The Lions gained only a single yard, however, and missed a field goal. It shouldnt matter though. [39], Ohio State received the ball to start the second half, with the Wolverine defense forcing their first three and out of the game. Ohio State, in what was widely described by television pundits afterwards as a statement game, trounced 13th-ranked Iowa 3817 in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. I still think Smith threw the prettiest slant that you will ever see. [49] At the end of the season, many Michigan players were recognized for their individual accomplishments. [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. 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. All rights reserved. There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. 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. The win was Ohio State's 13th in a row since it resumed playing in-state opponents in 1997, and 29th straight in-state victory. Saturday, September 2, 2006. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. [39] After converting a first down on their next possession, the Wolverines were forced to punt. They scored using Jim Tressels way: field position. College Football Scores; 2006 Games and Scores; Michigan Scores & Schedule; Ohio State Scores & Schedule . [18][19], Michigan remained consistent at No. 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 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. [39] The ensuing onside kick by the Wolverines was recovered by Ginn of the Buckeyes. On the next play Smith completed a long pass to Ginn for the final touchdown. Standouts for Ohio State were Anthony Gonzalez, who made eight catches for 142 yards and a touchdown, and Ted Ginn Jr., who caught 5 passes for 97 yards including a 29-yard touchdown late in the first half that countered the lone score by the Longhorns. 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 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. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. 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. 6 in the AP poll. 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. When Florida had to start on their side of the field, they scored just 10 points all game. The defense liked to play soft coverage, so passes underneath were effective against it. Ohio State running backs: Ohio State football throws 'changeup' at Wisconsin with TreVeyon Henderson, Miyan Williams A quick look at the Ohio State roster, depth chart vs. Indiana. Against Michigan's top-rated rushing defense, Pittman carried the ball 18 times for 139 yards and Wells 5 times for 56. Troy Smith was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Hart scored his third touchdown after the recovery nineteen seconds into the 4th quarter and the lead was again down to 4. 1 in his preseason Sweet 16 rankings and stated Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. were Heisman Trophy hopefuls. 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). Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team stats for the 2022 season. Zwick was 2 for 3 and 63 yards. Yes, he had a better arm than Barrett, but when he threw downfield, it never felt automatic; it was always a bit of a gamble. The first thing I remembered about the schedule in 2006 was that Ohio State played the #2 team in the country three times with games against Texas, Michigan, and Florida. He was picked on a bit against Florida. Freshman wide receiver Brian Hartline delivered a devastating block downfield on two Iowa defensive linemen on Gonzalez's catch-and-run. Or write about sports? Penn State answered with a long drive from its own 20, aided by a pair of Buckeye penalties after the defense had apparently killed the drive. All-time record against Minnesota: 3970. 24 Penn State Nittany Lions in Columbus and defeated them 286 after scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Ginn had his best day as a receiver in 2006, catching 10 passes for 122 yards. 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. When I started to write this, I started talking about some of the first games that this team played but abruptly stopped. This is a forum post from a site member. 1, while Michigan was ranked No. [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. 2 Notre Dame", "No. [39] Overall, Henne threw two touchdown passes in the game. 2 Fighting Irish. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please considerbecoming a 12th Warrior,buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. The defense also took a step backward from the year before, though not by much. So, could we have seen the Florida game coming? 10 Michigan", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 3 (Sept. 10)", "Strong First Half Helps Michigan Stun No. Past State Tournament DVDs . On paper, that looks like a challenging schedule that would test any elite team. The shutout was preserved with two defensive stops on 4th down and short yardage, the second on a 4th-and-inches at the Ohio State 15 late in the game. . They were a very good defense, but they needed help from the offense. However Ohio State made all the big plays to overcome a strong defensive effort by Penn State and win going away, 286. Still, with these two, the backfield was more than good enough. WT. Both were led by long-time starting senior quarterbacks. Either way, Ohio State should have expected a hard-fought game, and they got something more disappointing. 2006 Results. 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. Ohio State would extend their lead again following an Antonio Pittman touchdown run, though Michigan would bring the game within four points on another Hart touchdown run. Do you know how badly you have to miss to overthrow Ted Ginn Jr.? Stroud, even before his arm healed, never missed his deep balls as badly as Smith did regularly. after sports commentators noticed that there was an illegal block in the back penalty during that punt return that was not called. 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. He reminds me a bit of Marcus Crowley. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. I reiterate: this team felt like a team of destiny, especially after Troy Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy after his magnificent performance against the Wolverines. In 2006, he only ran for 200 yards rushing with 1 touchdown. 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'. Pittman finished the day with 155 yards on 16 carries. 4 position. They started on Ohio States side of the field 5 times and scored 31 points off these opportunities. [39] Ohio State was led by Pittman's 139 rushing yards, and also saw Wells, a freshman, run for 56 yards, while Manningham rushed for 13 yards on 2 carries for the Wolverines'. [11] Following a victory over the then-second-ranked Texas on September 9, the Buckeyes' top rank was cemented. [20] Following the victory, Michigan moved up to No. 1 position and Florida went into the No. [39] A personal foul penalty committed by the Buckeyes extended the ensuing Wolverines drive, though they would punt three plays later. 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. They did well against Florida, but Florida didnt even try to throw downfield. Laurinaitis and Trapasso were named Big Ten Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively. [2] The game received extensive media coverage from ABC and ESPN, including in the preceding week and from a visit from ESPN College GameDay the morning of the game. Both teams lost a game that shocked everyone. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. Under relentless pressure from the Gator's defensive line, QB Troy Smith posted the worst game of his career being sacked 5 times and completing only 4 passes (on 14 throws for 35 yards), 1 interception, 1 fumble and 29 yards on sacks. [39] Michigan's next possession began with five straight completions from Henne. At the time, many fans (myself included) expected that game to be a formality rather than an actual contest. [52] The Wolverines finished the season with a 3218 loss to USC in Rose Bowl and were ranked No. The sole touchdown catch was 18 yards to Brian Robiskie, his only catch of the day. Join our linker program. Ted Ginn was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. That was the first year that I really followed college football. The Buckeyes intercepted a possible scoring pass and ran it for a touchdown. 2 as a result. Smith went on to throw four touchdown passes on a 15 for 23 day passing, and wide receiver Ted Ginn also completed a touchdown pass to Nicol. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Iowa reached the Ohio State 14 on the ensuing possession but was forced to settle for a field goal. [56] Laurinaitis also received the Bronko Nagurski Trophy for best defensive player. The team tore through the rest of the regular season schedule before a classic #1 vs #2 matchup against Michigan which ended 42-39. Frost subsequently announced his transfer to Jackson State, joining former Buckeye Erik Haw. All-time record against Bowling Green: 400. Ohio University Top scoreboard . Iowa scored quickly at the start of the 4th quarter to narrow a three-touchdown deficit to 14 points, but Ohio State responded with a pair of interceptions of Drew Tate that put the game away. After Curtis Terry recovered an Illinois fumble, Ohio State then drove 38 yards for its second touchdown, a short rush by Antonio Pittman. Number Name Position HT. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. 5 USC Trojans. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. [46] Following USC's victory over Notre Dame the following week, the Trojans jumped the Wolverines into the No. [38] Three runs for 58 yards by Mike Hart set up Michigan at the Ohio State 2. His completions were well-distributed, with Ted Ginn Jr. catching four for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a 58-yard score; and Anthony Gonzalez making four receptions for 53 yards and a score. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes schedule and results. [53][54], Following the win, Ohio State finished the regular season undefeated at 120, their first undefeated regular season since their 2002 national championship. It always felt like he was going to make something happen. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. Ht. 2 in the BCS standings, while Ohio State was ranked 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. [31], Coming into the game with Ohio State, the Wolverines ranked twelfth in the nation in rushing offense, led by Mike Hart who had 1,373 yards and 11 touchdowns. [38] Mike Hart received the ball on the first play from scrimmage, rushing for three yards. 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. I dont think anybody should have expected an easy game, though I might be overestimating how many fans were confident going into it. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? A Troy Smith pass to Brian Robiskie would extend the Buckeyes' lead to 4231. Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Metairie, La./Archbishop Rummel Undeclared 10125185 . 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). Troy Smith was my favorite player growing up, and he still was incredible that season. Or, at the very least, the game didnt totally come out of nowhere. 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 2019 team with an SRS of 27.38 is one of the all-time great college football teams. Those two both had over 700 yards, which was plenty productive for the time. Football Schedule Roster Statistics Archived Stories 2022 Football Media Hub Ohio NIL Exchange Additional Links. Facebook Twitter Instagram. They would not get a single net yard the rest of the 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. Should they have lost that badly? Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. While the game was closer than I remember, it felt like an impressive win. In a game featuring lots of offense, Ohio State won 4239. Their aggressive defense took the ball away four times on three interceptions and a forced fumble, while Ohio State never turned the ball over. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Of course, having two first-round receivers to throw to was helpful. 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. James Laurinaitis answered those questions after a 13-tackle performance with an interception and two passes defended. A rush from no gain from Hart was the last play of the third quarter. Troy Smith was Heisman favorite from the first game, and he did not disappoint. So. Stats . Join our linker program. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. With that level of uncertainty, fans (especially me probably shouldnt have been as optimistic as they were. The team in the last ten years that they compare best to is probably the 2017 Buckeyes, though not as good. Huber Heights. 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. View PDF . The 2005 team was unlucky to have existed during the same season as the 2005 versions of Texas and USC. https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2011/3/19/2050581/classic-study-hall-f Skull Session: Kamryn Babb Says Goodbye New (I Think?) [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. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. The NIU game was the first sign of this, when Garrett Wolfe ran all over the Buckeyes. 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. Troy Smith was still incredible, right? 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). Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. It wasnt like they couldnt do anything, either. 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. Do you have a sports website? [5] Ohio State thus garnered pre-season number one from USA Today, the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. 2 position, with Florida in the No. 4 in the AP Poll and No. My primary motivation for rewatching the 2006 season was to see if there were any signs that a loss of that magnitude was possible. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Ohio State played well on defense until the final five minutes of the game, holding Illinois to 137 yards before their touchdown drive, but in the end the Illini outgained Ohio State 233 yards to 224, although having possession nearly twelve minutes less. Its weird to say all of this about a team that seemed so good. Offensive captains were seniors Troy Smith and Doug Datish. C.J. This wasnt exclusively a problem with Troy Smith, though. Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns, hitting eight different receivers, and was sacked only once. Iowa State: 10-43: 12/22: 3/5: 8/17: 5/9: 22-24 / 32-163: 23-40-2 / . IOWA: 24: F inal: MINN: 34 ILL: 16: F inal: NW: 27 MICH . Quarterback Troy Smith was the recipient of the school's seventh Heisman Trophy, distinguishing him as the best player in college football. This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. 11 Wolverines traveled to Notre Dame Stadium to play the No. Penn State intercepted two passes and Ohio State three. lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. He led the team with 8.5 sacks, including the only sack Tim Tebow took in the title game. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600. Troy Smith and Ohio State did it all, overwhelming Michigan with offense, winning the Big Ten title and streaking into the national title game. Vernon Gholston was a redshirt freshman for Ohio State in 2006. Newberry, 6-2, 8-2 ; Wingate, 6-2, 8-2. led Ohio State to a 5014 blowout of the Wolverines. Northern Illinois. James Laurinaitis was a big surprise after losing Bobby Carpenter, AJ Hawk, and Anthony Schlegal the year before. 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. I mentioned that there were some personnel issues that might have caused this, but the defense had a couple of structural issues too. Fresh cotton and other wares at Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. Quarterback Troy Smith, well protected by the Buckeye offensive line, threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, directing a 10-play 72-yard drive in the fourth quarter that took 5:47 off the clock and secured the win. Its not unusual for teams to drop a bit; both teams ended up dropping significantly from number 2. Ohio State performed well in almost all facets of the game and defeated Michigan State 387. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. The legitimacy of this record has been called into question[by whom?] [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. Smith had 185 yards passing. However midway through the 2nd quarter Wells fumbled in the open field without contact, and the Buckeyes' offensive momentum slowed. 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?] Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Troy Smith was having a rough game, and the offensive line fell apart as the game went on. [21] The Wolverines then traveled to Beaver Stadium and defeated Penn State 1710, moving up to No. So how did they score? [40] For Ohio State, Laurinaitis led the Buckeyes with nine total tackles in the game, followed by Antonio Smith with eight. 1 with a BCS average of 1.000, while Michigan remained in the No. Do you have a sports website? Other Conference Games. It is a lengthy video, but if you have time, its worth a watch. [38] Hart scored his second touchdown of the day on a two-yard run, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 2821. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [33] Ohio State traveled to Darrell K RoyalTexas Memorial Stadium to play the second game of a home-and-home series with Texas, following the 2522 defeat in Austin in 2005. He led the team in tackles with 115 and interceptions with 5. Ohio State went into the game with questions at linebacker after losing AJ Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, and Anthony Schlegel from the year before. Sophomore defensive end Vernon Gholston was a standout on defense, including a pass interception. Both Michigan and Ohio State scored on their first offensive possessions, while the Buckeyes would eventually go up 217 midway through the second quarter. All rights reserved. . For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. So. 1 in the BCS rankings by just 0.003 points over Michigan, while USC, Florida, and Notre Dame rounded out the top five. 14 in the AP Poll, while being ranked No. [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. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. [15][16] Following a dominating performance on offense and defense, which included three interceptions of Irish quarterback Brady Quinn, the Wolverines defeated Notre Dame 4721 and moved to No. Henne passed for a 16-yard score and a two-point conversion, providing the final margin. The Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Rushing: Miyan Williams, 117-783 (6.7 avg) 13 TD; TreVeyon Henderson, 107-571 (5.3 avg) 6 TD; Dallan Hayden, 100-503 . COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State's 2022 season came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday night in the Peach Bowl as Noah Ruggles missed a 50-yard field goal and the Buckeyes lost to defending . Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. 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. Due to the No. First, going into the season, Texas felt like the biggest roadblock to a championship. Betting analysis for the 2022 College Football season matchup between Texas Tech and Iowa State. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. For questions or updates to the 2019 Division II, please email Phil Pierce ([email protected] October 24, 2022 Football. I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. He won the Heisman for a reason he was better than everyone else. Beanie Wells added a career-high 99 yards. 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). 2022 Football Cumulative Statistics. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes the following week 3817 in Kinnick Stadium. [39] Michigan was led on the ground by Hart, who carried the ball 23 times for 142 yards. Michigan quarterback Chad Henne set up a 1-yard run for Mike Hart with an effective passing attack to Mario Manningham. Source: Athletic Department official site, 2006 football archive 12-10-06 depth chart, Underscoring indicates first on depth chart. Michigan remained No. Ohio State had a perfectly balanced offense for the game, accruing 270 yards both passing and rushing. 2006 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Division VI . 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