A young Beanie Wells looked good in his limited action too, though he wasnt yet the player he would become in 2007. [11] Following a victory over the then-second-ranked Texas on September 9, the Buckeyes' top rank was cemented. Ohio State entered the 2006 season ranked No. This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. [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. Other Conference Games. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [38] Ohio State was also unable to move the ball on its next possession, punting after seven plays. School Streak Finder, Rivalry Finder. Now, high schools across the country can have high-powered pass-first offenses due to the aptitude of high school quarterbacks. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes schedule and results. There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. He was sacked once for a loss of five yards. Most frustratingly, Ohio State could have easily won this game, or at the very least have kept it close, if they were able to move the ball just a little bit. Elg. [5] Ohio State thus garnered pre-season number one from USA Today, the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. When I started to write this, I started talking about some of the first games that this team played but abruptly stopped. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 1 vs. No. 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. In an early struggle for field position, Indiana pinned the Buckeyes inside their own 10 and forced a punt to midfield which was returned to the Ohio State 15. The game was even in all but the score. Those mistakes being the interceptions, missed field goals, and the false start penalty at 4th and 1. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. [52] The Wolverines finished the season with a 3218 loss to USC in Rose Bowl and were ranked No. Men's Sports. Ohio State Buckeyes. 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. 54 points is the most that Ohio State has scored since defeating Pitt 720 in 1996. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. While Laurinaitis was a great linebacker, the linebackers as a unit was not as good as 2005. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. Except for Wolfe, the Huskies were totally ineffective on offense, converting only one out of thirteen third downs. Coming into the game, Michigan held the all-time lead in the series 57396, though Ohio State had won the previous two meetings. lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. Ohio State employed an effective vertical passing game in the first half and a relentless ball control offense in the second half, coupled with a defense that improved in both efficiency and stamina as the game progressed, to beat 2nd-ranked Texas 247 in Darrell K RoyalTexas Memorial Stadium, Austin. Troy Smith was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Both teams would go on to win their remaining games and enter the rivalry with Michigan, ranked No. It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted. [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. 2 in all major polls. The official 2022 Football cumulative statistics for the Skip To Main Content. Ohio State only had one possession start on Floridas side of the field, and it ended with a punt. In August, Ohio State was named the No. 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. Northern Illinois. Ohio State vs. Texas - College Football Game Summary - September 9, 2006 | ESPN. 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. Still, with these two, the backfield was more than good enough. The NIU game was the first sign of this, when Garrett Wolfe ran all over the Buckeyes. With both teams winning all of their regular season games prior to their matchup, Ohio State remained No. It always felt like he was going to make something happen. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Roy Hall tied the game at 77. Buckeye defensive backs Malcolm Jenkins and Antonio Smith each scored on long interception returns a minute and fourteen seconds apart to complete the victory. 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. Michigan's victory over the then-second-ranked Notre Dame the following week on September 16, would bring them into the top ten at No. Ohio State's offense scored the first four times it had the ball, rolling up 28 points in the first 15:05 of the game. [39] Michigan was led on the ground by Hart, who carried the ball 23 times for 142 yards. With that level of uncertainty, fans (especially me probably shouldnt have been as optimistic as they were. First, going into the season, Texas felt like the biggest roadblock to a championship. Both Michigan and Ohio State scored on their first offensive possessions, while the Buckeyes would eventually go up 217 midway through the second quarter. Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. They started on Ohio States side of the field 5 times and scored 31 points off these opportunities. The Buckeye defense, which featured five first-time starters, sacked Huskie quarterbacks Phil Horvath and Dan Nicholson four times and intercepted Horvath once. Ohio State had a perfectly balanced offense for the game, accruing 270 yards both passing and rushing. Play Index. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [38] After driving to the Ohio State 16, the Wolverines scored on a touchdown pass from Henne to Tyler Ecker. On defense, Ohio State adjusted to the Falcons first use of a variation of Nevadas pistol offense (a shotgun variant with a running back lined up behind the QB); BGSU produced a balanced mix of pass and run (179 yards and 160 yards), but 85 yards came on one drive and 54 of the rushing yards on a single run in the 4th quarter when both teams were playing their second strings. [1] He led the Big Ten Conference in passing touchdowns (30), completion percentage (65.3%), and passer efficiency rating (161.9).[2]. [38] Time expired in the game, following three straight runs from Pittman, giving Ohio State the 4239 victory. The offense struggled initially, but eventually figured it out. Or, at the very least, the game didnt totally come out of nowhere. Sophomore defensive end Vernon Gholston was a standout on defense, including a pass interception. 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. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. 2 position. In a game featuring lots of offense, Ohio State won 4239. After Curtis Terry recovered an Illinois fumble, Ohio State then drove 38 yards for its second touchdown, a short rush by Antonio Pittman. Freshman wide receiver Brian Hartline delivered a devastating block downfield on two Iowa defensive linemen on Gonzalez's catch-and-run. The Lions gained only a single yard, however, and missed a field goal. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. Bucks in Desperate Need of Win At Nebraska, Offense Sputters for Second Straight Game. ), All-time record against Michigan: 40576. 11/18/2006 - Scoring Summary [39] Following three straight runs by Mike Hart, the Buckeye defense again gave the Wolverines a first down on a pass interference penalty. 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. (If the call had been made there would have been no effect to the outcome of the game, but to the record only.) 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. Antonio Pittman's scoring streak ended at 12 games but he rushed for 105 yards to lead all rushers. 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. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Besides the outstanding defensive effort, Smith was outstanding again, throwing for more than 10 YPA. 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. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. 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. The Ohio High School Athletic Association: Football Archived State Tournament Results: . Head coach Jim Tressel was signed to a contract extension through the 2012 season.[3]. 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. Thats a bad day offensively. Florida defeated Arkansas in the SEC Championship Game 3828 to secure the number two position in the final BCS standings over the Michigan Wolverines, and finished the regular season at 121. Standout players offense for the Buckeyes were quarterback Troy Smith, who completed 16 of 25 attempts for 4 touchdowns and rushed for 20 yards; tailback Antonio Pittman, who rushed for 117 yards on 25 carries and scored in his tenth straight game; freshman tailback Chris Beanie Wells, 14 carries for 78 yards rushing; wide receiver Gonzalez, 5 receptions for 77 yards and two touchdowns; Ted Ginn Jr.. five catches for 69 yards; and wide receivers Roy Hall and Brian Robiskie, who each caught a touchdown pass. 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. 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. Due to the No. Team Stats. 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. Defensive captains named were seniors Quinn Pitcock and David Patterson. 2 position, with Florida in the No. [32] Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez led the Buckeyes in receiving yards with 677 and 673 yards, respectively. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. 1 position and Florida went into the 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. On offense, captain Troy Smith effectively directed the offense, completing 18 of 25 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns. [38] Three straight completions from quarterback Chad Henne drove them into Ohio State territory. 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. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. While the game was closer than I remember, it felt like an impressive win. The 2006 team didnt measure up to these teams. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. Conferences. The 2019 team with an SRS of 27.38 is one of the all-time great college football teams. The 3rd quarter started disastrously for Ohio State as Penn State intercepted Troy Smith at the OSU 26 on the third play of the half. Beanie Wells added a career-high 99 yards. Both offense and defense performed at high levels, and the only Michigan State score (and 69 of its 198 yards) came against the OSU reserves, with a minute to play. The OSU defense tallied two interceptions, bringing the season total to 21. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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 in the nation) on November 18, 2006, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. If he wanted to win the Heisman, he needed to press). 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. This honor was the sixth of his career. The Buckeyes defeated the No. College Football Scores. This sounds nearly heretical if you just remembered/watched the highlights, like I did. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. However midway through the 2nd quarter Wells fumbled in the open field without contact, and the Buckeyes' offensive momentum slowed. I guess it is a bit of a concern that Ohio State only beat Oklahoma State by 3. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. Do you have a blog? 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. 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. Both were led by long-time starting senior quarterbacks. 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. Their onside kick attempt was recovered by Ted Ginn Jr. on the fly and retained after a hard hit by the Wolverine hands team. [17] Michigan opened their conference schedule defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 2713, and the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Little Brown Jug game. He was picked on a bit against Florida. Before 2002, postseason games were not includ-ed in NCAA final football statistics or records. 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. The defense was better than expected and was suffocating at times. Football Schedule Roster Statistics Archived Stories 2022 Football Media Hub Ohio NIL Exchange Additional Links. Sophomore Brandon Smith, a former linebacker moved to tight end as a freshman in 2005, moves to second on the depth chart. [40] For Ohio State, Laurinaitis led the Buckeyes with nine total tackles in the game, followed by Antonio Smith with eight. The efficiency he showed that day is still considered remarkable. 12. Thats about as bad as you can possibly play. 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. 2 matchup in the rivalry's storied history. All rights reserved. 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 [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. Defensive end LaMarr Woodley was unanimously named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, while also being named the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year by the coaches'. Ohio State racked up 29 first downs to Minnesota's 10, and had a 5:22 edge in time of possession. 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. Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. They gave up 17 on these three possessions alone. This points to a greater point: winning a national championship isnt just about having a team good enough to win it. [56] Laurinaitis also received the Bronko Nagurski Trophy for best defensive player. In the second half, Ohio State gave up the ball on a three-and-out when Smith was ineffective on three passes. Which of course brings me to my larger point: the game against Florida really wasnt on the defense. Those two both had over 700 yards, which was plenty productive for the time. 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. Troy Smith and Ohio State did it all, overwhelming Michigan with offense, winning the Big Ten title and streaking into the national title game. 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. [32] James Laurinaitis and Malcolm Jenkins led the team with five and four respectively. 2 Notre Dame", "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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. 4 in the AP Poll and No. CI. On August 31, 2006, senior linebacker Mike D'Andrea underwent knee surgery and was declared out for the season. Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team stats for the 2022 season. He led the team with 8.5 sacks, including the only sack Tim Tebow took in the title game. 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. Most of his best highlights are of him making an incredible throw downfield. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Buckeyes crushed the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Ohio Stadium, 440. Rushing: Miyan Williams, 117-783 (6.7 avg) 13 TD; TreVeyon Henderson, 107-571 (5.3 avg) 6 TD; Dallan Hayden, 100-503 . 10 Michigan", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 3 (Sept. 10)", "Strong First Half Helps Michigan Stun No. Get the huge collection of 2006 Ohio State sports cards online at Beckett.com. 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 There were a few reasons that I stopped summarizing the season after the Texas victory. 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. [4] Terry Bowden, a sports broadcaster and former coach, named Ohio State No. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Anthony Gonzalez gave Ohio State a 2814 lead. Troy Smith was Heisman favorite from the first game, and he did not disappoint. Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. 2 Fighting Irish. Rushing & Receiving . Smith had 185 yards passing. Ginn caught 8 for 104 yards, Robiskie 7 for 89 yards, Gonzalez 4 for 50 yards, and Hall 3 for 38 yards, all four scoring touchdowns. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. College Football Scores; 2006 Games and Scores; Michigan Scores & Schedule; Ohio State Scores & Schedule . The Buckeyes' remained No. In addition to Nicol, tight end Jake Ballard caught a pass for a score, as did both Ginn and Anthony Gonzalez. [49] At the end of the season, many Michigan players were recognized for their individual accomplishments. Vernon Gholston was a redshirt freshman for Ohio State in 2006. [18][19], Michigan remained consistent at No. FINAL. He looked more like a point guard than a quarterback. This account has made 25-40 minute edits of hundreds of college football games since the 1970s. . 15 in the Coaches' Poll. [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. This was a good defense, but they couldnt single-handedly carry an offense like the 2002 defense or even the 2005 defense. Michigan took an early 70 lead on its opening drive, driving 80 yards and keeping the Buckeye defense completely off-balance. James Laurinaitis led in tackles with 9, including a sack, and intercepted his second pass of the season. Antonio Pittman rushed for 74 yards on 16 carries and scored the final touchdown. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Zwick was 2 for 3 and 63 yards. 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. Blowout victories over Indiana and Minnesota would be followed by a 1710 victory over Illinois for the Illibuck trophy. 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. James Laurinaitis answered those questions after a 13-tackle performance with an interception and two passes defended. Both teams lost a game that shocked everyone. 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. Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. And for a kid who loved Ohio State, that was about as magical of a fall as you could dream up. 1 and No. Find out more. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [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. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It is also about matchups, luck, and opponents. 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