They scored using Jim Tressels way: field position. [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. Or write about sports? The Buckeye rout, coupled with Michigan's 343 defeat of Indiana, set the stage for the first No. On August 31, 2006, senior linebacker Mike D'Andrea underwent knee surgery and was declared out for the season. 1 in all major polls, while Michigan moved up to No. 1 team by the coaches' poll. 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. Coming into the game, Michigan held the all-time lead in the series 57396, though Ohio State had won the previous two meetings. Despite his excellent season, his efficiency did drop a bit from 2005, when he averaged 9.6 YPA. On paper, that looks like a challenging schedule that would test any elite team. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. 14 in the AP preseason poll. Trinity Valley breaks into the top-five in latest DI poll. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [39] Ohio State started their next drive with seven consecutive pass attempts, driving 72 yards to the Michigan 8. Ohio/St. Offensive captains were seniors Troy Smith and Doug Datish. Do you have a blog? Henne passed for a 16-yard score and a two-point conversion, providing the final margin. To discuss their further rankings, I will use College Football References Simple Rating System (SRS) instead of SP+ for these ends of the year rankings, as SRS is based off who you played and how you played rather than SP+ which fundamentally is a predictive ranking based on how it expects you to play in future games. Brian Hartline had four catches for 69 yards to lead all players. [50] Offensive Jake Long received the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year award from the coaches'. WT. Football Schedule Roster Statistics Archived Stories 2022 Football Media Hub Ohio NIL Exchange Additional Links. 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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. 12. 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. Troy Smith was my favorite player growing up, and he still was incredible that season. I recently came across the YouTube channel SteelBuck 6. With Michigan out of timeouts, Pittman carried the ball for a first down on third and one, and the clock expired. Troy Smith was still incredible, right? Picture an equivalent season, in 2021. 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 The next two receivers, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, were good third and fourth options for the team as sophomores. After rewatching all the games yeah, maybe we should have seen that game coming. Colton Denning made a great highlight video showcasing what kind of a player he was at Ohio State. [53][54], Following the win, Ohio State finished the regular season undefeated at 120, their first undefeated regular season since their 2002 national championship. Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. Called simply "The Game" by some, the rivalry is considered one of the greatest in American sports. The only difference this makes in the national championship game is that Ginns injury probably didnt make as much of a difference as people like to suggest the deep ball wasnt really used that often in Ohio States offense, especially in important games. All-time record against Michigan State: 25120. Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. [39] After driving to the Ohio State 34, Michigan was unable to convert on a fourth down, turning it over to Ohio State. [38] Three runs for 58 yards by Mike Hart set up Michigan at the Ohio State 2. Do you have a blog? 15 in the Coaches' Poll. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [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. . 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. 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] 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. This honor was the sixth of his career. On offense, captain Troy Smith effectively directed the offense, completing 18 of 25 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns. CI. Ohio State had a perfectly balanced offense for the game, accruing 270 yards both passing and rushing. 2 in the AP Poll and No. 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. Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. After Curtis Terry recovered an Illinois fumble, Ohio State then drove 38 yards for its second touchdown, a short rush by Antonio Pittman. The 2017 Buckeyes had a better offense and a worse defense, but they were both balanced teams. 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. 2 position. 1, while Michigan was ranked No. 2006 Football Season - Ohio State Buckeyes Choose sport Sun. Other Conference Games. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. In the second half, the Buckeyes had three straight series of losses and were consistently out-muscled by an inspired and athletic Illinois defense the entire half, gaining just 27 yards. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. They would not get a single net yard the rest of the game. However midway through the 2nd quarter Wells fumbled in the open field without contact, and the Buckeyes' offensive momentum slowed. 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. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes the following week 3817 in Kinnick Stadium. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule & Results. Both looked to be the best team in the country at one point in the year. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 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. [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. [17] Michigan opened their conference schedule defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 2713, and the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Little Brown Jug game. 2006 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season 2003 Season 2002 Season 2001 Season 2000 Season 1999 Season It was the first meeting between the schools in football. The game was played in a persistent, sometimes heavy rain, but field conditions were not a factor. The team tore through the rest of the regular season schedule before a classic #1 vs #2 matchup against Michigan which ended 42-39. 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. BCS National Championship Game Florida 41, Ohio State 14, 2006 Big Ten Conference football standings, 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings, 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State football game, "Ohio State QB Troy Smith wins Heisman Trophy", "Smith announces new contract for Tressel", "Michigan holds slight edge over USC for No. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. 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. [38] Ohio State was also unable to move the ball on its next possession, punting after seven plays. Passing. [56] Laurinaitis also received the Bronko Nagurski Trophy for best defensive player. after sports commentators noticed that there was an illegal block in the back penalty during that punt return that was not called. The offense again started slowly in the 2nd half until effective rushing by Antonio Pittman, including a 48-yard sprint for a touchdown, put the game away. In 2006, he only ran for 200 yards rushing with 1 touchdown. Ted Ginn was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. 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. [46] Following USC's victory over Notre Dame the following week, the Trojans jumped the Wolverines into the No. 2 rankings from the conference rivals and the hype that led up to the matchup, the game was referred to as the "Game of the Century. The Buckeyes' remained No. [51] Woodley also received the Lombardi Award and Ted Hendricks Award. So, could we have seen the Florida game coming? 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 12-1 (3rd of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten Conference Record: 8-0 Coach: Jim Tressel (12-1) Points For: 450 Points/G: 34.6 (8th of 119) Points Against: 166 More Team Info Ohio State School History 2006 Ohio State Statistics 1 with a BCS average of 1.000, while Michigan remained in the No. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. 2 position, ensuring there would be no rematch in the championship game. While the game was closer than I remember, it felt like an impressive win. [39] Time expired on the ensuing kickoff, giving Ohio State the two touchdown advantage going into halftime. Sure, none of these teams were top tier. 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. After beating them, the mindset of the fanbase was focused toward a national championship. of Phoenix Attendance: 74628 Kickoff Time: 6:33 PM End of Game: 9:57 PM Duration: 3:24 Temperature: 71 Wind: None Weather: Roof closed Game Statistics By Team Individual Statistics Offensive Defensive Florida Ohio State Men's Sports. I still think Smith threw the prettiest slant that you will ever see. 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. Find out more. Iowa State: 10-43: 12/22: 3/5: 8/17: 5/9: 22-24 / 32-163: 23-40-2 / . 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. 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. I guess it is a bit of a concern that Ohio State only beat Oklahoma State by 3. [39], The game was considered an offensive shootout, with both teams combining for 900 yards of total offense, and 81 total points. Even so, Illinois forced a punt and drove for its only touchdown. Due to the No. [39] Quarterback Troy Smith and the Buckeyes responded on their ensuing possession, with Smith passing the ball on the first eight plays of the possession. Ohio State racked up 29 first downs to Minnesota's 10, and had a 5:22 edge in time of possession. 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. 1 vs. No. of The Catch to lead 240. [39] The ensuing onside kick by the Wolverines was recovered by Ginn of the Buckeyes. I mentioned that there were some personnel issues that might have caused this, but the defense had a couple of structural issues too. 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. 9 in the final Coaches' poll. [45] Following the game, Ohio State remained No. The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. [11] The Wolverines' opened the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 277. In the highlight video above, you can see him make short throws on target with velocity all over the field. My dad and I walked out of the stadium that day talking about his chances to win the Heisman. The way the ball spun out of his hand was a thing of beauty. [24][25][26] Although a closer game than expected, Michigan finished off their non-conference schedule with a 3426 victory over Ball State. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Ohio State only had one possession start on Floridas side of the field, and it ended with a punt. Smith was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for his performance. 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. Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team stats for the 2022 season. 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. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. Past State Tournament DVDs . 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. 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. Zwick was 2 for 3 and 63 yards. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. He led the team in tackles with 115 and interceptions with 5. The defense also took a step backward from the year before, though not by much. There were a few reasons that I stopped summarizing the season after the Texas victory. 11 receivers caught passes for the Buckeyes, with Anthony Gonzalez catching 5 for 85 yards and several key first downs, and Ginn five for 33 yards. The teams traded touchdowns in the second quarter, which was as close as Iowa got in the game, before the Buckeyes scored just before the half. 11 Wolverines traveled to Notre Dame Stadium to play the No. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. Ohio State began strong, driving the ball 80 yards on its opening series for a Chris Wells touchdown. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. 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. (The others were Indiana's Anthony Thompson (1989), Michigan's Desmond Howard (1991), Wisconsin's Ron Dayne (1999), Purdue's Drew Brees (2000) and Kyle Orton (2004), and Penn State's Larry Johnson (2002). The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. 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. 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. 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. [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. 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. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats. Do you have a blog? Smith was 15 of 22 for 234 yards; Wells rushed for 53 and Pittman for 48; and Gonzalez had 7 receptions for 118 yards. Texas had two streaks ended by the loss: a 12-game streak in which it had scored at least 40 points a game (and averaged 52), and a 21-game winning streak. 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). 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). All-time record against Penn State: 11110. The Buckeyes held at the 3, but committed a penalty on a missed field goal attempt, giving the Nittany Lions a second chance on an untimed down. The 2006 team didnt measure up to these teams. This account has made 25-40 minute edits of hundreds of college football games since the 1970s. [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. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. The Buckeyes defeated the No. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. 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. 2 in all major polls. They gave up 17 on these three possessions alone. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600. [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. The Buckeyes crushed the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Ohio Stadium, 440. Northern Illinois. This is a forum post from a site member. Jan 12 - 6:30 pm Men's Basketball Minnesota Fri. Jan 13 - 6:00 pm Women's Ice Hockey Wisconsin Fri. Jan 13 - 6:30 pm Men's Ice Hockey Michigan Fri. Jan 13 - TBA Men's Swim & Dive Texas Fri. Jan 13 - TBA Women's Swim & Dive Alabama The Ohio State Buckeyes football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Ohio State Buckeyes football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking.Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. NIU running back Garrett Wolfe, as predicted, was the dominant force for the Huskies, amassing 285 of the Huskies 343 total yards, including 171 yards rushing, while touching the ball on half of Northern Illinois's offensive plays. [4] Terry Bowden, a sports broadcaster and former coach, named Ohio State No. 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. Michigan took an early 70 lead on its opening drive, driving 80 yards and keeping the Buckeye defense completely off-balance. 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. All rights reserved. Yes, he was an incredible college quarterback for 2006, but he would not look as good in 2022. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Both were led by long-time starting senior quarterbacks. 2019-20 Football Statistics. C.J. Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. Hart scored his third touchdown after the recovery nineteen seconds into the 4th quarter and the lead was again down to 4. 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. Join our linker program. 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. Elg. 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. Still, with these two, the backfield was more than good enough. 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. So. [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. Find out more. It is a lengthy video, but if you have time, its worth a watch. Those two both had over 700 yards, which was plenty productive for the time. 2022 Stats . We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. [39], Defensively, David Harris led Michigan with ten total tackles in the game, followed by Terrance Taylor with seven. 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. The 2005 team was unlucky to have existed during the same season as the 2005 versions of Texas and USC. The Buckeyes 18 total interceptions for the season leads all Division I-A teams. 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. College Football Scores. As part of this collection, the entire 2006 Ohio State season was condensed to these shortened, commercial-free games. Ohio State immediately replied, however, tying the score when Smith hooked up with senior wideout Roy Hall for a 1-yard touchdown pass. [38] Hart scored his second touchdown of the day on a two-yard run, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 2821. [3] The game itself drew a 13.0 rating, with an estimated 21.8 million viewership on ABC, making it the most watched regular-season college football game since the 1993 game between Florida State and Notre Dame. 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