M 1-10 M16 BART TANSKI pass complete to BRANDON JAMES for 7 yards to . Those two both had over 700 yards, which was plenty productive for the time. [2] The opening kickoff by Aaron Pettrey was taken for a touchback by Michigan, with the Wolverines starting their first possession at their own 20 yard line. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Roy Hall tied the game at 77. 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Its not unusual for teams to drop a bit; both teams ended up dropping significantly from number 2. The team tore through the rest of the regular season schedule before a classic #1 vs #2 matchup against Michigan which ended 42-39. Newberry, 6-2, 8-2 ; Wingate, 6-2, 8-2. (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). Iowa reached the Ohio State 14 on the ensuing possession but was forced to settle for a field goal. That was the first year that I really followed college football. Ohio State football stats: Team leaders. [4][37], Ohio State won the coin toss and elected to defer, giving Michigan the ball to start the first half. 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. The offense struggled initially, but eventually figured it out. He could run an offense with a lot of short passing, but he was not able to run the wide-open offense that Ryan Day likes to run. 08/24/02: vs. Texas Tech: Columbus, Ohio: W, 45-21: Box Score (PDF) 09/07/02: vs. Kent State We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The 2005 team was unlucky to have existed during the same season as the 2005 versions of Texas and USC. Or write about sports? As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. Join our linker program. [32], Traditionally, the rivalry game between Michigan and Ohio State kicked off at noon on ABC. 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. Smith, Lawrence Wilson, Joel Penton and Jay Richardson all accounted for the four of Ohio State's quarterback sacks. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. 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. The Buckeyes represent the Ohio State University in the NCAA's Big Ten . As part of this collection, the entire 2006 Ohio State season was condensed to these shortened, commercial-free games. All-time record against Northwestern: 57141. 1 with a BCS average of 1.000, while Michigan remained in the No. [10], At the beginning of the season, both teams were ranked in the top fifteen. 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. Anything higher than that and a team looks dominant. [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. 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 efficiency he showed that day is still considered remarkable. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. 11 receivers caught passes for the Buckeyes, with Anthony Gonzalez catching 5 for 85 yards and several key first downs, and Ginn five for 33 yards. 2 in the polls. In August, Ohio State was named the No. The Buckeye defense, which featured five first-time starters, sacked Huskie quarterbacks Phil Horvath and Dan Nicholson four times and intercepted Horvath once. Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. [51] Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy (the seventh in school history), the Walter Camp Award, the Davey O'Brien Award, and was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. Coaches. The reason that the fanbase felt like this team could go undefeated is also the second reason I stopped going game-by-game for this review: the schedule was shockingly weak, even if it didnt look that weak. Those mistakes being the interceptions, missed field goals, and the false start penalty at 4th and 1. Frost subsequently announced his transfer to Jackson State, joining former Buckeye Erik Haw. Record: 9-5 (34th of 119) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Lost GMAC Bowl 28-7 versus Southern Mississippi, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 11:40AM. In 2007, he recorded 14 sacks, which would remain a school record until Chase Young's 16.5 in 2019.. His 37 bench reps at the 2008 NFL combined tied the record and sent him towards the top of the draft board. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [18][19], Michigan remained consistent at No. Despite his excellent season, his efficiency did drop a bit from 2005, when he averaged 9.6 YPA. Smith had 185 yards passing. The second game of the year was against the pre-season #2 team, the Texas Longhorns. Ohio State began strong, driving the ball 80 yards on its opening series for a Chris Wells touchdown. [11] The Buckeyes' opened their season by defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 3512. 1 position and Florida went into the No. From a fans perspective, it would be like beating Oklahoma State (#7) by a field goal at the end of the season, after a year with big wins against Wake Forest (#17) by 17 points, Tennessee (#31) by 22 points, and North Carolina (#56) by 21 points. 2006 Ohio State Football Commitment List Total Commitments 20 ), All-time record against Michigan: 40576. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. A touchdown run from Hart gave the Wolverines an early 70 lead. Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. The 2017 Buckeyes had a better offense and a worse defense, but they were both balanced teams. Men's Sports. 2 matchup in the rivalry's storied history. Instead, the season of destiny ended with the most painful defeat in recent memory. IOWA: 24: F inal: MINN: 34 ILL: 16: F inal: NW: 27 MICH . The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. After a Wolverine punt, Smith used a superb play action fake on a 2nd and short to hit Ted Ginn Jr. in the end zone for a 39-yard touchdown pass. The Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. FINAL. Penn State intercepted two passes and Ohio State three. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [50] Offensive Jake Long received the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year award from the coaches'. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. While it isnt wholly novel, he points out that the only real mismatch was Ohio States lack of ability to pass, and shockingly, they had only 1 positive passing result in 20 attempts. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. Team captains were announced August 25, 2006. Besides not having played anybody, the overall team ability probably wasnt as good as many people remember it. [50] Several players also received a unanimous selection to the All-Big Ten First Team, including Woodley, running back Mike Hart, and cornerback Leon Hall. Its probably the biggest reason why defenses seemed to be so much better then. Senior safety Brandon Mitchell returned his INT 46 yards for his second career touchdown (his first came on an interception last year at Indiana). Phrasing it like this shows that my confidence at the time was misplaced. 4 position. 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. The team in the last ten years that they compare best to is probably the 2017 Buckeyes, though not as good. YEAR HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL; Jayden Bonsu: SAF: 6-1: 210: 1st Year [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. [32] James Laurinaitis and Malcolm Jenkins led the team with five and four respectively. [38] Time expired in the game, following three straight runs from Pittman, giving Ohio State the 4239 victory. However, Ohio State recorded the only three sacks of the day, stopped Penn State twice inside the ten-yard line, and the defense scored two touchdowns in a second half where the momentum gradually shifted from the Nittany Lions to the Buckeyes. 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. He was sacked once for a loss of five yards. [11] Following a victory over the then-second-ranked Texas on September 9, the Buckeyes' top rank was cemented. Hart scored his third touchdown after the recovery nineteen seconds into the 4th quarter and the lead was again down to 4. [1] He led the Big Ten Conference in passing touchdowns (30), completion percentage (65.3%), and passer efficiency rating (161.9).[2]. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. Which of course brings me to my larger point: the game against Florida really wasnt on the defense. This would be the first time in the BCS-era that the top-two-ranked teams would play each other in the regular season. 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. The 2019 team with an SRS of 27.38 is one of the all-time great college football teams. 1 in all major polls, while Michigan moved up to No. Coming into the game, Michigan held the all-time lead in the series 57396, though Ohio State had won the previous two meetings. Barrett. A late touchdown and two-point conversion would not be enough for Michigan, as the Buckeyes' would go on to win the game 4239. Although the teams were nearly equal in yardage (348 Ohio State to 326 Texas) and first downs (2017 in favor of Texas), Ohio State did not turn the ball over and converted a recovered fumble and a Colt McCoy interception, both forced by linebacker James Laurinaitis, into 10 points. Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. Aaron Pettrey was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his two field goals, ten points, and five kickoffs for touchbacks. 2006 Ohio Bobcats Stats Previous Year Next Year Record: 9-5 (34th of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Conference: MAC (East Division) Conference Record: 7-1 Coach: Frank Solich (9-5) Points For: 276 Points/G: 19.7 (85th of 119) Points Against: 253 Opp Pts/G: 18.1 (23rd of 119) SRS: -4.89 (81st of 119) SOS: -6.03 (113th of 119) 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. 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. Standout players offense for the Buckeyes were quarterback Troy Smith, who completed 16 of 25 attempts for 4 touchdowns and rushed for 20 yards; tailback Antonio Pittman, who rushed for 117 yards on 25 carries and scored in his tenth straight game; freshman tailback Chris Beanie Wells, 14 carries for 78 yards rushing; wide receiver Gonzalez, 5 receptions for 77 yards and two touchdowns; Ted Ginn Jr.. five catches for 69 yards; and wide receivers Roy Hall and Brian Robiskie, who each caught a touchdown pass. I had watched the big games in 2004 and 2005, but 2006 is really where my love of the sport first started. Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. They just dumped it underneath the whole game. 2019-20 Football Statistics. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [11] The Wolverines' opened the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 277. 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. While escaping from trouble is impressive enough, his ability to make huge plays when pressured was remarkable. 2006 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Division VI . Downing Jim Parker Offensive Lineman Award (shared), This page was last edited on 16 December 2022, at 13:23. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. My primary motivation for rewatching the 2006 season was to see if there were any signs that a loss of that magnitude was possible. Troy Smith was my favorite player growing up, and he still was incredible that season. 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. [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. [39], Ohio State received the ball to start the second half, with the Wolverine defense forcing their first three and out of the game. He reminds me a bit of Marcus Crowley. 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. Both teams would go on to win their remaining games and enter the rivalry with Michigan, ranked No. Most of his best highlights are of him making an incredible throw downfield. The 2006 team beat cupcakes soundly, but not overwhelmingly. In the second half, Ohio State gave up the ball on a three-and-out when Smith was ineffective on three passes. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. With seconds left in the quarter, a bad snap by injured captain and center Doug Datish in the shotgun caused the ball to go over Smith's head for a fumble recovered by Michigan at the Ohio State 9. Iowa State: 10-43: 12/22: 3/5: 8/17: 5/9: 22-24 / 32-163: 23-40-2 / . [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. The only team with an SRS higher than that 2019 Ohio State team is the 2020 Alabama National Championship team. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. The way the ball spun out of his hand was a thing of beauty. The 42 points scored by Ohio State is the most it has scored against Michigan since 1968, when Woody Hayess Super Sophomores (Rex Kern, John Brockington, Jack Tatum, Jim Stillwagon, et al.) 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). Ohio State played sixty-one players. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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With an average offensive performance, they could have been national champions. Play Index. Rushing & Receiving . When Florida had to start on their side of the field, they scored just 10 points all game. So, could we have seen the Florida game coming? [38] A nine-yard run from Hart, followed by a 25-yard pass from Henne to Mario Manningham, brought Michigan to the Buckeyes' one yard line. [38] After driving to the Ohio State 16, the Wolverines scored on a touchdown pass from Henne to Tyler Ecker. [38] The Buckeyes took their first lead of the game two plays later on a 52-yard touchdown run from freshman running back Chris Wells, with the score now 147 in favor of Ohio State. Vernon Gholston was a redshirt freshman for Ohio State in 2006. In 2006, he only ran for 200 yards rushing with 1 touchdown. 2006 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season 2003 Season 2002 Season 2001 Season 2000 Season 1999 Season Buckeye defensive backs Malcolm Jenkins and Antonio Smith each scored on long interception returns a minute and fourteen seconds apart to complete the victory. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. after sports commentators noticed that there was an illegal block in the back penalty during that punt return that was not called. 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. Wg. 1 ranked team in both the AP and Coaches' Poll. Antonio Pittman isnt mentioned with the great Ohio State backs, but he was a solid option in the backfield. 2 position. of The Catch to lead 240. 54 points is the most that Ohio State has scored since defeating Pitt 720 in 1996. Football Schedule Roster Statistics Archived Stories 2022 Football Media Hub Ohio NIL Exchange Additional Links. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Both looked to be the best team in the country at one point in the year. [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. The Lions gained only a single yard, however, and missed a field goal. 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. 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. Visit ESPN for the team statistics of the SE Louisiana Lions vs. Chicago State Cougars NCAAM basketball game on 3 December 2006 [39] Troy Smith turned the ball over for a third time on the ensuing Buckeye possession, this time on a fumble that was recovered by the Wolverines at the Michigan 32. No, but they certainly were not bullet-proof. Besides the outstanding defensive effort, Smith was outstanding again, throwing for more than 10 YPA. The game was played in a persistent, sometimes heavy rain, but field conditions were not a factor. All rights reserved. Yes, he was an incredible college quarterback for 2006, but he would not look as good in 2022. 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