Smith was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for his performance. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. 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. Ohio State fumbled the ball at its own 31 to Michigan State on its opening series but James Laurinaitis sacked Drew Stanton on third down and forced a Spartan punt. [32] James Laurinaitis and Malcolm Jenkins led the team with five and four respectively. A rush from no gain from Hart was the last play of the third quarter. [4] Terry Bowden, a sports broadcaster and former coach, named Ohio State No. 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. On August 31, 2006, senior linebacker Mike D'Andrea underwent knee surgery and was declared out for the season. Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns, hitting eight different receivers, and was sacked only once. 1 vs. No. 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. There were a few reasons that I stopped summarizing the season after the Texas victory. Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. And for a kid who loved Ohio State, that was about as magical of a fall as you could dream up. 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. [56] Laurinaitis also received the Bronko Nagurski Trophy for best defensive player. 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. 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. Join our linker program. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Play Index. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Roy Hall tied the game at 77. The Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. Michigan took an early 70 lead on its opening drive, driving 80 yards and keeping the Buckeye defense completely off-balance. 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 shutout was Ohio State's first since September 27, 2003. 1 position and Florida went into the No. 2 position, ensuring there would be no rematch in the championship game. 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, in what was widely described by television pundits afterwards as a statement game, trounced 13th-ranked Iowa 3817 in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. [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. [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. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. On offense, captain Troy Smith effectively directed the offense, completing 18 of 25 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns. They would not get a single net yard the rest of the game. 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. 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. [38] Three runs for 58 yards by Mike Hart set up Michigan at the Ohio State 2. 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. All rights reserved. Ohio State racked up 29 first downs to Minnesota's 10, and had a 5:22 edge in time of possession. A Troy Smith pass to Brian Robiskie would extend the Buckeyes' lead to 4231. The Buckeyes intercepted a possible scoring pass and ran it for a touchdown. after sports commentators noticed that there was an illegal block in the back penalty during that punt return that was not called. 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%). 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. [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. [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. Team captains were announced August 25, 2006. Passing. Smith, Lawrence Wilson, Joel Penton and Jay Richardson all accounted for the four of Ohio State's quarterback sacks. 11/18/2006 - Scoring Summary [39] Ohio State started their next drive with seven consecutive pass attempts, driving 72 yards to the Michigan 8. The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. Ohio State began strong, driving the ball 80 yards on its opening series for a Chris Wells touchdown. The next two receivers, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, were good third and fourth options for the team as sophomores. 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. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. This sounds nearly heretical if you just remembered/watched the highlights, like I did. [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. Notre Dame vs. Ohio State - College Football Game Summary - January 2, 2006 | ESPN. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The Buckeyes represent the Ohio State University in the NCAA's Big Ten . Ginn had his best day as a receiver in 2006, catching 10 passes for 122 yards. [39], The game was considered an offensive shootout, with both teams combining for 900 yards of total offense, and 81 total points. However midway through the 2nd quarter Wells fumbled in the open field without contact, and the Buckeyes' offensive momentum slowed. Stroud, even before his arm healed, never missed his deep balls as badly as Smith did regularly. 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. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. The Buckeyes also had an 8-minute edge in time of possession. However, I think it is fair to say that he couldnt save a struggling offense afloat. 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. The National Championship game against Alabama (#3) should be a cakewalk. Ted Ginn was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. All rights reserved. Ohio State went into the game with questions at linebacker after losing AJ Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, and Anthony Schlegel from the year before. [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. [46] Following USC's victory over Notre Dame the following week, the Trojans jumped the Wolverines into the No. 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 In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600 yards with 11 touchdowns on the ground. [39] After converting a first down on their next possession, the Wolverines were forced to punt. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. 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. Ohio State easily defeated the Bowling Green Falcons in Ohio Stadium for their 13th straight win. 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. After rewatching all the games yeah, maybe we should have seen that game coming. 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. Troy Smith is still fun to watch fifteen years later. Justin Zwick added the other rushing score on a 4th quarter sneak. [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. I cant point to anything physically that is extraordinary, but he never left yards on the field. 1 team in all major college football polls. This wasnt exclusively a problem with Troy Smith, though. 12. 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. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. [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. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. His game quarterback rating of 214.7 against BGSU raised his career rating to 158.1, the highest in Big Ten history. 4 in the AP Poll and No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. All-time record against Penn State: 11110. [17] Michigan opened their conference schedule defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 2713, and the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Little Brown Jug game. lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. In the second half, Ohio State gave up the ball on a three-and-out when Smith was ineffective on three passes. [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. The defense also took a step backward from the year before, though not by much. I recently came across the YouTube channel SteelBuck 6. They gave up 17 on these three possessions alone. 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.) Maybe. Picture an equivalent season, in 2021. In 2006, he only ran for 200 yards rushing with 1 touchdown. A touchdown run from Hart gave the Wolverines an early 70 lead. First, going into the season, Texas felt like the biggest roadblock to a championship. [45] Following the game, Ohio State remained No. Brian Hartline had four catches for 69 yards to lead all players. [50] Many players were also named to various All-American Teams, including Woodley, Hall, Long, Hart and defensive end Alan Branch. 2006 Ohio State Football Commitment List Total Commitments 20 We present them here for purely educational purposes. I guess it is a bit of a concern that Ohio State only beat Oklahoma State by 3. While escaping from trouble is impressive enough, his ability to make huge plays when pressured was remarkable. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. The Buckeyes 18 total interceptions for the season leads all Division I-A teams. After Curtis Terry recovered an Illinois fumble, Ohio State then drove 38 yards for its second touchdown, a short rush by Antonio Pittman. Since 1975, the 2019 Ohio State Buckeyes have a higher SRS than just about anyone, including some of the all-time great teams: 1995 Nebraska, 1994 Penn State, 2001 Miami, 2005 Texas, 2005 USC, any of the Alabama teams from the 2010s, 2018 Clemson, and even 2019 LSU. With that level of uncertainty, fans (especially me probably shouldnt have been as optimistic as they were. Sure, none of these teams were top tier. As part of this collection, the entire 2006 Ohio State season was condensed to these shortened, commercial-free games. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Troy Smith was my favorite player growing up, and he still was incredible that season. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. 54 points is the most that Ohio State has scored since defeating Pitt 720 in 1996. 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. 2 in all major polls. Now, high schools across the country can have high-powered pass-first offenses due to the aptitude of high school quarterbacks. 2 position. 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. 2 in all major polls. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Downing Jim Parker Offensive Lineman Award (shared), This page was last edited on 16 December 2022, at 13:23. [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. Its not unusual for teams to drop a bit; both teams ended up dropping significantly from number 2. With seconds left in the quarter, a bad snap by injured captain and center Doug Datish in the shotgun caused the ball to go over Smith's head for a fumble recovered by Michigan at the Ohio State 9. [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. 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). [13] The Buckeyes' compiled 503 yards of total offense, compared to the Wolverines' 397 yards. 5 in the Coaches' Poll. Phrasing it like this shows that my confidence at the time was misplaced. 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 . [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. Zwick was 2 for 3 and 63 yards. 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. Colton Denning made a great highlight video showcasing what kind of a player he was at Ohio State. Troy Smith was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. With Michigan out of timeouts, Pittman carried the ball for a first down on third and one, and the clock expired. The 2017 Buckeyes had a better offense and a worse defense, but they were both balanced teams. Coming into the game, Michigan held the all-time lead in the series 57396, though Ohio State had won the previous two meetings. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. His completions were well-distributed, with Ted Ginn Jr. catching four for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a 58-yard score; and Anthony Gonzalez making four receptions for 53 yards and a score. James Laurinaitis led in tackles with 9, including a sack, and intercepted his second pass of the season. [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. According to SP+ and SRS, here are some other memorable Ohio State teams over the years compared with the 2006 squad: The 2006 team really wasnt that special compared to some of the other comparable Ohio State teams over the past twenty years. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600. Both looked to be the best team in the country at one point in the year. Frost subsequently announced his transfer to Jackson State, joining former Buckeye Erik Haw. 6 in the polls the following week. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. 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. Betting analysis for the 2019 College Football season matchup between Nebraska and Maryland. . [39], Ohio State received the ball to start the second half, with the Wolverine defense forcing their first three and out of the game. The NIU game was the first sign of this, when Garrett Wolfe ran all over the Buckeyes. Huber Heights. Visit ESPN for the team statistics of the SE Louisiana Lions vs. Chicago State Cougars NCAAM basketball game on 3 December 2006 [38] Three straight completions from quarterback Chad Henne drove them into Ohio State territory. [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. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Even so, Illinois forced a punt and drove for its only touchdown. With an average offensive performance, they could have been national champions. 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. 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. [6][7][8][9] The rivalry was specifically intense during a period known as the Ten Year War from 1969 to 1978 when Woody Hayes of Ohio State and Bo Schembechler of Michigan coached opposing teams. Coming off a national championship in the Fiesta Bowl in January 2003, Ohio State has had successful seasons in 2003, 2004, and 2005, finishing in the top ten in 2003 and 2005 and winning bowl games each year, in the Fiesta, Alamo Bowl, and back to the Fiesta Bowl in 2006, defeating Notre Dame 3420. 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. Some of those games were a little closer than the score indicated. 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. 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. Its weird to say all of this about a team that seemed so good. Betting analysis for the 2022 College Football season matchup between Texas Tech and Iowa State. Join our linker program. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 2 matchup in the rivalry's storied history. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. For questions or updates to the 2019 Division II, please email Phil Pierce ([email protected] October 24, 2022 Football. I mentioned that there were some personnel issues that might have caused this, but the defense had a couple of structural issues too. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Despite his excellent season, his efficiency did drop a bit from 2005, when he averaged 9.6 YPA. Still, they were quite successful running the football; more successful than they usually were, in fact. 3 in the Coaches'. 15 in the Coaches' Poll. IOWA: 24: F inal: MINN: 34 ILL: 16: F inal: NW: 27 MICH . 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?] Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. 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. [50] Offensive Jake Long received the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year award from the coaches'. [28][29] On November 17, former Michigan coach Bo Schembechler collapsed and was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. 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 2 Fighting Irish. The Buckeye defense, which featured five first-time starters, sacked Huskie quarterbacks Phil Horvath and Dan Nicholson four times and intercepted Horvath once. In addition to Nicol, tight end Jake Ballard caught a pass for a score, as did both Ginn and Anthony Gonzalez. 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. It was bad to the point that Troy Smith had a negative adjusted passing average for the game, with -0.7 AY/A. Senior safety Brandon Mitchell returned his INT 46 yards for his second career touchdown (his first came on an interception last year at Indiana). Vernon Gholston was a redshirt freshman for Ohio State in 2006. They couldnt pass, that was true. 2 Notre Dame", "No. Trinity Valley breaks into the top-five in latest DI poll. Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. Ohio State. 5 USC Trojans. [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. Due to the No. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. 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. In a game featuring lots of offense, Ohio State won 4239. 1 team by the coaches' poll. Find out more. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. 3 in all major polls. 2 in the polls. Most of his best highlights are of him making an incredible throw downfield. . [39] Michigan was led on the ground by Hart, who carried the ball 23 times for 142 yards. [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. 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. 2 in both the final AP and Coaches' poll. The official 2022 Football cumulative statistics for the Skip To Main Content. The 1998 team has Michigan State and Nick Saban to thank for not winning a national championship. Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. [40] Branch had one interception and Rondell Biggs accounted for the Wolverines' only quarterback sack of the game. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. 2022 Stats . 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. View PDF . The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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]. Henne passed for a 16-yard score and a two-point conversion, providing the final margin. Pittman, A (62), Hartline, Brian (13) Date: 1/8/2007 Site: Glendale, Ariz. Stadium: Univ. When Florida had to start on their side of the field, they scored just 10 points all game. The defense liked to play soft coverage, so passes underneath were effective against it. Get the huge collection of 2006 Ohio State sports cards online at Beckett.com. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. If he wanted to win the Heisman, he needed to press). But the Bucks stopped PSU at the 1, directly in front of the student section, and the Lion offensive line moved before the snap on a 4th-and-goal attempt. James Laurinaitis answered those questions after a 13-tackle performance with an interception and two passes defended. Ohio State immediately replied, however, tying the score when Smith hooked up with senior wideout Roy Hall for a 1-yard touchdown pass. 1 and No. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. This honor was the sixth of his career. Those two both had over 700 yards, which was plenty productive for the time. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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) See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [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. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Yet, by the end of the season, only Florida would look like a great team, and we all know how that game went. 2022 Football Cumulative Statistics. 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. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. All-time record against Minnesota: 3970. Troy Smith and Ohio State did it all, overwhelming Michigan with offense, winning the Big Ten title and streaking into the national title game. Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. Ohio State had a perfectly balanced offense for the game, accruing 270 yards both passing and rushing. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 [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. 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. [39], Henne entered the game as the Wolverines' starting quarterback; he completed 21 of 35 passes for 267 passing yards. On the ensuing Michigan possession, the Buckeye defense sacked Henne for a loss of three yards as the first quarter ended. (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). This was a good defense, but they couldnt single-handedly carry an offense like the 2002 defense or even the 2005 defense. Coaches. Freshman Kurt Coleman blocked a field goal attempt in the first half. [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'. Thats about as bad as you can possibly play. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats. 1 in all major polls and received and earned a position in the BCS National Championship Game, where they played the No. Schembechler died at the age of 77 on the eve of the game. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [39] Ohio State responded three plays later on a 56-yard touchdown from Antonio Pittman, giving the Buckeyes a 3524 lead. With a little over 2 minutes left in the first half, they had 82 yards. The defense was better than expected and was suffocating at times. 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. Hart scored his third touchdown after the recovery nineteen seconds into the 4th quarter and the lead was again down to 4. Do you have a sports website? Conferences. The second game of the year was against the pre-season #2 team, the Texas Longhorns. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. Everything was so controlled. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. The way the ball spun out of his hand was a thing of beauty. It was the first meeting between the schools in football. Newberry, 6-2, 8-2 ; Wingate, 6-2, 8-2. Offensive captains were seniors Troy Smith and Doug Datish. 1 in all major polls. The Buckeyes patiently drove the length of the field in the final two minutes of the half, and Smith completed his third touchdown pass, finding Anthony Gonzalez for the score. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. Leading 2110 at halftime, the Buckeyes scored on the first possession of the second half, ending with a spectacular catch-and-run touchdown by Anthony Gonzalez from the Iowa 30 in which he cut back, balancing on one hand, and maneuvered through tacklers on the sideline. Other Conference Games. Troy Smith was having a rough game, and the offensive line fell apart as the game went on. 2006 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Division VI . 1 in his preseason Sweet 16 rankings and stated Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. were Heisman Trophy hopefuls. Instead, the season of destiny ended with the most painful defeat in recent memory. 1 in the nation) on November 18, 2006, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The 2006 team beat cupcakes soundly, but not overwhelmingly. 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). I had watched the big games in 2004 and 2005, but 2006 is really where my love of the sport first started. Antonio Pittman isnt mentioned with the great Ohio State backs, but he was a solid option in the backfield. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. 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. Do you know how badly you have to miss to overthrow Ted Ginn Jr.? 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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. 1. Except for Wolfe, the Huskies were totally ineffective on offense, converting only one out of thirteen third downs. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Do you have a sports website? It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted. 1 and No. M 1-10 M16 BART TANSKI pass complete to BRANDON JAMES for 7 yards to . This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. Laurinaitis and Trapasso were named Big Ten Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively. YEAR HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL; Jayden Bonsu: SAF: 6-1: 210: 1st Year On paper, that looks like a challenging schedule that would test any elite team. They did well against Florida, but Florida didnt even try to throw downfield. 2 in the nation. [20] Following the victory, Michigan moved up to No. 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. It always felt like he was going to make something happen. So, could we have seen the Florida game coming? https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2011/3/19/2050581/classic-study-hall-f Skull Session: Kamryn Babb Says Goodbye New (I Think?) Jan 8 - 2:00 pm Women's Gymnastics Greenville Thu. 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. Florida's only defeat during 2006 came on the road at Auburn's JordanHare Stadium in the seventh week of the season. 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. Then they finished the year playing #3 Florida. Sophomore defensive end Vernon Gholston was a standout on defense, including a pass interception. 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. 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. Michigan remained No. [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. Bucks in Desperate Need of Win At Nebraska, Offense Sputters for Second Straight Game. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. All-time record against Bowling Green: 400. Called simply "The Game" by some, the rivalry is considered one of the greatest in American sports. 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. 9 in the final Coaches' poll. They were a very good defense, but they needed help from the offense. Past State Tournament DVDs . College Football Scores; 2006 Games and Scores; Michigan Scores & Schedule; Ohio State Scores & Schedule . 2006 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season 2003 Season 2002 Season 2001 Season 2000 Season 1999 Season Michigan moved the ball on a long drive, but were stopped at midfield. 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. [11] The Wolverines' opened the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 277. [39] The ensuing onside kick by the Wolverines was recovered by Ginn of the Buckeyes. Of course, having two first-round receivers to throw to was helpful. Either way, Ohio State should have expected a hard-fought game, and they got something more disappointing. [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. [24][25][26] Although a closer game than expected, Michigan finished off their non-conference schedule with a 3426 victory over Ball State. 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 Yes, he was an incredible college quarterback for 2006, but he would not look as good in 2022. 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. CI. Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. [51] Woodley also received the Lombardi Award and Ted Hendricks Award. 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. 14 in the AP preseason poll. [40] For Ohio State, Laurinaitis led the Buckeyes with nine total tackles in the game, followed by Antonio Smith with eight. [38], On the second play of the fourth quarter, Michigan scored on a third touchdown from Mike Hart, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 3531. It is also about matchups, luck, and opponents. [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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnhX_2cuCK4. 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. Smith was named co-Player of the Week in the Big Ten on offense, his fifth weekly conference accolade of his career and his fourth in 2006, which tied him with six other players for the most offensive awards in a single year. So how did they score? Find out more. He reminds me a bit of Marcus Crowley. 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. 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He won the Heisman for a reason he was better than everyone else. 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. Which of course brings me to my larger point: the game against Florida really wasnt on the defense. 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 . Each level of the defense had at least one standout. Ohio/St. In the highlight video above, you can see him make short throws on target with velocity all over the field. That 74% against the run is good, but not elite. 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. Senior Roy Hall caught four passes for 50 yards. 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. 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. Quarterback Troy Smith was the recipient of the school's seventh Heisman Trophy, distinguishing him as the best player in college football. 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. 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. While 300 yards passing with 3 touchdowns seems pedestrian now, it was an exceptional performance at the time. I think it is easy to forget now, but Troy Smith was a completely different player in 2006 than he was in prior years. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Pittman made 60 of the 75 yards, including the last 12 for the score, on three carries and a screen pass. Troy Smith was still incredible, right? I still think Smith threw the prettiest slant that you will ever see. 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. 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. 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. The Buckeyes outgained the Wildcats 425297. 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). The OSU defense tallied two interceptions, bringing the season total to 21. C.J. My primary motivation for rewatching the 2006 season was to see if there were any signs that a loss of that magnitude was possible. The 2019 team with an SRS of 27.38 is one of the all-time great college football teams. I will list both for a reference regardless. 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) Still, with these two, the backfield was more than good enough. Smith had 185 yards passing. [27] Michigan's 343 win over Indiana would bring them to 110 on the season and keep them ranked No. Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. [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. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. COLBY CATLETT kickoff 58 yards to the MENTOR2, RYAN DUGAN return 14 yards to the MENTOR16 (KURT STEPHENS;BRAD MCKINLEY). UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. [5] Ohio State thus garnered pre-season number one from USA Today, the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. Or write about sports? 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. Ohio State's domination was such that it did not punt at all during the game. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Barrett. [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. Do you have a blog? [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. Iowa reached the Ohio State 14 on the ensuing possession but was forced to settle for a field goal. After beating them, the mindset of the fanbase was focused toward a national championship. 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. Pittman finished the day with 155 yards on 16 carries. While the game was closer than I remember, it felt like an impressive win. I dont think anybody should have expected an easy game, though I might be overestimating how many fans were confident going into it. 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. Its probably the biggest reason why defenses seemed to be so much better then. [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. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. This would be the first time in the BCS-era that the top-two-ranked teams would play each other in the regular season. 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 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. [39] Michigan's next possession began with five straight completions from Henne. The last Buckeye loss to an Ohio team was to Oberlin College in 1921. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule & Results. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. They did not look like an all-time great team, so they were always going to be vulnerable. The 2005 team was unlucky to have existed during the same season as the 2005 versions of Texas and USC. [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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Team Stats. 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. led Ohio State to a 5014 blowout of the Wolverines. Find out more. 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. [38] After a three and out, Michigan was forced to punt, pinning Ohio State back at their own 17. [18][19], Michigan remained consistent at No. I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. [39] A personal foul penalty committed by the Buckeyes extended the ensuing Wolverines drive, though they would punt three plays later. 6 in the AP poll. College Football Scores. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. HometownIHigh School or J.C. Major Birthdate 93 Nader Abdallah DT 6-5 310 Jr. Troy Smith completed 85% of his passes for three touchdowns and Antonio Pittman scored two others rushing. 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. [38] Mike Hart received the ball on the first play from scrimmage, rushing for three yards. Their aggressive defense took the ball away four times on three interceptions and a forced fumble, while Ohio State never turned the ball over. So. [38] Time expired in the game, following three straight runs from Pittman, giving Ohio State the 4239 victory. FINAL. The series seemed to energize the Buckeyes, and they drove the length of the field to take the lead. Thats a bad day offensively. Ohio State Buckeyes. In August, Ohio State was named the No. 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. While J.T. Smith received the highest percentage of first-place votes in Heisman voting history. 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. Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team stats for the 2022 season. Fresh cotton and other wares at Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. Against Michigan's top-rated rushing defense, Pittman carried the ball 18 times for 139 yards and Wells 5 times for 56. [38] Hart scored his second touchdown of the day on a two-yard run, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 2821. 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. Once the offensive line started to struggle, they had no shot in that game. 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. My dad and I walked out of the stadium that day talking about his chances to win the Heisman. Do you have a blog? 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. They scored using Jim Tressels way: field position. Early in the fourth quarter, Troy Smith threw a 37-yard pass from to sophomore wide receiver Brian Robiskie to avoid a sack. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. 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. [52] The Wolverines finished the season with a 3218 loss to USC in Rose Bowl and were ranked No. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Before 2002, postseason games were not includ-ed in NCAA final football statistics or records. Do you have a sports website? Besides not having played anybody, the overall team ability probably wasnt as good as many people remember it. 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. 2 Florida Gators. 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