1 and No. These scholarships were freed due to the departures of Sirjo Welch (grades), Chad Hoobler (transferred to Ashland), Devon Jordan (injuries) and the aforementioned Marcel Frost. This is a forum post from a site member. Still, with these two, the backfield was more than good enough. 5 USC Trojans. 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. 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. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600 yards with 11 touchdowns on the ground. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [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. 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) led Ohio State to a 5014 blowout of the Wolverines. As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. 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. However, I think it is fair to say that he couldnt save a struggling offense afloat. They were good, as they had the 16th best offense with the 3rd best defense. 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. 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 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. It is a lengthy video, but if you have time, its worth a watch. 1 in the nation) on November 18, 2006, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns, hitting eight different receivers, and was sacked only once. The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. 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. 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. On August 30, Jim Tressel announced the awarding of scholarships to four former walk-onssenior WR Derek Harden, senior fullback Ryan Franzinger, RS junior fullback and wedge buster Trever Robinson, and RS sophomore center Tyler "Tank" Whaley.[7]. COLBY CATLETT kickoff 58 yards to the MENTOR2, RYAN DUGAN return 14 yards to the MENTOR16 (KURT STEPHENS;BRAD MCKINLEY). [11] The Wolverines' opened the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 277. Ohio State defeated the then-second-ranked Longhorns 247, remaining the No. 2022 Football Cumulative Statistics. [39] Overall, Henne threw two touchdown passes in the game. ), All-time record against Michigan: 40576. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. They would not get a single net yard the rest of the game. Sure, none of these teams were top tier. Smith had 185 yards passing. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. Hart scored his third touchdown after the recovery nineteen seconds into the 4th quarter and the lead was again down to 4. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. Sophomore Brandon Smith, a former linebacker moved to tight end as a freshman in 2005, moves to second on the depth chart. UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. 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. 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. Ohio State (20-8, 6-3 Big Ten) -vs- Michigan (17-12, 5-4 Big Ten) W: Putnam, Zach (2-0) L: Dan DeLucia (5-2) Game Details Date 4/14/2006 Start 6:35 pm Time 2:51 Attendance 1451 Site Ann Arbor, Mich. (Ray Fisher Stadium) Notes ID-404152 Umpires Home Plate: Mark Ditsworth First: Jim Mecha Third Base: Stuart Hall Box Score Play-By-Play Composite Stats Men's Sports. Anything higher than that and a team looks dominant. 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. Find out more. 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. 14 in the AP Poll, while being ranked No. For questions or updates to the 2019 Division II, please email Phil Pierce ([email protected] October 24, 2022 Football. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. Their onside kick attempt was recovered by Ted Ginn Jr. on the fly and retained after a hard hit by the Wolverine hands team. Ohio State. Do you have a blog? The next two receivers, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, were good third and fourth options for the team as sophomores. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. His game quarterback rating of 214.7 against BGSU raised his career rating to 158.1, the highest in Big Ten history. [1] He led the Big Ten Conference in passing touchdowns (30), completion percentage (65.3%), and passer efficiency rating (161.9).[2]. Frost subsequently announced his transfer to Jackson State, joining former Buckeye Erik Haw. [57] The Buckeyes' finished the season with a 4114 loss to Florida in the BCS National Championship Game and were ranked No. Florida's only defeat during 2006 came on the road at Auburn's JordanHare Stadium in the seventh week of the season. [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. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. 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 Buckeyes 488 yards of total offense were marred by two fumbles lost inside the Huskie ten-yard line and a pair of missed field goal attempts by Buckeye kickers. Ted Ginn was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. [39] Michigan's next possession began with five straight completions from Henne. 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). 2006 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Division VI . 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 logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. 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. Or write about sports? 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. 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. Metairie, La./Archbishop Rummel Undeclared 10125185 . 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. 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. 10 Michigan", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 3 (Sept. 10)", "Strong First Half Helps Michigan Stun No. Michigan moved the ball on a long drive, but were stopped at midfield. Should they have lost that badly? They couldnt pass, that was true. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 12. Freshman wide receiver Brian Hartline delivered a devastating block downfield on two Iowa defensive linemen on Gonzalez's catch-and-run. Still, they were quite successful running the football; more successful than they usually were, in fact. 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. Pittman made 60 of the 75 yards, including the last 12 for the score, on three carries and a screen pass. [35], Ohio State faced the No. [21] The Wolverines then traveled to Beaver Stadium and defeated Penn State 1710, moving up to No. Team Stats. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [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. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. FINAL. 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. The Buckeyes dominated Minnesota in all statistics, outgaining them 484 to 182, out-rushing by 266 to 47, and out-passing them 218 yards to 135. 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. Do you have a blog? Ohio/St. 1 in all major polls and received and earned a position in the BCS National Championship Game, where they played the No. It shouldnt matter though. Bucks in Desperate Need of Win At Nebraska, Offense Sputters for Second Straight Game. Thats about as bad as you can possibly play. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The 2017 Buckeyes had a better offense and a worse defense, but they were both balanced teams. 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. 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. Schembechler died at the age of 77 on the eve of the game. [10], At the beginning of the season, both teams were ranked in the top fifteen. In 2006, he only ran for 200 yards rushing with 1 touchdown. Join our linker program. Which of course brings me to my larger point: the game against Florida really wasnt on the defense. 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. If you watch incoming freshman Devin Browns high school team, Corner Canyon, they are constantly throwing the ball down the field. Ohio State led 210 at the half, and while the Falcons took the second half kickoff and completed an 8-minute drive for a touchdown, the game was never in doubt. [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. Quarterback Troy Smith was the recipient of the school's seventh Heisman Trophy, distinguishing him as the best player in college football. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Roy Hall tied the game at 77. Antonio Pittman scored two of Ohio State's 5 rushing touchdowns, carried the ball for 116 yards, and had two pass receptions for 47 yards. Trinity Valley breaks into the top-five in latest DI poll. However, Ohio State recorded the only three sacks of the day, stopped Penn State twice inside the ten-yard line, and the defense scored two touchdowns in a second half where the momentum gradually shifted from the Nittany Lions to the Buckeyes. 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. Ohio State easily defeated the Bowling Green Falcons in Ohio Stadium for their 13th straight win. The defense also took a step backward from the year before, though not by much. With the Heisman winner at quarterback, this should have been achievable. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. [17] Michigan opened their conference schedule defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 2713, and the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Little Brown Jug game. 6 in the polls the following week. Penn State took the ball at its 30 with six minutes left in the first half and with the aid of a pass interference penalty drove to the Ohio State 7. 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. This sounds nearly heretical if you just remembered/watched the highlights, like I did. Barrett had a reputation as a guy that could distribute the football to his talented teammates, Smith probably did it better. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. Smith received the highest percentage of first-place votes in Heisman voting history. 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. [50] Offensive Jake Long received the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year award from the coaches'. Ohio State had a perfectly balanced offense for the game, accruing 270 yards both passing and rushing. Against Michigan's top-rated rushing defense, Pittman carried the ball 18 times for 139 yards and Wells 5 times for 56. He led the team with 8.5 sacks, including the only sack Tim Tebow took in the title game. Passing. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Penn State intercepted two passes and Ohio State three. Subscribe to Football online price guide and get the latest and accurate values of cards. The Ohio High School Athletic Association: Football Archived State Tournament Results: . Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. Fresh cotton and other wares at Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. All-time record against Bowling Green: 400. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. CI. 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. It wasnt like they couldnt do anything, either. My primary motivation for rewatching the 2006 season was to see if there were any signs that a loss of that magnitude was possible. The Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. Both teams lost a game that shocked everyone. 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