The only team with an SRS higher than that 2019 Ohio State team is the 2020 Alabama National Championship team. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. 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. Phrasing it like this shows that my confidence at the time was misplaced. 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. Barrett. He led the team with 8.5 sacks, including the only sack Tim Tebow took in the title game. 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. Pittman made 60 of the 75 yards, including the last 12 for the score, on three carries and a screen pass. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. 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. 6 in the AP poll. Troy Smith was my favorite player growing up, and he still was incredible that season. 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. 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. The Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. A young Beanie Wells looked good in his limited action too, though he wasnt yet the player he would become in 2007. [14] Following a 4117 victory over Central Michigan, the No. Newberry, 6-2, 8-2 ; Wingate, 6-2, 8-2. Both looked to be the best team in the country at one point in the year. The Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. [5] Ohio State thus garnered pre-season number one from USA Today, the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. Do you have a sports website? [13] The Buckeyes' compiled 503 yards of total offense, compared to the Wolverines' 397 yards. Defensive captains named were seniors Quinn Pitcock and David Patterson. [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. [51] Woodley also received the Lombardi Award and Ted Hendricks Award. They just dumped it underneath the whole game. 1, while Michigan was ranked No. Ohio State began strong, driving the ball 80 yards on its opening series for a Chris Wells touchdown. College Football Scores; 2006 Games and Scores; Michigan Scores & Schedule; Ohio State Scores & Schedule . All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 2 position, ensuring there would be no rematch in the championship game. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. I had watched the big games in 2004 and 2005, but 2006 is really where my love of the sport first started. The Tennessee game only had 14 offensive points for the Buckeyes, but the two pick sixes made the score look good. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. At the time, many fans (myself included) expected that game to be a formality rather than an actual contest. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. Join our linker program. 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. Visit ESPN for the team statistics of the SE Louisiana Lions vs. Chicago State Cougars NCAAM basketball game on 3 December 2006 [1] He led the Big Ten Conference in passing touchdowns (30), completion percentage (65.3%), and passer efficiency rating (161.9).[2]. Called the "Game of the Century,"[5] this was the first time in the rivalry series that the teams entered the matchup ranked No. I guess it is a bit of a concern that Ohio State only beat Oklahoma State by 3. [9], All-time record against NIU: 100 (first meeting). [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. . Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [18][19], Michigan remained consistent at No. 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. [39], The game was considered an offensive shootout, with both teams combining for 900 yards of total offense, and 81 total points. 1 position and Florida went into the No. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. I mentioned that there were some personnel issues that might have caused this, but the defense had a couple of structural issues too. Elg. Michigan remained No. James Laurinaitis was a big surprise after losing Bobby Carpenter, AJ Hawk, and Anthony Schlegal the year before. [11] The Buckeyes' opened their season by defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 3512. It was the first meeting between the schools in football. 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. led Ohio State to a 5014 blowout of the Wolverines. 5 in the Coaches' Poll. Both offense and defense performed at high levels, and the only Michigan State score (and 69 of its 198 yards) came against the OSU reserves, with a minute to play. 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. In the highlight video above, you can see him make short throws on target with velocity all over the field. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [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. However, I think it is fair to say that he couldnt save a struggling offense afloat. Both were led by long-time starting senior quarterbacks. I dont have access to his downfield success rate, but the guy he reminded me of the most was J.T. 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). They started on Ohio States side of the field 5 times and scored 31 points off these opportunities. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. They gave up 17 on these three possessions alone. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. 1 vs. No. Except for Wolfe, the Huskies were totally ineffective on offense, converting only one out of thirteen third downs. All rights reserved. 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. Maybe. This would be the first time in the BCS-era that the top-two-ranked teams would play each other in the regular season. It is a lengthy video, but if you have time, its worth a watch. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Join our linker program. 10 Michigan", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 3 (Sept. 10)", "Strong First Half Helps Michigan Stun No. 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. All-time record against Penn State: 11110. Watch any of those teams from that era, and you can see that the passing offenses are really limited, as none of the quarterbacks can throw downfield with regularity. On the next play Smith completed a long pass to Ginn for the final touchdown. [38], The second quarter began with Michigan again being unable to move the ball, and being forced to punt after a three and out. Ohio State's offense scored the first four times it had the ball, rolling up 28 points in the first 15:05 of the game. [32], Traditionally, the rivalry game between Michigan and Ohio State kicked off at noon on ABC. I thought it might be fun to watch through the season again to see if the team was as good as I remembered, or if the Florida game was inevitable. 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. His game quarterback rating of 214.7 against BGSU raised his career rating to 158.1, the highest in Big Ten history. Ohio/St. Both teams would go on to win their remaining games and enter the rivalry with Michigan, ranked No. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. 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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. I still think Smith threw the prettiest slant that you will ever see. Once the offensive line started to struggle, they had no shot in that game. 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. [53][54], Following the win, Ohio State finished the regular season undefeated at 120, their first undefeated regular season since their 2002 national championship. On August 31, 2006, senior linebacker Mike D'Andrea underwent knee surgery and was declared out for the season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 2 in the nation. Smith was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for his performance. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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[6] The suspension resulted in the elevation of sophomore Rory Nicol to the top of the depth chart as the only tight end with significant game experience. Sophomore defensive end Vernon Gholston was a standout on defense, including a pass interception. 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. Ted Ginn was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. [55] At the end of the season, many Ohio State players were recognized for their individual accomplishments, including quarterback Troy Smith who was unanimously named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. 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). Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. 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. Blowout victories over Indiana and Minnesota would be followed by a 1710 victory over Illinois for the Illibuck trophy. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. ), All-time record against Michigan: 40576. Before 2002, postseason games were not includ-ed in NCAA final football statistics or records. [36], The 2006 edition of "The Game" kicked off at 3:44p.m. EST on November 18, 2006, in front of a crowd of 105,708 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. On the ensuing Michigan possession, the Buckeye defense sacked Henne for a loss of three yards as the first quarter ended. 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. [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. 2 Notre Dame", "No. Ohio State played sixty-one players. Running back Antonio Pittman carried the ball 19 times for 111 yards and a touchdown, while true freshman Chris Wells, in his first game as a Buckeye, carried the ball 10 times for 50 yards and a touchdown. 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. The Buckeyes outgained the Wildcats 425297. Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. 2019-20 Football Statistics. Beanie Wells added a career-high 99 yards. [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. Colton Denning made a great highlight video showcasing what kind of a player he was at Ohio State. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Betting analysis for the 2022 College Football season matchup between Texas Tech and Iowa State. After rewatching all the games yeah, maybe we should have seen that game coming. The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. Ohio State, playing a classic sandwich game, overcame a slow start, three quarters without much offensive rhythm, and a good UC defensive game plan that employed stunting and looping its quick linemen to blow out the Bearcats in the 4th quarter, 377. Besides the outstanding defensive effort, Smith was outstanding again, throwing for more than 10 YPA. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. Ohio State had a perfectly balanced offense for the game, accruing 270 yards both passing and rushing. [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. Do you have a blog? Rushing: Miyan Williams, 117-783 (6.7 avg) 13 TD; TreVeyon Henderson, 107-571 (5.3 avg) 6 TD; Dallan Hayden, 100-503 . HometownIHigh School or J.C. Major Birthdate 93 Nader Abdallah DT 6-5 310 Jr. It always felt like he was going to make something happen. Ohio State vs. Texas - College Football Game Summary - September 9, 2006 | ESPN. Vernon Gholston was a redshirt freshman for Ohio State in 2006. The next two receivers, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, were good third and fourth options for the team as sophomores. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. He looked more like a point guard than a quarterback. [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. 2006 OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ROSTER No.Name Pos. This wasnt exclusively a problem with Troy Smith, though. Do you have a blog? Find out more. Get the huge collection of 2006 Ohio State sports cards online at Beckett.com. 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 College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Do you have a sports website? Play Index. 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). [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. After beating them, the mindset of the fanbase was focused toward a national championship. 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. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. So, could we have seen the Florida game coming? While J.T. Both teams lost a game that shocked everyone. So. With the Heisman winner at quarterback, this should have been achievable. 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. This sounds nearly heretical if you just remembered/watched the highlights, like I did. When I started to write this, I started talking about some of the first games that this team played but abruptly stopped. James Laurinaitis answered those questions after a 13-tackle performance with an interception and two passes defended. Now, high schools across the country can have high-powered pass-first offenses due to the aptitude of high school quarterbacks. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. Beyond his performance, Ohio State kept a Texas team that was expected to be explosive to only a single touchdown. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Ht. [38] Mike Hart received the ball on the first play from scrimmage, rushing for three yards. The Buckeyes also had an 8-minute edge in time of possession. Sure, none of these teams were top tier. They did not look like an all-time great team, so they were always going to be vulnerable. 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