I think it is easy to forget now, but Troy Smith was a completely different player in 2006 than he was in prior years. Wg. 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. [11] The Buckeyes' opened their season by defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 3512. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. Do you have a sports website? Although a deep Buckeye defense adjusted well, starting freshman safety Anderson Russell suffered a season-ending knee injury on kickoff coverage in the 1st quarter. Do you have a blog? [38] Ohio State was also unable to move the ball on its next possession, punting after seven plays. Ohio State went into the game with questions at linebacker after losing AJ Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, and Anthony Schlegel from the year before. Ohio State performed well in almost all facets of the game and defeated Michigan State 387. 2006 OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ROSTER No.Name Pos. Or write about sports? Notre Dame vs. Ohio State - College Football Game Summary - January 2, 2006 | ESPN. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. Florida's only defeat during 2006 came on the road at Auburn's JordanHare Stadium in the seventh week of the season. With a little over 2 minutes left in the first half, they had 82 yards. . Michigan's victory over the then-second-ranked Notre Dame the following week on September 16, would bring them into the top ten at No. [5] Ohio State thus garnered pre-season number one from USA Today, the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted. Subscribe to Football online price guide and get the latest and accurate values of cards. Phrasing it like this shows that my confidence at the time was misplaced. [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. Smith, Lawrence Wilson, Joel Penton and Jay Richardson all accounted for the four of Ohio State's quarterback sacks. 54 points is the most that Ohio State has scored since defeating Pitt 720 in 1996. 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. [24][25][26] Although a closer game than expected, Michigan finished off their non-conference schedule with a 3426 victory over Ball State. 14 in the AP preseason poll. 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. Smith had 185 yards passing. My primary motivation for rewatching the 2006 season was to see if there were any signs that a loss of that magnitude was possible. 1 in the nation) on November 18, 2006, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.Called the "Game of the Century," this was the first time in the rivalry series that the teams entered the matchup ranked . In a game featuring lots of offense, Ohio State won 4239. Ginn caught 8 for 104 yards, Robiskie 7 for 89 yards, Gonzalez 4 for 50 yards, and Hall 3 for 38 yards, all four scoring touchdowns. 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) It shouldnt matter though. I guess it is a bit of a concern that Ohio State only beat Oklahoma State by 3. Brian Hartline had four catches for 69 yards to lead all players. So how did they score? Barrett. 2 Fighting Irish. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600. Troy Smith was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. The game was played in a persistent, sometimes heavy rain, but field conditions were not a factor. Find out more. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes schedule and results. The Tennessee game only had 14 offensive points for the Buckeyes, but the two pick sixes made the score look good. 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. On 4th down, Henne threw deep downfield for an incomplete pass; however, pass interference was called on safety Jamario ONeal, and the Wolverines were still alive. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 1. Thats a bad day offensively. [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. [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. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. This is a forum post from a site member. They were a very good defense, but they needed help from the offense. [46] Following USC's victory over Notre Dame the following week, the Trojans jumped the Wolverines into the No. His first game against NIU seemed to be a harbinger of things to come, with nearly 300 yards passing, 3 touchdowns, no interceptions, 11.9 YPA, and a QB rating of 211.4. With the Heisman winner at quarterback, this should have been achievable. Both Michigan and Ohio State scored on their first offensive possessions, while the Buckeyes would eventually go up 217 midway through the second quarter. 2 Notre Dame", "No. Smith was named co-Player of the Week in the Big Ten on offense, his fifth weekly conference accolade of his career and his fourth in 2006, which tied him with six other players for the most offensive awards in a single 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. Antonio Pittman's scoring streak ended at 12 games but he rushed for 105 yards to lead all rushers. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. U-M is scoring 39.4 points per game and allowing 11.7 points against, on average. [39] Michigan was led on the ground by Hart, who carried the ball 23 times for 142 yards. [38] Time expired in the game, following three straight runs from Pittman, giving Ohio State the 4239 victory. [38] Michigan was unable to convert a first down off of the interception, settling instead for a 39-yard field goal from Garrett Rivas, cutting the Ohio State lead to 2824. 2022 Football Cumulative Statistics. 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. Michigan quarterback Chad Henne set up a 1-yard run for Mike Hart with an effective passing attack to Mario Manningham. Michigan (+27.6), Ohio State (+29.5), and Georgia (+26.7) are the only teams in the country with . 1 position and Florida went into the No. WT. Troy Smith was having a rough game, and the offensive line fell apart as the game went on. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Do you have a sports website? 11 Wolverines traveled to Notre Dame Stadium to play the No. 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. Yet, by the end of the season, only Florida would look like a great team, and we all know how that game went. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600 yards with 11 touchdowns on the ground. 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. It was the first meeting between the schools in football. And for a kid who loved Ohio State, that was about as magical of a fall as you could dream up. This was a good defense, but they couldnt single-handedly carry an offense like the 2002 defense or even the 2005 defense. College Football Scores; 2006 Games and Scores; Michigan Scores & Schedule; Ohio State Scores & Schedule . [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. Stroud, even before his arm healed, never missed his deep balls as badly as Smith did regularly. Or write about sports? Ohio State played sixty-one players. [9], All-time record against NIU: 100 (first meeting). [32] Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez led the Buckeyes in receiving yards with 677 and 673 yards, respectively. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. A Troy Smith pass to Brian Robiskie would extend the Buckeyes' lead to 4231. The Buckeyes outgained the Wildcats 425297. 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. Although giving up points far in excess of its season average, and being hard-pressed at times, the Buckeye defense sacked Henne four times, held Michigan to four conversions on thirteen 3rd down attempts, and forced 5 punts and a turnover on downs. 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. 4 in the AP Poll and No. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Iowa State: 10-43: 12/22: 3/5: 8/17: 5/9: 22-24 / 32-163: 23-40-2 / . The Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. [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. [38] After a three and out, Michigan was forced to punt, pinning Ohio State back at their own 17. All-time record against Minnesota: 3970. They would not get a single net yard the rest of the game. [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 Buckeyes intercepted a possible scoring pass and ran it for a touchdown. The Buckeye rout, coupled with Michigan's 343 defeat of Indiana, set the stage for the first No. For the game Ohio State outgained UC 444 yards to 212, made 22 first downs to UC's 11, and scored all four times it had the ball in the red zone. 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. The culmination of both his calm demeaner and his arm talent came with his pocket presence and with his ability to make plays when escaping the pocket. On the next play Smith completed a long pass to Ginn for the final touchdown. UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. Saturday, September 2, 2006. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 1 vs. No. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes looked to be an all-time great one, but looking back at it, they were never one of the greatest teams. Both teams would go on to win their remaining games and enter the rivalry with Michigan, ranked No. Everything was so controlled. Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. [57] The Buckeyes' finished the season with a 4114 loss to Florida in the BCS National Championship Game and were ranked No. He led the team with 8.5 sacks, including the only sack Tim Tebow took in the title game. However Ohio State made all the big plays to overcome a strong defensive effort by Penn State and win going away, 286. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Justin Zwick added the other rushing score on a 4th quarter sneak. While the game was closer than I remember, it felt like an impressive win. While escaping from trouble is impressive enough, his ability to make huge plays when pressured was remarkable. 1 and No. 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. [6][7][8][9] The rivalry was specifically intense during a period known as the Ten Year War from 1969 to 1978 when Woody Hayes of Ohio State and Bo Schembechler of Michigan coached opposing teams. The four best Buckeye teams of the last twenty-five years have all failed to win national titles, even with two of those teams being the best in the country, and one of those teams being one of the greatest teams of all time. 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. [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. 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. According to SP+ and SRS, here are some other memorable Ohio State teams over the years compared with the 2006 squad: The 2006 team really wasnt that special compared to some of the other comparable Ohio State teams over the past twenty years. 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnhX_2cuCK4. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [39] Michigan's next possession began with five straight completions from Henne. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. Roster . This sounds nearly heretical if you just remembered/watched the highlights, like I did. Downing Jim Parker Offensive Lineman Award (shared), This page was last edited on 16 December 2022, at 13:23. 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. Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. 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. Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter) OHSAA - 2006 STATE FOOTBALL FINALS HILLIARD-DAVIDSON vs MENTOR (Dec 02, 2006 at CANTON, OH) H 1-10 H40 H-D ball on H-D40. 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. I did not have time to make a montage of these throws, but I was surprised how often he missed a wide open Ginn. For questions or updates to the 2019 Division II, please email Phil Pierce ([email protected] October 24, 2022 Football. 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. 1 ranked team in both the AP and Coaches' Poll. 14 in the AP Poll, while being ranked No. Join our linker program. Barrett had a reputation as a guy that could distribute the football to his talented teammates, Smith probably did it better. Called the "Game of the Century,"[5] this was the first time in the rivalry series that the teams entered the matchup ranked No. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. [52] The Wolverines finished the season with a 3218 loss to USC in Rose Bowl and were ranked No. Still, they were quite successful running the football; more successful than they usually were, in fact. [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. Ohio State's domination was such that it did not punt at all during the game. ), All-time record against Michigan: 40576. 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). As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. 2 BCS spot", "Smith Named Buckeyes' Most Valuable Player", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2006_Ohio_State_Buckeyes_football_team&oldid=1127755341, Big Ten Conference football champion seasons, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox college sports team season with no sport parameter, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases from April 2011, All articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, $ BCS representative as conference champion, Joe Daniels Quarterbacks / Passing Game Coordinator (6th year), John Peterson Offensive Tight Ends / Recruiting Coordinator (3rd year), Stan Jefferson - Director of Player Development (3rd year), Eric Lichter - Director of Football Performance (1st year), Butch Reynolds - Speed Coordinator (2nd year). 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. Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. [39], The game was considered an offensive shootout, with both teams combining for 900 yards of total offense, and 81 total points. [32] The Michigan defense ranked third in the nation, allowing only 231.4 yard per game, while also having the best rush defense, holding opponents to only 29.9 rushing yards per game and giving up only three rushing touchdowns. Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team stats for the 2022 season. 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. 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. Ohio State finished their non-conference schedule defeating Bowling Green 357 and then defeated Michigan State the next week in Spartan Stadium 387, with the Buckeyes defense controlling much of the game. [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. So. 2006 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season 2003 Season 2002 Season 2001 Season 2000 Season 1999 Season [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. All rights reserved. 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. On paper, that looks like a challenging schedule that would test any elite team. 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. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. Northern Illinois. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [38] An 11 play, 83 yard drive by the Buckeyes took them to the Michigan 13, where they scored on a touchdown pass from Smith to Brian Robiskie, giving the Buckeyes a 4231 lead. The offense struggled initially, but eventually figured it out. The defense liked to play soft coverage, so passes underneath were effective against it. I will list both for a reference regardless. (If the call had been made there would have been no effect to the outcome of the game, but to the record only.) 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. 2 in the nation. Despite his excellent season, his efficiency did drop a bit from 2005, when he averaged 9.6 YPA. Beyond his performance, Ohio State kept a Texas team that was expected to be explosive to only a single touchdown. The next two receivers, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, were good third and fourth options for the team as sophomores. That 74% against the run is good, but not elite. 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. The Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. The Buckeyes also had an 8-minute edge in time of possession. 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. Frost subsequently announced his transfer to Jackson State, joining former Buckeye Erik Haw. For SRS, anything between 20-22 is usually what the National Champion of any given year gets. As part of this collection, the entire 2006 Ohio State season was condensed to these shortened, commercial-free games. James Laurinaitis led in tackles with 9, including a sack, and intercepted his second pass of the season. [32], Traditionally, the rivalry game between Michigan and Ohio State kicked off at noon on ABC. [10], At the beginning of the season, both teams were ranked in the top fifteen. James Laurinaitis answered those questions after a 13-tackle performance with an interception and two passes defended. 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. 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. Punter A. J. Trapasso was particularly effective; his six punts averaged 50.8 yards a kick and won Ohio State the battle for field position. As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. Maybe. Early in the fourth quarter, Troy Smith threw a 37-yard pass from to sophomore wide receiver Brian Robiskie to avoid a sack. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. He reminds me a bit of Marcus Crowley. Ht. [39] A personal foul penalty committed by the Buckeyes extended the ensuing Wolverines drive, though they would punt three plays later. Both were led by long-time starting senior quarterbacks. Quarterback Troy Smith was the recipient of the school's seventh Heisman Trophy, distinguishing him as the best player in college football. Of course, having two first-round receivers to throw to was helpful. 1 in all major polls and received and earned a position in the BCS National Championship Game, where they played the No. Troy Smith completed 21 of his 30 passing attempts without an interception, producing 203 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ted Ginn. [38] A fumble by Smith again gave the ball back to the Wolverines, this time at the Ohio State 9. 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. [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. Ohio State used both a dominating offense and a crushing defense to control the game, played under cool and very windy conditions. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [11] The Wolverines' opened the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 277. [51] Woodley also received the Lombardi Award and Ted Hendricks Award. 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. Tony Hunt with four more carries outrushed Antonio Pittman, 138 yards to 110, and Troy Smith (12 of 22 passing) was virtually even with Anthony Morelli in passing statistics. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. A young Malcolm Jenkins had a breakout year at corner. Before 2002, postseason games were not includ-ed in NCAA final football statistics or records. Smith escaped a leg tackle by a Spartan defender and threw a touchdown pass to Brian Robiskie, and Chris Wells completed the Buckeye scoring with a touchdown run at the beginning of the 4th quarter. It was bad to the point that Troy Smith had a negative adjusted passing average for the game, with -0.7 AY/A. 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