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] Three runs for 58 yards by Mike Hart set up Michigan at the Ohio State 2. Ohio State racked up 29 first downs to Minnesota's 10, and had a 5:22 edge in time of possession. 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[38] Starting from their own 9, Ohio State drove 91-yards in four plays, scoring on a 39-yard touchdown pass from Smith to receiver Ted Ginn Jr., extending the Buckeye lead to 217. [21] The Wolverines then traveled to Beaver Stadium and defeated Penn State 1710, moving up to No. [57] The Buckeyes' finished the season with a 4114 loss to Florida in the BCS National Championship Game and were ranked No. 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. 1 team by the coaches' poll. Roster . 2006 OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ROSTER No.Name Pos. [38] Mike Hart received the ball on the first play from scrimmage, rushing for three yards. James Laurinaitis answered those questions after a 13-tackle performance with an interception and two passes defended. The defense also took a step backward from the year before, though not by much. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Men's Sports. I dont think anybody should have expected an easy game, though I might be overestimating how many fans were confident going into it. Ginn had his best day as a receiver in 2006, catching 10 passes for 122 yards. Ohio State used both a dominating offense and a crushing defense to control the game, played under cool and very windy conditions. All-time record against Northwestern: 57141. In the second half, the Buckeyes had three straight series of losses and were consistently out-muscled by an inspired and athletic Illinois defense the entire half, gaining just 27 yards. Most of his best highlights are of him making an incredible throw downfield. [4] Terry Bowden, a sports broadcaster and former coach, named Ohio State No. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. This sounds nearly heretical if you just remembered/watched the highlights, like I did. Coming into the game, Michigan held the all-time lead in the series 57396, though Ohio State had won the previous two meetings. 2 in both the final AP and Coaches' poll. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. With Michigan out of timeouts, Pittman carried the ball for a first down on third and one, and the clock expired. Betting analysis for the 2019 College Football season matchup between Nebraska and Maryland. [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. This honor was the sixth of his career. Here is their percentages of opponents averages allowed throughout the year (POSYPC - Percentage of Opponent's Season Yards Per Carry; POSYPA - Percentage of Opponent's Season Yards Per Attempt): This stat is meant to be an opponent-adjusted metric for defensive success and was originally created by CFB Nerds on YouTube. Besides the outstanding defensive effort, Smith was outstanding again, throwing for more than 10 YPA. Ohio State entered the 2006 season ranked No. 1, while Michigan was ranked No. Notre Dame vs. Ohio State - College Football Game Summary - January 2, 2006 | ESPN. 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). This points to a greater point: winning a national championship isnt just about having a team good enough to win it. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 1 vs. No. Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. As part of this collection, the entire 2006 Ohio State season was condensed to these shortened, commercial-free games. I guess it is a bit of a concern that Ohio State only beat Oklahoma State by 3. 1 vs. No. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. 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. 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. 5 USC Trojans. 1 team in all major college football polls. No, but they certainly were not bullet-proof. 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 . As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. Laurinaitis and Trapasso were named Big Ten Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively. If he wanted to win the Heisman, he needed to press). 2006 Football Season - Ohio State Buckeyes Choose sport Sun. Its probably the biggest reason why defenses seemed to be so much better then. Trinity Valley breaks into the top-five in latest DI poll. 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. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Should they have lost that badly? Ohio State performed well in almost all facets of the game and defeated Michigan State 387. Troy Smith was named co-Big Ten Player of the Week on Offense (with Drew Stanton), and Antonio Smith on Defense (shared with Paul Posluszny). On paper, that looks like a challenging schedule that would test any elite team. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. [1] He led the Big Ten Conference in passing touchdowns (30), completion percentage (65.3%), and passer efficiency rating (161.9).[2]. [5] Ohio State thus garnered pre-season number one from USA Today, the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. The Buckeyes intercepted a possible scoring pass and ran it for a touchdown. 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 It wasnt like they couldnt do anything, either. [39] Quarterback Troy Smith and the Buckeyes responded on their ensuing possession, with Smith passing the ball on the first eight plays of the possession. In the highlight video above, you can see him make short throws on target with velocity all over the field. View PDF . The defense was better than expected and was suffocating at times. It was bad to the point that Troy Smith had a negative adjusted passing average for the game, with -0.7 AY/A. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. Colton Denning made a great highlight video showcasing what kind of a player he was at Ohio State. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The last Buckeye loss to an Ohio team was to Oberlin College in 1921. [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. Frost subsequently announced his transfer to Jackson State, joining former Buckeye Erik Haw. The game was played in a persistent, sometimes heavy rain, but field conditions were not a factor. WT. Since Ohio State earned a bid in the BCS National Championship Game, Michigan received a bid in the Rose Bowl, where they played the No. Sure, none of these teams were top tier. Those two both had over 700 yards, which was plenty productive for the time. [39] Following three straight runs by Mike Hart, the Buckeye defense again gave the Wolverines a first down on a pass interference penalty. Overall, Smith threw four touchdown passes and one interception. Senior safety Brandon Mitchell returned his INT 46 yards for his second career touchdown (his first came on an interception last year at Indiana). 2 matchup in the rivalry's storied history. Or, at the very least, the game didnt totally come out of nowhere. 3 in the Coaches'. They couldnt pass, that was true. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. First downs were 16 to 14 in favor of Penn State, rushing yardage 142 to 138 (PSU), and passing yardage 106 to 115 (Ohio State). Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. Thats a bad day offensively. 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. 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). C.J. After the penalty Penn State again settled for a field goal and this appeared to be the defining moment that shifted the momentum towards Ohio State. CI. Antonio Pittman rushed for 74 yards on 16 carries and scored the final touchdown. Facebook Twitter Instagram. However, despite allowing a number of long gains on broken plays, Ohio State effectively stopped UC's offense after the scoring drive, accumulating eight sacks, three interceptions, and holding the Bearcats to 212 total yards and 4 rushing. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. All these years later, that game felt like one of those out of nowhere games that happen occasionally, like Iowa in 2017, or Michigan State in 1998. A rush from no gain from Hart was the last play of the third quarter. 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. 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. Even so, Illinois forced a punt and drove for its only touchdown. Statistics 2006 Football Statistics 2006 Ohio Northern Football - Final Ohio Northern Combined Team Statistics (as of Nov 11, 2006) All games RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMES.. (6-4-0) (3-2-0) (3-2-0) (0-0-0) CONFERENCE. (5-4-0) (3-2-0) (2-2-0) (0-0-0) NON-CONFERENCE.. (1-0-0) (0-0-0) (1-0-0) (0-0-0) 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. Sophomore wide receiver Brian Robiskie, who had made a key long gain in the 2nd quarter, then agilely kept his balance in the front corner of the end zone for Smith's fourth touchdown passa thirteen yarderwith only 5:38 remaining. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Ohio State. 6 in the AP poll. Do you have a blog? 54 points is the most that Ohio State has scored since defeating Pitt 720 in 1996. 1 position and Florida went into the No. [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. Despite the travesty of a National Championship Game, the 2006 Ohio State Football Season will always stand out in my mind as one of my favorites, mostly for sentimental reasons. The only team with an SRS higher than that 2019 Ohio State team is the 2020 Alabama National Championship team. [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. [30] Schembechler's death happened just one day before one of the biggest games in the rivalry, though he had not planned on attending the game. On defense, linebacker James Laurinaitis intercepted a pass in his fourth consecutive game and registered a sack, linebacker Marcus Freeman also had a sack and an interception, and safety Brandon Mitchell intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble by Iowa tight end Scott Chandler. 2006 Ohio State Football Commitment List Total Commitments 20 [39] Overall, Henne threw two touchdown passes in the game. The Buckeyes also had an 8-minute edge in time of possession. I recently came across the YouTube channel SteelBuck 6. [53][54], Following the win, Ohio State finished the regular season undefeated at 120, their first undefeated regular season since their 2002 national championship. Or write about sports? [39] After converting a first down on their next possession, the Wolverines were forced to punt. Ohio State's domination was such that it did not punt at all during the game. The defense, which again moved into first place in NCAA I-A scoring defense, was highlighted by Antonio Smith, who had 11 solo tackles (12 overall), 4 for losses including a sack, and a forced fumble. He won the Heisman for a reason he was better than everyone else. The final BCS rankings were released on December 3, 2006; Ohio State remained in the No. 2 in the AP Poll and No. Huber Heights. 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. If you watch incoming freshman Devin Browns high school team, Corner Canyon, they are constantly throwing the ball down the field. 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. With an average offensive performance, they could have been national champions. [39] Ohio State started their next drive with seven consecutive pass attempts, driving 72 yards to the Michigan 8. The offense struggled initially, but eventually figured it out. Hart scored his third touchdown after the recovery nineteen seconds into the 4th quarter and the lead was again down to 4. 3 in all major polls. [11] The Buckeyes' opened their season by defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 3512. 2 rankings from the conference rivals and the hype that led up to the matchup, the game was referred to as the "Game of the Century. [48], Following the loss, Michigan finished the regular season with an 111 record and ranked No. Yet, by the end of the season, only Florida would look like a great team, and we all know how that game went. The Ohio State Buckeyes football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Ohio State Buckeyes football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking.Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. I cant point to anything physically that is extraordinary, but he never left yards on the field. 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. Do you have a sports website? Ted Ginn Jr. is still remembered today as one of the fastest Buckeyes ever, and Gonzalez was almost certainly the best slot receiver of the decade for Ohio State. Iowa State: 10-43: 12/22: 3/5: 8/17: 5/9: 22-24 / 32-163: 23-40-2 / . Their onside kick attempt was recovered by Ted Ginn Jr. on the fly and retained after a hard hit by the Wolverine hands team. 24 Penn State Nittany Lions in Columbus and defeated them 286 after scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. 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. With both teams winning all of their regular season games prior to their matchup, Ohio State remained No. Ohio State scored on the opening play of the game with a kickoff return by Ted Ginn Jr., but it would be the last play of the game (and his college career) for him as he left the game with a foot injury sustained during his touchdown celebration. For questions or updates to the 2019 Division II, please email Phil Pierce ([email protected] October 24, 2022 Football. If Troy Smith threw like this in 2021, he would have been roasted mercilessly on the 11W forums, and people would have been calling for Justin Zwick to start. . As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. On the ensuing Michigan possession, the Buckeye defense sacked Henne for a loss of three yards as the first quarter ended. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [39] Manningham was the top receiver for Henne, who had 86 yards on 6 receptions, followed by Arrington who had 90 yards on five receptions. 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The 1998 team has Michigan State and Nick Saban to thank for not winning a national championship. While Laurinaitis was a great linebacker, the linebackers as a unit was not as good as 2005. "[5][12][13], In the preseason polls, Michigan opened the 2006 season ranked No. Marcus Freeman intercepted a pass at the Spartan 39 with 2 minutes remaining in the half, and the Buckeyes converted it for a score with a pass from Troy Smith to Anthony Gonzalez reminiscent[according to whom?] Called the "Game of the Century,"[5] this was the first time in the rivalry series that the teams entered the matchup ranked No. The Lions gained only a single yard, however, and missed a field goal. Penn State intercepted two passes and Ohio State three. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. Early in the fourth quarter, Troy Smith threw a 37-yard pass from to sophomore wide receiver Brian Robiskie to avoid a sack. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. All rights reserved. 2 position, ensuring there would be no rematch in the championship game. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. Football Schedule Roster Statistics Archived Stories 2022 Football Media Hub Ohio NIL Exchange Additional Links. A young Malcolm Jenkins had a breakout year at corner. 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 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. 2 in all major polls. The efficiency he showed that day is still considered remarkable. [38] Time expired in the game, following three straight runs from Pittman, giving Ohio State the 4239 victory. Besides not having played anybody, the overall team ability probably wasnt as good as many people remember it. Freshman wide receiver Brian Hartline delivered a devastating block downfield on two Iowa defensive linemen on Gonzalez's catch-and-run. Phrasing it like this shows that my confidence at the time was misplaced. I dont have access to his downfield success rate, but the guy he reminded me of the most was J.T. 1 in all major polls. 2022 Football Cumulative Statistics. 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. [9], All-time record against NIU: 100 (first meeting). Fresh cotton and other wares at Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. [38] Michigan took advantage of the penalty scoring two plays later on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Henne to Adrian Arrington, cutting the Ohio State lead to 2114. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. 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. 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. [39], Ohio State received the ball to start the second half, with the Wolverine defense forcing their first three and out of the game. [38] Hart scored his second touchdown of the day on a two-yard run, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 2821. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please considerbecoming a 12th Warrior,buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. [51] Woodley also received the Lombardi Award and Ted Hendricks Award. Then they finished the year playing #3 Florida. [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. [32] Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez led the Buckeyes in receiving yards with 677 and 673 yards, respectively. I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. 2 position, with Florida in the No. The team tore through the rest of the regular season schedule before a classic #1 vs #2 matchup against Michigan which ended 42-39. 9 in the final Coaches' poll. [32], Traditionally, the rivalry game between Michigan and Ohio State kicked off at noon on ABC. Their punt pinned Illinois at the Illini three and the game ended on the next play. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. They did not look like an all-time great team, so they were always going to be vulnerable. The shutout was Ohio State's first since September 27, 2003. They did well against Florida, but Florida didnt even try to throw downfield. 1 in all major polls, while Michigan moved up to No. Ohio/St. Blowout victories over Indiana and Minnesota would be followed by a 1710 victory over Illinois for the Illibuck trophy. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. Beyond his performance, Ohio State kept a Texas team that was expected to be explosive to only a single touchdown. Since 1975, the 2019 Ohio State Buckeyes have a higher SRS than just about anyone, including some of the all-time great teams: 1995 Nebraska, 1994 Penn State, 2001 Miami, 2005 Texas, 2005 USC, any of the Alabama teams from the 2010s, 2018 Clemson, and even 2019 LSU. 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. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. The defense held Iowa to 87 yards rushing and limited Tate to 249 passing (Tate completed 19 of 41 attempts), but did yield its first rushing touchdown on the 2006 season. Troy Smith was my favorite player growing up, and he still was incredible that season. So. 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'. Troy Smith was having a rough game, and the offensive line fell apart as the game went on. James Laurinaitis led in tackles with 9, including a sack, and intercepted his second pass of the season. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Get the huge collection of 2006 Ohio State sports cards online at Beckett.com. It is also about matchups, luck, and opponents. Vernon Gholston was a redshirt freshman for Ohio State in 2006. Troy Smith tied a career-high with four touchdown passes and the Buckeye defense forced five turnoverseach of which resulted in a touchdownas the Buckeyes steamrolled overmatched Northwestern, 5410. Subscribe to Football online price guide and get the latest and accurate values of cards. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats. Ohio State went into the game with questions at linebacker after losing AJ Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, and Anthony Schlegel from the year before. 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