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. 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. [5] Ohio State thus garnered pre-season number one from USA Today, the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. Betting analysis for the 2019 College Football season matchup between Nebraska and Maryland. [38] A fumble by Smith again gave the ball back to the Wolverines, this time at the Ohio State 9. Facebook Twitter Instagram. The efficiency he showed that day is still considered remarkable. After Texas tied the game at 7 with less than two minutes to play in the first half, Troy Smith led a quick touchdown drive to put the Buckeyes ahead for the rest of the game. Thats about as bad as you can possibly play. 2022 Football Cumulative Statistics. The Tennessee game only had 14 offensive points for the Buckeyes, but the two pick sixes made the score look good. Called simply "The Game" by some, the rivalry is considered one of the greatest in American sports. 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. 2 in the nation. When I started to write this, I started talking about some of the first games that this team played but abruptly stopped. The Buckeyes crushed the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Ohio Stadium, 440. 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He reminds me a bit of Marcus Crowley. Join our linker program. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Elg. He was picked on a bit against Florida. When Florida had to start on their side of the field, they scored just 10 points all game. Zwick was 2 for 3 and 63 yards. 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. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 1 position and Florida went into the No. Ohio State played sixty-one players. He was sacked once for a loss of five yards. 9 in the final Coaches' poll. 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. WT. [38] Three and outs by both teams on their ensuing possessions, gave the ball back to Ohio State with over a minute remaining in the quarter. 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. 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. Even so, Illinois forced a punt and drove for its only touchdown. In August, Ohio State was named the No. 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. All rights reserved. All-time record against Minnesota: 3970. 2 position, ensuring there would be no rematch in the championship game. [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. [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. Illinois drove 80 yards in the last five minutes of the game to close the margin to a touchdown, but Ohio State recovered the onside kick and managed to hold the ball until only 4 seconds were left in the game. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Vernon Gholston was a redshirt freshman for Ohio State in 2006. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 2 Fighting Irish. 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. Each level of the defense had at least one standout. Maybe. 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. James Laurinaitis was a big surprise after losing Bobby Carpenter, AJ Hawk, and Anthony Schlegal the year before. That 74% against the run is good, but not elite. [39] Ohio State started their next drive with seven consecutive pass attempts, driving 72 yards to the Michigan 8. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. 1 in all major polls and received and earned a position in the BCS National Championship Game, where they played the No. 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 ensuing Michigan possession, the Buckeye defense sacked Henne for a loss of three yards as the first quarter ended. A touchdown run from Hart gave the Wolverines an early 70 lead. The Lions gained only a single yard, however, and missed a field goal. M 1-10 M16 BART TANSKI pass complete to BRANDON JAMES for 7 yards to . 2 Florida Gators. Should they have lost that badly? 2 in the AP Poll and No. 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 dont think anybody should have expected an easy game, though I might be overestimating how many fans were confident going into it. Yes, he was an incredible college quarterback for 2006, but he would not look as good in 2022. Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team stats for the 2022 season. U-M is scoring 39.4 points per game and allowing 11.7 points against, on average. [27] Michigan's 343 win over Indiana would bring them to 110 on the season and keep them ranked No. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. Ohio State went into the game with questions at linebacker after losing AJ Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, and Anthony Schlegel from the year before. Beanie Wells added a career-high 99 yards. 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. He led the team in tackles with 115 and interceptions with 5. [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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. [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. 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'. Once the offensive line started to struggle, they had no shot in that game. As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. "[5][12][13], In the preseason polls, Michigan opened the 2006 season ranked No. 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. of The Catch to lead 240. Do you have a blog? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 1 in all major polls, while Michigan moved up to No. Source: Athletic Department official site, 2006 football archive 12-10-06 depth chart, Underscoring indicates first on depth chart. [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. Freshman Kurt Coleman blocked a field goal attempt in the first half. 1 in the nation) on November 18, 2006, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. It always felt like he was going to make something happen. 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). Smith, Lawrence Wilson, Joel Penton and Jay Richardson all accounted for the four of Ohio State's quarterback sacks. As part of this collection, the entire 2006 Ohio State season was condensed to these shortened, commercial-free games. I mentioned that there were some personnel issues that might have caused this, but the defense had a couple of structural issues too. Ohio State racked up 29 first downs to Minnesota's 10, and had a 5:22 edge in time of possession. [45] Following the game, Ohio State remained No. The final BCS rankings were released on December 3, 2006; Ohio State remained in the No. 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) 2019-20 Football Statistics. 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. Ohio State performed well in almost all facets of the game and defeated Michigan State 387. 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. Ht. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [38] Three straight completions from quarterback Chad Henne drove them into Ohio State territory. Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. [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. On the next play Smith completed a long pass to Ginn for the final touchdown. 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. In addition to Smith's 191 passing yards, Justin Zwick saw playing time in both halves, completing 4 of his 9 passes for 57 yards. So. [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. 5 in the Coaches' Poll. 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. Before 2002, postseason games were not includ-ed in NCAA final football statistics or records. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 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. Penn State intercepted two passes and Ohio State three. Do you have a sports website? For SRS, anything between 20-22 is usually what the National Champion of any given year gets. 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. 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) Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 1 and No. Troy Smith completed 21 of his 30 passing attempts without an interception, producing 203 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ted Ginn. However, I think it is fair to say that he couldnt save a struggling offense afloat. Still, with these two, the backfield was more than good enough. 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. Following their victory over arch-rival Michigan on November 18, Ohio State became the first team ever to score a perfect 1.000 in the BCS composite score. 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. Pittman finished the day with 155 yards on 16 carries. 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. I think it is easy to forget now, but Troy Smith was a completely different player in 2006 than he was in prior years. 4 position. This points to a greater point: winning a national championship isnt just about having a team good enough to win it. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. Troy Smith threw for 183 yards and a touchdown on 1421 passing, and scored a rushing touchdown on a long scramble. 14 in the AP preseason poll. [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. Troy Smith played his last game in Columbus against archrival Michigan, in what was billed by some as The Game of the Century. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. 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. 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. 14 in the AP Poll, while being ranked No. [57] The Buckeyes' finished the season with a 4114 loss to Florida in the BCS National Championship Game and were ranked 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. Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. [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. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes 18 total interceptions for the season leads all Division I-A teams. [39] Michigan was led on the ground by Hart, who carried the ball 23 times for 142 yards. 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. In addition to Nicol, tight end Jake Ballard caught a pass for a score, as did both Ginn and Anthony Gonzalez. Schembechler died at the age of 77 on the eve of the game. 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. 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. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. 3 in the Coaches'. 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. [53][54], Following the win, Ohio State finished the regular season undefeated at 120, their first undefeated regular season since their 2002 national championship. The defense liked to play soft coverage, so passes underneath were effective against it. While the game was closer than I remember, it felt like an impressive win. Everything was so controlled. 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. The series seemed to energize the Buckeyes, and they drove the length of the field to take the lead. Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. Betting analysis for the 2022 College Football season matchup between Texas Tech and Iowa State. 2 as a result. 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. Troy Smith is still fun to watch fifteen years later. Freshman receiver Brian Hartline caught two of Smith's touchdown passes; the other two went to Anthony Gonzalez and Ted Ginn Jr. Halfback Antonio Pittman had 80 yards on the ground. With the Heisman winner at quarterback, this should have been achievable. Troy Smith was Heisman favorite from the first game, and he did not disappoint. [48], Following the loss, Michigan finished the regular season with an 111 record and ranked No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. COLBY CATLETT kickoff 58 yards to the MENTOR2, RYAN DUGAN return 14 yards to the MENTOR16 (KURT STEPHENS;BRAD MCKINLEY). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [56] Laurinaitis also received the Bronko Nagurski Trophy for best defensive player. Ohio State Buckeyes. Of course, having two first-round receivers to throw to was helpful. The game was played in a persistent, sometimes heavy rain, but field conditions were not a factor. 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. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. 2006 Results. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600 yards with 11 touchdowns on the ground. 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. Yet, by the end of the season, only Florida would look like a great team, and we all know how that game went. Sophomore defensive end Vernon Gholston was a standout on defense, including a pass interception. 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). [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. 5 USC Trojans. 6 in the AP poll. Phrasing it like this shows that my confidence at the time was misplaced. [46] Following USC's victory over Notre Dame the following week, the Trojans jumped the Wolverines into the No. [11] The Buckeyes' opened their season by defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 3512. With that level of uncertainty, fans (especially me probably shouldnt have been as optimistic as they were. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. [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. The shutout was Ohio State's first since September 27, 2003. Both were led by long-time starting senior quarterbacks. There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. All rights reserved. 1 in the BCS rankings by just 0.003 points over Michigan, while USC, Florida, and Notre Dame rounded out the top five. 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. The last Buckeye loss to an Ohio team was to Oberlin College in 1921. 1 ranked team in both the AP and Coaches' Poll. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 He won the Heisman for a reason he was better than everyone else. 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. 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. The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. The Buckeyes outgained the Wildcats 425297. The 2017 Buckeyes had a better offense and a worse defense, but they were both balanced teams. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. Following the season, starters A. J. Hawk, Donte Whitner, Bobby Carpenter, Santonio Holmes, Nick Mangold (all first round), Ashton Youboty, Anthony Schlegel, Nate Salley, and Rob Sims, were drafted into the NFL. [18][19], Michigan remained consistent at No. Sophomore Brandon Smith, a former linebacker moved to tight end as a freshman in 2005, moves to second on the depth chart. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. Even though there wasnt a true breakout defensive end, Vernon Gholston was a solid rusher with 8.5 sacks, and Quinn Pitcock was an outstanding DT with 8 sacks of his own. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 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. They were a very good defense, but they needed help from the offense. Join our linker program. 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. They scored on a 50-yard field goal by Aaron Pettrey just before halftime but did not have another effective offensive series after that. It was the second win on the road in four weeks over a ranked team for the Buckeyes, who won their 12th game in a row to lead Division I-A in active win streaks. Find out more. Subscribe to Football online price guide and get the latest and accurate values of cards. [39] After driving to the Ohio State 34, Michigan was unable to convert on a fourth down, turning it over to Ohio State. Troy Smith was my favorite player growing up, and he still was incredible that season. Their aggressive defense took the ball away four times on three interceptions and a forced fumble, while Ohio State never turned the ball over. 2 position. The defense also took a step backward from the year before, though not by much. [28][29] On November 17, former Michigan coach Bo Schembechler collapsed and was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His game quarterback rating of 214.7 against BGSU raised his career rating to 158.1, the highest in Big Ten history. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. They just dumped it underneath the whole game. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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. Both Michigan and Ohio State scored on their first offensive possessions, while the Buckeyes would eventually go up 217 midway through the second quarter. [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 recently came across the YouTube channel SteelBuck 6. The Ohio High School Athletic Association: Football Archived State Tournament Results: . Smith received the highest percentage of first-place votes in Heisman voting history. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600. Scored on a 50-yard field goal attempt in the championship game Become a Stathead, Subscribe Stathead... 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