As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. A late touchdown and two-point conversion would not be enough for Michigan, as the Buckeyes' would go on to win the game 4239. They scored using Jim Tressels way: field position. 2 matchup in the rivalry's storied history. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Troy Smith threw for 183 yards and a touchdown on 1421 passing, and scored a rushing touchdown on a long scramble. Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team stats for the 2022 season. Michigan is one of two teams ranked in the top 10 in both scoring offense (ninth) and scoring defense (second), along with Ohio State (second, offense, 10th, defense). For Troy Smith, the victory was his third over Michigan, making him the first Ohio State quarterback to win three consecutive games over Michigan since Tippy Dye (who attended the 2006 game) (19341936). 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. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats. Do you have a blog? 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. 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. A young Malcolm Jenkins had a breakout year at corner. 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. [46] Following USC's victory over Notre Dame the following week, the Trojans jumped the Wolverines into the No. Ohio State's domination was such that it did not punt at all during the game. With the Heisman winner at quarterback, this should have been achievable. There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. Ohio State only had one possession start on Floridas side of the field, and it ended with a punt. 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 Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. [39] After converting a first down on their next possession, the Wolverines were forced to punt. 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. Sophomore Brandon Smith, a former linebacker moved to tight end as a freshman in 2005, moves to second on the depth chart. He looked more like a point guard than a quarterback. Jan 8 - 2:00 pm Women's Gymnastics Greenville Thu. Do you have a sports website? Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. This account has made 25-40 minute edits of hundreds of college football games since the 1970s. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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 . Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [38] Three runs for 58 yards by Mike Hart set up Michigan at the Ohio State 2. The Buckeyes represent the Ohio State University in the NCAA's Big Ten . Antonio Pittman scored two of Ohio State's 5 rushing touchdowns, carried the ball for 116 yards, and had two pass receptions for 47 yards. Their onside kick attempt was recovered by Ted Ginn Jr. on the fly and retained after a hard hit by the Wolverine hands team. We present them here for purely educational purposes. It is also about matchups, luck, and opponents. 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. [47] In the final week of the regular season, Florida defeated Arkansas in the SEC Championship Game and USC was defeated by UCLA. 15 in the Coaches' Poll. [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. Which of course brings me to my larger point: the game against Florida really wasnt on the defense. It shouldnt matter though. Troy Smith was still incredible, right? While J.T. [35], Ohio State faced the No. Number Name Position HT. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. [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. Considered by some the greatest rivalry in American sports,[6] the rivalry had to that point been the de facto Big Ten Conference championship game on 22 occasions, with the game affecting the determination of the championship an additional 27 times (the Big Ten did not have a conference championship game until 2011). The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. [38], The second quarter began with Michigan again being unable to move the ball, and being forced to punt after a three and out. M 1-10 M16 BART TANSKI pass complete to BRANDON JAMES for 7 yards to . 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. Troy Smith completed 21 of his 30 passing attempts without an interception, producing 203 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ted Ginn. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. 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. Huber Heights. 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. Subscribe to Football online price guide and get the latest and accurate values of cards. [39] Overall, Henne threw two touchdown passes in the game. Zwick was 2 for 3 and 63 yards. However, Henne drove the Wolverines 65 yards in 2 minutes for a touchdown to Adrian Arrington and appeared to take back the momentum of the game. This points to a greater point: winning a national championship isnt just about having a team good enough to win it. 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. [48], Following the loss, Michigan finished the regular season with an 111 record and ranked No. Troy Smith was Heisman favorite from the first game, and he did not disappoint. 3 in the rankings and trailed Florida by only 0.0101 points. 2006 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season 2003 Season 2002 Season 2001 Season 2000 Season 1999 Season According to SRS, Michigan ended the year as the #7 team in the country, while Texas finished at #17. Offensive captains were seniors Troy Smith and Doug Datish. Ohio State. Antonio Pittman scored a touchdown for the ninth game in a row and Ohio State won its eleventh straight, which, with TCUs loss to BYU on September 28, becomes the longest active win streak in Division I-A. [38] Ohio State was also unable to move the ball on its next possession, punting after seven plays. 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. Anything higher than that and a team looks dominant. 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. The Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. 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). While his mechanics dont look a ton different, he looked calmer in the pocket, working through his progressions before making a strong throw, even under pressure. [38] An 11 play, 83 yard drive by the Buckeyes took them to the Michigan 13, where they scored on a touchdown pass from Smith to Brian Robiskie, giving the Buckeyes a 4231 lead. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. 3 in the Coaches'. Ohio State vs. Texas - College Football Game Summary - September 9, 2006 | ESPN. The Buckeyes intercepted a possible scoring pass and ran it for a touchdown. The efficiency he showed that day is still considered remarkable. This would be the first time in the BCS-era that the top-two-ranked teams would play each other in the regular season. All rights reserved. 1 with a BCS average of 1.000, while Michigan remained in the No. 1, while Michigan was ranked No. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 08/24/02: vs. Texas Tech: Columbus, Ohio: W, 45-21: Box Score (PDF) 09/07/02: vs. Kent State Senior Roy Hall caught four passes for 50 yards. The Lions gained only a single yard, however, and missed a field goal. James Laurinaitis led in tackles with 9, including a sack, and intercepted his second pass of the season. Ohio/St. They did well against Florida, but Florida didnt even try to throw downfield. [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. [39] Following three straight runs by Mike Hart, the Buckeye defense again gave the Wolverines a first down on a pass interference penalty. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Overall, Smith threw four touchdown passes and one interception. All rights reserved. On the next play Smith completed a long pass to Ginn for the final touchdown. 6 in the polls the following week. Saturday, September 2, 2006. [16][34] Ohio State defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 377 the following week, with Troy Smith throwing for 203 yards and two touchdowns. Pittman eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the second straight season, becoming the first Buckeye tailback since Eddie George (19941995) to accomplish that feat. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Ohio State played sixty-one players. 2022 Stats . In 2006, he only ran for 200 yards rushing with 1 touchdown. Smith was 15 of 22 for 234 yards; Wells rushed for 53 and Pittman for 48; and Gonzalez had 7 receptions for 118 yards. 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. It wasnt like they couldnt do anything, either. However, I think it is fair to say that he couldnt save a struggling offense afloat. Ohio State turned the ball over on fumbles three times, including two plays in a row in the 2nd quarter, but intercepted Minnesota 3 times (by Antonio Smith, Jamario ONeal, and Malcolm Jenkins). Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [39] Time expired on the ensuing kickoff, giving Ohio State the two touchdown advantage going into halftime. Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. led Ohio State to a 5014 blowout of the Wolverines. 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. 2 position. Coming into the game, Michigan held the all-time lead in the series 57396, though Ohio State had won the previous two meetings. 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. Their punt pinned Illinois at the Illini three and the game ended on the next play. [11] The Wolverines' opened the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 277. (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). Elg. 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. Troy Smith was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. They started on Ohio States side of the field 5 times and scored 31 points off these opportunities. 2 Florida Gators. 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. Once the offensive line started to struggle, they had no shot in that game. The shutout was Ohio State's first since September 27, 2003. 2006 OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ROSTER No.Name Pos. Troy Smith played his last game in Columbus against archrival Michigan, in what was billed by some as The Game of the Century. Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. I did not have time to make a montage of these throws, but I was surprised how often he missed a wide open Ginn. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. 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. Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. U-M is scoring 39.4 points per game and allowing 11.7 points against, on average. Quarterback Troy Smith was the recipient of the school's seventh Heisman Trophy, distinguishing him as the best player in college football. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. While escaping from trouble is impressive enough, his ability to make huge plays when pressured was remarkable. For the second straight season the Buckeye defense harried Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate into one of his worst performances. https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2011/3/19/2050581/classic-study-hall-f Skull Session: Kamryn Babb Says Goodbye New (I Think?) Ohio State Buckeyes. 1 and No. Or write about sports? Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [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. 3 in all major polls. Then they finished the year playing #3 Florida. [39], Henne entered the game as the Wolverines' starting quarterback; he completed 21 of 35 passes for 267 passing yards. Ohio State had a perfectly balanced offense for the game, accruing 270 yards both passing and rushing. Ohio State football stats: Team leaders. UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. Most of his best highlights are of him making an incredible throw downfield. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. 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. The Ohio High School Athletic Association: Football Archived State Tournament Results: . Ohio State immediately replied, however, tying the score when Smith hooked up with senior wideout Roy Hall for a 1-yard touchdown pass. It is a lengthy video, but if you have time, its worth a watch. Antonio Pittman isnt mentioned with the great Ohio State backs, but he was a solid option in the backfield. 10 Michigan", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 3 (Sept. 10)", "Strong First Half Helps Michigan Stun No. All-time record against Northwestern: 57141. 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. Metairie, La./Archbishop Rummel Undeclared 10125185 . 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. All-time record against Bowling Green: 400. So how did they score? 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Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. With a little over 2 minutes left in the first half, they had 82 yards. [39] Michigan's next possession began with five straight completions from Henne. 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 Join our linker program. 1 team by the coaches' poll. CI. To discuss their further rankings, I will use College Football References Simple Rating System (SRS) instead of SP+ for these ends of the year rankings, as SRS is based off who you played and how you played rather than SP+ which fundamentally is a predictive ranking based on how it expects you to play in future games. [38] After a three and out, Michigan was forced to punt, pinning Ohio State back at their own 17. All-time record against Minnesota: 3970. 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. Iowa State: 10-43: 12/22: 3/5: 8/17: 5/9: 22-24 / 32-163: 23-40-2 / . [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. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes the following week 3817 in Kinnick Stadium. [39] A personal foul penalty committed by the Buckeyes extended the ensuing Wolverines drive, though they would punt three plays later. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 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. It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted. This wasnt exclusively a problem with Troy Smith, though. 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As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. A late touchdown and two-point conversion would not be enough for Michigan, as the Buckeyes' would go on to win the game 4239. They scored using Jim Tressels way: field position. 2 matchup in the rivalry's storied history. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Troy Smith threw for 183 yards and a touchdown on 1421 passing, and scored a rushing touchdown on a long scramble. Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team stats for the 2022 season. Michigan is one of two teams ranked in the top 10 in both scoring offense (ninth) and scoring defense (second), along with Ohio State (second, offense, 10th, defense). For Troy Smith, the victory was his third over Michigan, making him the first Ohio State quarterback to win three consecutive games over Michigan since Tippy Dye (who attended the 2006 game) (19341936). 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. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats. Do you have a blog? 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. 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. A young Malcolm Jenkins had a breakout year at corner. 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. [46] Following USC's victory over Notre Dame the following week, the Trojans jumped the Wolverines into the No. Ohio State's domination was such that it did not punt at all during the game. With the Heisman winner at quarterback, this should have been achievable. There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. Ohio State only had one possession start on Floridas side of the field, and it ended with a punt. 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 Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. [39] After converting a first down on their next possession, the Wolverines were forced to punt. 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. Sophomore Brandon Smith, a former linebacker moved to tight end as a freshman in 2005, moves to second on the depth chart. He looked more like a point guard than a quarterback. Jan 8 - 2:00 pm Women's Gymnastics Greenville Thu. Do you have a sports website? Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. This account has made 25-40 minute edits of hundreds of college football games since the 1970s. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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 . Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [38] Three runs for 58 yards by Mike Hart set up Michigan at the Ohio State 2. The Buckeyes represent the Ohio State University in the NCAA's Big Ten . Antonio Pittman scored two of Ohio State's 5 rushing touchdowns, carried the ball for 116 yards, and had two pass receptions for 47 yards. Their onside kick attempt was recovered by Ted Ginn Jr. on the fly and retained after a hard hit by the Wolverine hands team. We present them here for purely educational purposes. It is also about matchups, luck, and opponents. 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. [47] In the final week of the regular season, Florida defeated Arkansas in the SEC Championship Game and USC was defeated by UCLA. 15 in the Coaches' Poll. [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. Which of course brings me to my larger point: the game against Florida really wasnt on the defense. It shouldnt matter though. Troy Smith was still incredible, right? While J.T. [35], Ohio State faced the No. Number Name Position HT. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. [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. Considered by some the greatest rivalry in American sports,[6] the rivalry had to that point been the de facto Big Ten Conference championship game on 22 occasions, with the game affecting the determination of the championship an additional 27 times (the Big Ten did not have a conference championship game until 2011). The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. [38], The second quarter began with Michigan again being unable to move the ball, and being forced to punt after a three and out. M 1-10 M16 BART TANSKI pass complete to BRANDON JAMES for 7 yards to . 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. Troy Smith completed 21 of his 30 passing attempts without an interception, producing 203 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ted Ginn. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. 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. Huber Heights. 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. Subscribe to Football online price guide and get the latest and accurate values of cards. [39] Overall, Henne threw two touchdown passes in the game. Zwick was 2 for 3 and 63 yards. However, Henne drove the Wolverines 65 yards in 2 minutes for a touchdown to Adrian Arrington and appeared to take back the momentum of the game. This points to a greater point: winning a national championship isnt just about having a team good enough to win it. 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. [48], Following the loss, Michigan finished the regular season with an 111 record and ranked No. Troy Smith was Heisman favorite from the first game, and he did not disappoint. 3 in the rankings and trailed Florida by only 0.0101 points. 2006 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season 2003 Season 2002 Season 2001 Season 2000 Season 1999 Season According to SRS, Michigan ended the year as the #7 team in the country, while Texas finished at #17. Offensive captains were seniors Troy Smith and Doug Datish. Ohio State. Antonio Pittman scored a touchdown for the ninth game in a row and Ohio State won its eleventh straight, which, with TCUs loss to BYU on September 28, becomes the longest active win streak in Division I-A. [38] Ohio State was also unable to move the ball on its next possession, punting after seven plays. 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. Anything higher than that and a team looks dominant. 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. The Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. 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). While his mechanics dont look a ton different, he looked calmer in the pocket, working through his progressions before making a strong throw, even under pressure. [38] An 11 play, 83 yard drive by the Buckeyes took them to the Michigan 13, where they scored on a touchdown pass from Smith to Brian Robiskie, giving the Buckeyes a 4231 lead. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. 3 in the Coaches'. Ohio State vs. Texas - College Football Game Summary - September 9, 2006 | ESPN. The Buckeyes intercepted a possible scoring pass and ran it for a touchdown. The efficiency he showed that day is still considered remarkable. This would be the first time in the BCS-era that the top-two-ranked teams would play each other in the regular season. All rights reserved. 1 with a BCS average of 1.000, while Michigan remained in the No. 1, while Michigan was ranked No. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 08/24/02: vs. Texas Tech: Columbus, Ohio: W, 45-21: Box Score (PDF) 09/07/02: vs. Kent State Senior Roy Hall caught four passes for 50 yards. The Lions gained only a single yard, however, and missed a field goal. James Laurinaitis led in tackles with 9, including a sack, and intercepted his second pass of the season. Ohio/St. They did well against Florida, but Florida didnt even try to throw downfield. [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. [39] Following three straight runs by Mike Hart, the Buckeye defense again gave the Wolverines a first down on a pass interference penalty. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Overall, Smith threw four touchdown passes and one interception. All rights reserved. On the next play Smith completed a long pass to Ginn for the final touchdown. 6 in the polls the following week. Saturday, September 2, 2006. [16][34] Ohio State defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 377 the following week, with Troy Smith throwing for 203 yards and two touchdowns. Pittman eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the second straight season, becoming the first Buckeye tailback since Eddie George (19941995) to accomplish that feat. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Ohio State played sixty-one players. 2022 Stats . In 2006, he only ran for 200 yards rushing with 1 touchdown. Smith was 15 of 22 for 234 yards; Wells rushed for 53 and Pittman for 48; and Gonzalez had 7 receptions for 118 yards. 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. It wasnt like they couldnt do anything, either. However, I think it is fair to say that he couldnt save a struggling offense afloat. Ohio State turned the ball over on fumbles three times, including two plays in a row in the 2nd quarter, but intercepted Minnesota 3 times (by Antonio Smith, Jamario ONeal, and Malcolm Jenkins). Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [39] Time expired on the ensuing kickoff, giving Ohio State the two touchdown advantage going into halftime. Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. led Ohio State to a 5014 blowout of the Wolverines. 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. 2 position. Coming into the game, Michigan held the all-time lead in the series 57396, though Ohio State had won the previous two meetings. 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. Their punt pinned Illinois at the Illini three and the game ended on the next play. [11] The Wolverines' opened the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 277. (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). Elg. 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. Troy Smith was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. They started on Ohio States side of the field 5 times and scored 31 points off these opportunities. 2 Florida Gators. 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. Once the offensive line started to struggle, they had no shot in that game. The shutout was Ohio State's first since September 27, 2003. 2006 OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ROSTER No.Name Pos. Troy Smith played his last game in Columbus against archrival Michigan, in what was billed by some as The Game of the Century. Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. I did not have time to make a montage of these throws, but I was surprised how often he missed a wide open Ginn. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. 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. Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. U-M is scoring 39.4 points per game and allowing 11.7 points against, on average. Quarterback Troy Smith was the recipient of the school's seventh Heisman Trophy, distinguishing him as the best player in college football. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. While escaping from trouble is impressive enough, his ability to make huge plays when pressured was remarkable. For the second straight season the Buckeye defense harried Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate into one of his worst performances. https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2011/3/19/2050581/classic-study-hall-f Skull Session: Kamryn Babb Says Goodbye New (I Think?) Ohio State Buckeyes. 1 and No. Or write about sports? Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [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. 3 in all major polls. Then they finished the year playing #3 Florida. [39], Henne entered the game as the Wolverines' starting quarterback; he completed 21 of 35 passes for 267 passing yards. Ohio State had a perfectly balanced offense for the game, accruing 270 yards both passing and rushing. Ohio State football stats: Team leaders. UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. Most of his best highlights are of him making an incredible throw downfield. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. 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. The Ohio High School Athletic Association: Football Archived State Tournament Results: . Ohio State immediately replied, however, tying the score when Smith hooked up with senior wideout Roy Hall for a 1-yard touchdown pass. It is a lengthy video, but if you have time, its worth a watch. Antonio Pittman isnt mentioned with the great Ohio State backs, but he was a solid option in the backfield. 10 Michigan", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 3 (Sept. 10)", "Strong First Half Helps Michigan Stun No. All-time record against Northwestern: 57141. 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. Metairie, La./Archbishop Rummel Undeclared 10125185 . 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. All-time record against Bowling Green: 400. 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Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. With a little over 2 minutes left in the first half, they had 82 yards. [39] Michigan's next possession began with five straight completions from Henne. 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 Join our linker program. 1 team by the coaches' poll. CI. To discuss their further rankings, I will use College Football References Simple Rating System (SRS) instead of SP+ for these ends of the year rankings, as SRS is based off who you played and how you played rather than SP+ which fundamentally is a predictive ranking based on how it expects you to play in future games. [38] After a three and out, Michigan was forced to punt, pinning Ohio State back at their own 17. All-time record against Minnesota: 3970. 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. Iowa State: 10-43: 12/22: 3/5: 8/17: 5/9: 22-24 / 32-163: 23-40-2 / . [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. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes the following week 3817 in Kinnick Stadium. [39] A personal foul penalty committed by the Buckeyes extended the ensuing Wolverines drive, though they would punt three plays later. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 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. It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted. This wasnt exclusively a problem with Troy Smith, though. 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