They started on Ohio States side of the field 5 times and scored 31 points off these opportunities. [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 Buckeye defense, which featured five first-time starters, sacked Huskie quarterbacks Phil Horvath and Dan Nicholson four times and intercepted Horvath once. The National Championship game against Alabama (#3) should be a cakewalk. 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'. 9 in the final Coaches' poll. [50] Many players were also named to various All-American Teams, including Woodley, Hall, Long, Hart and defensive end Alan Branch. Notre Dame vs. Ohio State - College Football Game Summary - January 2, 2006 | ESPN. He looked more like a point guard than a quarterback. 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]. [3] The game itself drew a 13.0 rating, with an estimated 21.8 million viewership on ABC, making it the most watched regular-season college football game since the 1993 game between Florida State and Notre Dame. Besides not having played anybody, the overall team ability probably wasnt as good as many people remember it. [24][25][26] Although a closer game than expected, Michigan finished off their non-conference schedule with a 3426 victory over Ball State. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. [38] Three runs for 58 yards by Mike Hart set up Michigan at the Ohio State 2. While the game was closer than I remember, it felt like an impressive win. Ohio State defeated the then-second-ranked Longhorns 247, remaining the No. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. There were a few reasons that I stopped summarizing the season after the Texas victory. Facebook Twitter Instagram. The team in the last ten years that they compare best to is probably the 2017 Buckeyes, though not as good. [40] For Ohio State, Laurinaitis led the Buckeyes with nine total tackles in the game, followed by Antonio Smith with eight. The game was even in all but the score. 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. 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. Due to the No. While escaping from trouble is impressive enough, his ability to make huge plays when pressured was remarkable. It was bad to the point that Troy Smith had a negative adjusted passing average for the game, with -0.7 AY/A. Freshman wide receiver Brian Hartline delivered a devastating block downfield on two Iowa defensive linemen on Gonzalez's catch-and-run. 1 with a BCS average of 1.000, while Michigan remained in the No. The Buckeyes represent the Ohio State University in the NCAA's Big Ten . Then, the National Championship game happened, and the team of destiny was massacred, thereby starting the SEC dominance that the sport was known for in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Ohio State's domination was such that it did not punt at all during the game. The legitimacy of this record has been called into question[by whom?] Ginn had his best day as a receiver in 2006, catching 10 passes for 122 yards. [13] The Buckeyes' compiled 503 yards of total offense, compared to the Wolverines' 397 yards. [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. All-time record against Illinois: 60294. Both were led by long-time starting senior quarterbacks. Yes, he was an incredible college quarterback for 2006, but he would not look as good in 2022. 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?] 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. 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. [38], The second quarter began with Michigan again being unable to move the ball, and being forced to punt after a three and out. The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. View PDF . 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. [39] Michigan's next possession began with five straight completions from Henne. Scoring Summary; Team Stats; Passing; Full Site Menu; Michigan at Ohio State Box Score, November 18, 2006. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 12-1 (3rd of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten Conference Record: 8-0 Coach: Jim Tressel (12-1) Points For: 450 Points/G: 34.6 (8th of 119) Points Against: 166 More Team Info Ohio State School History 2006 Ohio State Statistics 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). 1 in all major polls. [39] Overall, Henne threw two touchdown passes in the game. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes the following week 3817 in Kinnick Stadium. Then they finished the year playing #3 Florida. He was sacked once for a loss of five yards. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. He led the team in tackles with 115 and interceptions with 5. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. They scored using Jim Tressels way: field position. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. In the final two minutes, Penn State put together a strong drive in an attempt to regain control over the game, but this was ended with the first of two interceptions. Visit ESPN for the team statistics of the SE Louisiana Lions vs. Chicago State Cougars NCAAM basketball game on 3 December 2006 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. It is also about matchups, luck, and opponents. 12. Called simply "The Game" by some, the rivalry is considered one of the greatest in American sports. 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. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. Early in the fourth quarter, Troy Smith threw a 37-yard pass from to sophomore wide receiver Brian Robiskie to avoid a sack. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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The only difference this makes in the national championship game is that Ginns injury probably didnt make as much of a difference as people like to suggest the deep ball wasnt really used that often in Ohio States offense, especially in important games. The Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. [39] Time expired on the ensuing kickoff, giving Ohio State the two touchdown advantage going into halftime. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [39] Three plays later, on Ohio State's next possession, Troy Smith threw an interception to Alan Branch, giving Michigan possession of the ball at the Buckeye 25 yard line. I recently came across the YouTube channel SteelBuck 6. He led the team with 8.5 sacks, including the only sack Tim Tebow took in the title game. Ohio State used both a dominating offense and a crushing defense to control the game, played under cool and very windy conditions. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. Pittman, A (62), Hartline, Brian (13) Date: 1/8/2007 Site: Glendale, Ariz. Stadium: Univ. 2 as a result. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please considerbecoming a 12th Warrior,buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. Past State Tournament DVDs . [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. 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. UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. A young Beanie Wells looked good in his limited action too, though he wasnt yet the player he would become in 2007. Rushing: Miyan Williams, 117-783 (6.7 avg) 13 TD; TreVeyon Henderson, 107-571 (5.3 avg) 6 TD; Dallan Hayden, 100-503 . Everything was so controlled. Ohio State entered the 2006 season ranked No. 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. [51] Woodley also received the Lombardi Award and Ted Hendricks Award. A young Malcolm Jenkins had a breakout year at corner. 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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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. With Michigan out of timeouts, Pittman carried the ball for a first down on third and one, and the clock expired. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. [39] Ohio State responded three plays later on a 56-yard touchdown from Antonio Pittman, giving the Buckeyes a 3524 lead. Those two both had over 700 yards, which was plenty productive for the time. On August 31, 2006, senior linebacker Mike D'Andrea underwent knee surgery and was declared out for the season. Florida's only defeat during 2006 came on the road at Auburn's JordanHare Stadium in the seventh week of the season. 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. 14 in the AP Poll, while being ranked No. When watching the entire season though, he missed quite a few to a wide-open Ted Ginn, sometimes without a man within ten yards of him (see Texas, Penn State, and Florida games). 2019-20 Football Statistics. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. [53][54], Following the win, Ohio State finished the regular season undefeated at 120, their first undefeated regular season since their 2002 national championship. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. With an average offensive performance, they could have been national champions. With a little over 2 minutes left in the first half, they had 82 yards. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. 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. [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. In August, Ohio State was named the No. His game quarterback rating of 214.7 against BGSU raised his career rating to 158.1, the highest in Big Ten history. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. Jan 8 - 2:00 pm Women's Gymnastics Greenville Thu. [39], Henne entered the game as the Wolverines' starting quarterback; he completed 21 of 35 passes for 267 passing yards. With both teams winning all of their regular season games prior to their matchup, Ohio State remained No. I dont think anybody should have expected an easy game, though I might be overestimating how many fans were confident going into it. Hart scored his third touchdown after the recovery nineteen seconds into the 4th quarter and the lead was again down to 4. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Its not unusual for teams to drop a bit; both teams ended up dropping significantly from number 2. They couldnt pass, that was true. Men's Sports. All-time record against Penn State: 11110. The Tennessee game only had 14 offensive points for the Buckeyes, but the two pick sixes made the score look good. Now, high schools across the country can have high-powered pass-first offenses due to the aptitude of high school quarterbacks. I guess it is a bit of a concern that Ohio State only beat Oklahoma State by 3. The defense had four sacks in addition to the interception, and ten tackles for loss, with Quinn Pitcock (3 solo tackles, including 2 sacks) and Jay Richardson (4 solo tackles) having outstanding days. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. (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 vs. Texas - College Football Game Summary - September 9, 2006 | ESPN. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. Troy Smith was still incredible, right? 1 vs. No. Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. 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. The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. [16][34] Ohio State defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 377 the following week, with Troy Smith throwing for 203 yards and two touchdowns. Defensive captains named were seniors Quinn Pitcock and David Patterson. [52] The Wolverines finished the season with a 3218 loss to USC in Rose Bowl and were ranked No. 4 position. This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. Buckeye defensive backs Malcolm Jenkins and Antonio Smith each scored on long interception returns a minute and fourteen seconds apart to complete the victory. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. [49] At the end of the season, many Michigan players were recognized for their individual accomplishments. Michigan took an early 70 lead on its opening drive, driving 80 yards and keeping the Buckeye defense completely off-balance. Before 2002, postseason games were not includ-ed in NCAA final football statistics or records. 1 team by the coaches' poll. [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. Ohio State performed well in almost all facets of the game and defeated Michigan State 387. Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns, hitting eight different receivers, and was sacked only once. Troy Smith was having a rough game, and the offensive line fell apart as the game went on. 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. [38] After a three and out, Michigan was forced to punt, pinning Ohio State back at their own 17. 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 The last Buckeye loss to an Ohio team was to Oberlin College in 1921. 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. Maybe. 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. Statistically, Ohio State was balanced on offense, with 10 first downs each rushing and passing, and 182 of its 421 yards on the ground. He reminds me a bit of Marcus Crowley. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Troy Smith is still fun to watch fifteen years later. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. All rights reserved. The Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. 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. Both Michigan and Ohio State scored on their first offensive possessions, while the Buckeyes would eventually go up 217 midway through the second quarter. Still, the 2002 national championship was fresh in the minds of Buckeye fans, and that team wasnt particularly incredible either (though their opponent in the championship, Miami, was a lot like 2015 Ohio State talented, but not great). 1, while Michigan was ranked No. [39] A personal foul penalty committed by the Buckeyes extended the ensuing Wolverines drive, though they would punt three plays later. 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. 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. Beyond his performance, Ohio State kept a Texas team that was expected to be explosive to only a single touchdown. 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. 2 in all major polls. On paper, that looks like a challenging schedule that would test any elite team. Beanie Wells added a career-high 99 yards. Or write about sports? [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. As part of this collection, the entire 2006 Ohio State season was condensed to these shortened, commercial-free games. lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. [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. Saturday, September 2, 2006. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. [45] Following the game, Ohio State remained No. A late touchdown and two-point conversion would not be enough for Michigan, as the Buckeyes' would go on to win the game 4239. Join our linker program. Football Schedule Roster Statistics Archived Stories 2022 Football Media Hub Ohio NIL Exchange Additional Links. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. Phrasing it like this shows that my confidence at the time was misplaced. Or write about sports? Number Name Position HT. 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. [35], Ohio State faced the No. Bucks in Desperate Need of Win At Nebraska, Offense Sputters for Second Straight Game. Colton Denning made a great highlight video showcasing what kind of a player he was at Ohio State. The 2017 Buckeyes had a better offense and a worse defense, but they were both balanced teams. They did not look like an all-time great team, so they were always going to be vulnerable. Smith, Lawrence Wilson, Joel Penton and Jay Richardson all accounted for the four of Ohio State's quarterback sacks. https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2011/3/19/2050581/classic-study-hall-f Skull Session: Kamryn Babb Says Goodbye New (I Think?) 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. Thats about as bad as you can possibly play. [39] Michigan was led on the ground by Hart, who carried the ball 23 times for 142 yards. First, going into the season, Texas felt like the biggest roadblock to a championship. 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. 08/24/02: vs. Texas Tech: Columbus, Ohio: W, 45-21: Box Score (PDF) 09/07/02: vs. Kent State I had watched the big games in 2004 and 2005, but 2006 is really where my love of the sport first started. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes schedule and results. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Their punt pinned Illinois at the Illini three and the game ended on the next play. 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. [39] After converting a first down on their next possession, the Wolverines were forced to punt. Which of course brings me to my larger point: the game against Florida really wasnt on the defense. Despite his excellent season, his efficiency did drop a bit from 2005, when he averaged 9.6 YPA. Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. Team 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Texas had two streaks ended by the loss: a 12-game streak in which it had scored at least 40 points a game (and averaged 52), and a 21-game winning streak. Ohio 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. I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. 2 matchup in the rivalry's storied history. His first game against NIU seemed to be a harbinger of things to come, with nearly 300 yards passing, 3 touchdowns, no interceptions, 11.9 YPA, and a QB rating of 211.4. 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. Team captains were announced August 25, 2006. 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. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Antonio Pittman's scoring streak ended at 12 games but he rushed for 105 yards to lead all rushers. 1 position and Florida went into the No. Ohio State only had one possession start on Floridas side of the field, and it ended with a punt. Anything higher than that and a team looks dominant. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. [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. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. 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. All rights reserved. Sure, none of these teams were top tier. Stroud, even before his arm healed, never missed his deep balls as badly as Smith did regularly. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [32] Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez led the Buckeyes in receiving yards with 677 and 673 yards, respectively. [57] The Buckeyes' finished the season with a 4114 loss to Florida in the BCS National Championship Game and were ranked No. 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. [11] The Buckeyes' opened their season by defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 3512. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. 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. 15 in the Coaches' Poll. 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