The Buckeyes kept the ball for the entire 3rd quarter except one brief Hawkeye possession, and accumulated an overwhelming 40:30 to 19:30 advantage in time of possession. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnhX_2cuCK4. I dont think anybody should have expected an easy game, though I might be overestimating how many fans were confident going into it. [39] After driving to the Ohio State 34, Michigan was unable to convert on a fourth down, turning it over to Ohio State. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please considerbecoming a 12th Warrior,buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. 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. Anything higher than that and a team looks dominant. 1 ranked team in both the AP and Coaches' Poll. [39] Michigan's next possession began with five straight completions from Henne. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. The defense also took a step backward from the year before, though not by much. Troy Smith was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. As part of this collection, the entire 2006 Ohio State season was condensed to these shortened, commercial-free games. [50] Many players were also recognized nationally including Smith, defensive tackle Quinn Pitcock, and linebacker James Laurinaitis, who were named to various national All-American Teams. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Smith received the highest percentage of first-place votes in Heisman voting history. 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. lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. Vernon Gholston was a redshirt freshman for Ohio State in 2006. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. 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. 14 Michigan to opening win", "Neither lightning nor CMU can stop Hart, No. All rights reserved. 1 with a BCS average of 1.000, while Michigan remained in the No. Coming into the game, Michigan held the all-time lead in the series 57396, though Ohio State had won the previous two meetings. [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. Scoring Summary; Team Stats; Passing; Full Site Menu; Michigan at Ohio State Box Score, November 18, 2006. "[5][12][13], In the preseason polls, Michigan opened the 2006 season ranked No. [10], At the beginning of the season, both teams were ranked in the top fifteen. Pittman finished the day with 155 yards on 16 carries. [38] After a three and out, Michigan was forced to punt, pinning Ohio State back at their own 17. Most of his best highlights are of him making an incredible throw downfield. Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. The Buckeyes 18 total interceptions for the season leads all Division I-A teams. 5 in the Coaches' Poll. [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. Do you know how badly you have to miss to overthrow Ted Ginn Jr.? [11] Following a victory over the then-second-ranked Texas on September 9, the Buckeyes' top rank was cemented. Ohio State football stats: Team leaders. [9], All-time record against NIU: 100 (first meeting). The game was played in a persistent, sometimes heavy rain, but field conditions were not a factor. 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. A 5410 victory over Northwestern the following week gave the Buckeyes an 110 record heading into the rivalry game, with their ranking remaining consistent at No. [32] The Buckeyes rush defense had given up only 90.2 yards per games and three touchdowns, while they were tied for first in the nation with 21 interceptions. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Blowout victories over Indiana and Minnesota would be followed by a 1710 victory over Illinois for the Illibuck trophy. 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 . See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Do you have a blog? Team Stats. Thats not to say that these quarterbacks couldnt be great; quarterbacks now are constantly involved in 7-on-7 drills and are in pass-first offenses from a young age. My primary motivation for rewatching the 2006 season was to see if there were any signs that a loss of that magnitude was possible. Penn State intercepted two passes and Ohio State three. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. The Buckeyes defeated the No. His game quarterback rating of 214.7 against BGSU raised his career rating to 158.1, the highest in Big Ten history. Both teams lost a game that shocked everyone. 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[11] The Wolverines' opened the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 277. Or write about sports? Instead, the season of destiny ended with the most painful defeat in recent memory. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Stroud, even before his arm healed, never missed his deep balls as badly as Smith did regularly. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. [35], Ohio State faced the No. [56] Laurinaitis also received the Bronko Nagurski Trophy for best defensive player. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. [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. Ohio State only had one possession start on Floridas side of the field, and it ended with a punt. Team captains were announced August 25, 2006. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Chris Wells scored the sixth Buckeye touchdown on a 12-yard run in the 4th quarter, and Aaron Pettrey added a 51-yard field goal. At the time, many fans (myself included) expected that game to be a formality rather than an actual contest. Troy Smith is still fun to watch fifteen years later. He led the team in tackles with 115 and interceptions with 5. [52] The Wolverines finished the season with a 3218 loss to USC in Rose Bowl and were ranked No. 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. 2 Notre Dame", "No. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. On the next play Smith completed a long pass to Ginn for the final touchdown. 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. 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. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. 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. [50] Offensive Jake Long received the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year award from the coaches'. The 2006 team didnt measure up to these teams. [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. [32] Michigan quarterback Chad Henne compiled 1,932 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions, with Mario Manningham, Steve Breaston and Adrian Arrington leading the team in receptions. [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. 2 in the polls. Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. 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. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes schedule and results. James Laurinaitis was a big surprise after losing Bobby Carpenter, AJ Hawk, and Anthony Schlegal the year before. The shutout was Ohio State's first since September 27, 2003. [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. 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. [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. Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. Football Schedule Roster Statistics Archived Stories 2022 Football Media Hub Ohio NIL Exchange Additional Links. Most frustratingly, Ohio State could have easily won this game, or at the very least have kept it close, if they were able to move the ball just a little bit. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats. 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. 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. [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. Do you have a sports website? Leading 2110 at halftime, the Buckeyes scored on the first possession of the second half, ending with a spectacular catch-and-run touchdown by Anthony Gonzalez from the Iowa 30 in which he cut back, balancing on one hand, and maneuvered through tacklers on the sideline. In August, Ohio State was named the No. Thats about as bad as you can possibly play. The National Championship game against Alabama (#3) should be a cakewalk. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule & Results. 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. Arguably his two most well-known plays exhibited these qualities perfectly: the throw to Anthony Gonzalez late in the 2005 Michigan game and the deep throw to Robiskie in the 2006 Penn State game. The defense held, forcing a field goal, a lead that held up until two minutes left in the quarter, when Troy Smith capped a long drive with a scoring pass to tight end Rory Nicol. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Anthony Gonzalez gave Ohio State a 2814 lead. 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. The efficiency he showed that day is still considered remarkable. So. Ohio State immediately replied, however, tying the score when Smith hooked up with senior wideout Roy Hall for a 1-yard touchdown pass. Do you have a blog? On offense, captain Troy Smith effectively directed the offense, completing 18 of 25 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns. 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. [39] Ohio State started their next drive with seven consecutive pass attempts, driving 72 yards to the Michigan 8. Visit ESPN for the team statistics of the SE Louisiana Lions vs. Chicago State Cougars NCAAM basketball game on 3 December 2006 I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. 14 in the AP preseason poll. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. 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. Ginn had his best day as a receiver in 2006, catching 10 passes for 122 yards. According to SRS, Michigan ended the year as the #7 team in the country, while Texas finished at #17. He won the Heisman for a reason he was better than everyone else. Both looked to be the best team in the country at one point in the year. Pittman, A (62), Hartline, Brian (13) Date: 1/8/2007 Site: Glendale, Ariz. Stadium: Univ. Early in the fourth quarter, Troy Smith threw a 37-yard pass from to sophomore wide receiver Brian Robiskie to avoid a sack. Barrett. Smiths biggest problem was his lack of accuracy down the field, limiting Ohio State to an offense without a significant vertical component to their passing game. Elg. 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. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Betting analysis for the 2022 College Football season matchup between Texas Tech and Iowa State. The Buckeye rout, coupled with Michigan's 343 defeat of Indiana, set the stage for the first No. 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. This wasnt exclusively a problem with Troy Smith, though. 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. When I started to write this, I started talking about some of the first games that this team played but abruptly stopped. 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. Find out more. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 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. [38] A fumble by Smith again gave the ball back to the Wolverines, this time at the Ohio State 9. [38], The second quarter began with Michigan again being unable to move the ball, and being forced to punt after a three and out. In the final two minutes, Penn State put together a strong drive in an attempt to regain control over the game, but this was ended with the first of two interceptions. Source: Athletic Department official site, 2006 football archive 12-10-06 depth chart, Underscoring indicates first on depth chart. Ohio State easily defeated the Bowling Green Falcons in Ohio Stadium for their 13th straight win. This was a good defense, but they couldnt single-handedly carry an offense like the 2002 defense or even the 2005 defense. My dad and I walked out of the stadium that day talking about his chances to win the Heisman. [39], In terms of rushing offense, Ohio State outgained Michigan 187 to 130 yards, led by Pittman who ran for 139 rushing yards on 18 carries. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Roy Hall tied the game at 77. 6 in the AP poll. Then, the National Championship game happened, and the team of destiny was massacred, thereby starting the SEC dominance that the sport was known for in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Troy Smith threw for 183 yards and a touchdown on 1421 passing, and scored a rushing touchdown on a long scramble. Michigan was defeated 3218 by the USC Trojans in the Rose Bowl, while Ohio State was defeated 4114 by the Florida Gators in the national championship game. 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. Smith, Lawrence Wilson, Joel Penton and Jay Richardson all accounted for the four of Ohio State's quarterback sacks. Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. [57] The Buckeyes' finished the season with a 4114 loss to Florida in the BCS National Championship Game and were ranked No. The Buckeyes intercepted a possible scoring pass and ran it for a touchdown. 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