tressel announced the awarding of scholarships to four former walk-onssenior WR Derek Harden, senior fullback Ryan Franzinger, RS junior fullback and wedge buster Trever Robinson, and RS sophomore center Tyler "Tank" Whaley.[7]. 5 in the Coaches' Poll. Anything higher than that and a team looks dominant. 1 vs. No. This points to a greater point: winning a national championship isnt just about having a team good enough to win it. All-time record against Michigan State: 25120. 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. 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. The Tennessee game only had 14 offensive points for the Buckeyes, but the two pick sixes made the score look good. 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. [38] A fumble by Smith again gave the ball back to the Wolverines, this time at the Ohio State 9. Find out more. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. The next two receivers, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, were good third and fourth options for the team as sophomores. Rushing & Receiving . 2 position, ensuring there would be no rematch in the championship game. Rushing: Miyan Williams, 117-783 (6.7 avg) 13 TD; TreVeyon Henderson, 107-571 (5.3 avg) 6 TD; Dallan Hayden, 100-503 . Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 2 in both the final AP and Coaches' poll. The series seemed to energize the Buckeyes, and they drove the length of the field to take the lead. https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2011/3/19/2050581/classic-study-hall-f Skull Session: Kamryn Babb Says Goodbye New (I Think?) 15 in the Coaches' Poll. The game was even in all but the score. It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted. All-time record against Northwestern: 57141. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 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. All-time record against Bowling Green: 400. The shutout was Ohio State's first since September 27, 2003. 1 position and Florida went into the No. 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?] 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. 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. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. 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. 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. Michigan took an early 70 lead on its opening drive, driving 80 yards and keeping the Buckeye defense completely off-balance. Called simply "The Game" by some, the rivalry is considered one of the greatest in American sports. [50] Offensive Jake Long received the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year award from the coaches'. UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. A 5410 victory over Northwestern the following week gave the Buckeyes an 110 record heading into the rivalry game, with their ranking remaining consistent at No. 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. 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. 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. Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. The OSU defense tallied two interceptions, bringing the season total to 21. 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Bucks in Desperate Need of Win At Nebraska, Offense Sputters for Second Straight Game. [11] The Wolverines' opened the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 277. On offense, captain Troy Smith effectively directed the offense, completing 18 of 25 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns. Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. Do you have a blog? If he wanted to win the Heisman, he needed to press). 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) 8 in the final AP Poll and 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. 2006 Ohio State Football Commitment List Total Commitments 20 For the second straight season the Buckeye defense harried Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate into one of his worst performances. Florida's only defeat during 2006 came on the road at Auburn's JordanHare Stadium in the seventh week of the season. They started on Ohio States side of the field 5 times and scored 31 points off these opportunities. (The others were Indiana's Anthony Thompson (1989), Michigan's Desmond Howard (1991), Wisconsin's Ron Dayne (1999), Purdue's Drew Brees (2000) and Kyle Orton (2004), and Penn State's Larry Johnson (2002). Join our linker program. [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'. Scoring Summary; Team Stats; Passing; Full Site Menu; Michigan at Ohio State Box Score, November 18, 2006. [4][37], Ohio State won the coin toss and elected to defer, giving Michigan the ball to start the first half. They scored on a 50-yard field goal by Aaron Pettrey just before halftime but did not have another effective offensive series after that. Smith became the seventh Ohio State player to win the Heisman Trophy, while multiple players on both teams were recognized with conference and national awards. On 4th down, Henne threw deep downfield for an incomplete pass; however, pass interference was called on safety Jamario ONeal, and the Wolverines were still alive. 1 in the BCS rankings by just 0.003 points over Michigan, while USC, Florida, and Notre Dame rounded out the top five. 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. 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. 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. Barrett had a reputation as a guy that could distribute the football to his talented teammates, Smith probably did it better. Instead, the season of destiny ended with the most painful defeat in recent memory. 2 Fighting Irish. 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. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. 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. When Florida had to start on their side of the field, they scored just 10 points all game. On August 31, 2006, senior linebacker Mike D'Andrea underwent knee surgery and was declared out for the season. On the next play Smith completed a long pass to Ginn for the final touchdown. 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. They were good, as they had the 16th best offense with the 3rd best defense. The 1998 team has Michigan State and Nick Saban to thank for not winning a national championship. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. They did not look like an all-time great team, so they were always going to be vulnerable. Now, high schools across the country can have high-powered pass-first offenses due to the aptitude of high school quarterbacks. 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. Statistically Ohio State racked up 400 yards of balanced offense with 214 yards rushing and 186 passing, but had an impressive 21 ratio of run-to-pass, with 50 rushes and 25 passes. 1 vs. No. [50] Many players were also recognized nationally including Smith, defensive tackle Quinn Pitcock, and linebacker James Laurinaitis, who were named to various national All-American Teams. Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. 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. 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%). Other Conference Games. The Buckeyes crushed the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Ohio Stadium, 440. Offensive captains were seniors Troy Smith and Doug Datish. Antonio Pittman's scoring streak ended at 12 games but he rushed for 105 yards to lead all rushers. Visit ESPN for the team statistics of the SE Louisiana Lions vs. Chicago State Cougars NCAAM basketball game on 3 December 2006 The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. [15][16] Following a dominating performance on offense and defense, which included three interceptions of Irish quarterback Brady Quinn, the Wolverines defeated Notre Dame 4721 and moved to No. Their aggressive defense took the ball away four times on three interceptions and a forced fumble, while Ohio State never turned the ball over. 1. The Buckeyes 18 total interceptions for the season leads all Division I-A teams. [4] Terry Bowden, a sports broadcaster and former coach, named Ohio State No. Sophomore Brandon Smith, a former linebacker moved to tight end as a freshman in 2005, moves to second on the depth chart. [46] Following USC's victory over Notre Dame the following week, the Trojans jumped the Wolverines into the No. Ohio State entered the 2006 season ranked No. [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. It was bad to the point that Troy Smith had a negative adjusted passing average for the game, with -0.7 AY/A. Those two both had over 700 yards, which was plenty productive for the time. In the highlight video above, you can see him make short throws on target with velocity all over the field. Ohio State defeated the then-second-ranked Longhorns 247, remaining the No. 3 in the rankings and trailed Florida by only 0.0101 points. This would be the first time in the BCS-era that the top-two-ranked teams would play each other in the regular season. Blowout victories over Indiana and Minnesota would be followed by a 1710 victory over Illinois for the Illibuck trophy. 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. Its not unusual for teams to drop a bit; both teams ended up dropping significantly from number 2. Michigan (+27.6), Ohio State (+29.5), and Georgia (+26.7) are the only teams in the country with . 11/18/2006 - Scoring Summary 2 Florida Gators. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. The 2006 team didnt measure up to these teams. [55] At the end of the season, many Ohio State players were recognized for their individual accomplishments, including quarterback Troy Smith who was unanimously named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. [32], Traditionally, the rivalry game between Michigan and Ohio State kicked off at noon on ABC. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Buckeyes represent the Ohio State University in the NCAA's Big Ten . 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. The Buckeye rout, coupled with Michigan's 343 defeat of Indiana, set the stage for the first No. 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. Head coach Jim Tressel was signed to a contract extension through the 2012 season.[3]. 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. The offense struggled initially, but eventually figured it out. [35], Ohio State faced the No. Brian Hartline had four catches for 69 yards to lead all players. While escaping from trouble is impressive enough, his ability to make huge plays when pressured was remarkable. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. Ohio State vs. Texas - College Football Game Summary - September 9, 2006 | ESPN. 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. 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. 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. The sole touchdown catch was 18 yards to Brian Robiskie, his only catch of the day. FINAL. I guess it is a bit of a concern that Ohio State only beat Oklahoma State by 3. It shouldnt matter though. Following the season, starters A. J. Hawk, Donte Whitner, Bobby Carpenter, Santonio Holmes, Nick Mangold (all first round), Ashton Youboty, Anthony Schlegel, Nate Salley, and Rob Sims, were drafted into the NFL. The Ohio High School Athletic Association: Football Archived State Tournament Results: . As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. [38] After a three and out, Michigan was forced to punt, pinning Ohio State back at their own 17. Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. Men's Sports. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. I had watched the big games in 2004 and 2005, but 2006 is really where my love of the sport first started. 2 in the polls. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 2 in all major polls. So. [39] Overall, Henne threw two touchdown passes in the game. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 Team captains were announced August 25, 2006. Do you know how badly you have to miss to overthrow Ted Ginn Jr.? Ohio State used both a dominating offense and a crushing defense to control the game, played under cool and very windy conditions. Ohio State, after kicking a field goal on its opening series, trailed most of the first half until an 80-yard drive midway through the 2nd quarter ended in a 12-yard touchdown pass from Troy Smith to Ted Ginn on a crossing pattern with three minutes remaining. The efficiency he showed that day is still considered remarkable. 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Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 1 in all major polls and received and earned a position in the BCS National Championship Game, where they played the No. Besides the outstanding defensive effort, Smith was outstanding again, throwing for more than 10 YPA. Smith received the highest percentage of first-place votes in Heisman voting history. [38] Mike Hart received the ball on the first play from scrimmage, rushing for three yards. [39] Following three straight runs by Mike Hart, the Buckeye defense again gave the Wolverines a first down on a pass interference penalty. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. 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 Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. While Laurinaitis was a great linebacker, the linebackers as a unit was not as good as 2005. [40] For Ohio State, Laurinaitis led the Buckeyes with nine total tackles in the game, followed by Antonio Smith with eight. Troy Smith was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Beanie Wells added a career-high 99 yards. Passing. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Anthony Gonzalez gave Ohio State a 2814 lead. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. . The Buckeyes intercepted a possible scoring pass and ran it for a touchdown. This account has made 25-40 minute edits of hundreds of college football games since the 1970s. All these years later, that game felt like one of those out of nowhere games that happen occasionally, like Iowa in 2017, or Michigan State in 1998. [11] Following a victory over the then-second-ranked Texas on September 9, the Buckeyes' top rank was cemented. 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. 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. Penn State took the ball at its 30 with six minutes left in the first half and with the aid of a pass interference penalty drove to the Ohio State 7. He won the Heisman for a reason he was better than everyone else. Or write about sports? The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. 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. 1 in the nation) on November 18, 2006, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. 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. [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. 2 in the AP Poll and No. The defense liked to play soft coverage, so passes underneath were effective against it. 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