Yes, he was an incredible college quarterback for 2006, but he would not look as good in 2022. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. His completions were well-distributed, with Ted Ginn Jr. catching four for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a 58-yard score; and Anthony Gonzalez making four receptions for 53 yards and a score. Pittman, A (62), Hartline, Brian (13) Date: 1/8/2007 Site: Glendale, Ariz. Stadium: Univ. The sole touchdown catch was 18 yards to Brian Robiskie, his only catch of the day. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. The 2019 team with an SRS of 27.38 is one of the all-time great college football teams. Freshman Kurt Coleman blocked a field goal attempt in the first half. 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. Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. That was the first year that I really followed college football. 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. [21] The Wolverines then traveled to Beaver Stadium and defeated Penn State 1710, moving up to No. 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. The defense was better than expected and was suffocating at times. As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. It always felt like he was going to make something happen. Source: Athletic Department official site, 2006 football archive 12-10-06 depth chart, Underscoring indicates first on depth chart. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Roy Hall tied the game at 77. First downs were 16 to 14 in favor of Penn State, rushing yardage 142 to 138 (PSU), and passing yardage 106 to 115 (Ohio State). Aaron Pettrey was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his two field goals, ten points, and five kickoffs for touchbacks. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. [39] Following three straight runs by Mike Hart, the Buckeye defense again gave the Wolverines a first down on a pass interference penalty. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats. This would be the first time in the BCS-era that the top-two-ranked teams would play each other in the regular season. 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. But the Bucks stopped PSU at the 1, directly in front of the student section, and the Lion offensive line moved before the snap on a 4th-and-goal attempt. For the second straight season the Buckeye defense harried Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate into one of his worst performances. 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. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes the following week 3817 in Kinnick Stadium. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. Hart scored his third touchdown after the recovery nineteen seconds into the 4th quarter and the lead was again down to 4. The Buckeyes took a 2814 lead into halftime, with the Wolverines closing the gap in the third quarter, scoring on a Mike Hart touchdown run and a Garrett Rivas field goal. Record: 9-5 (34th of 119) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Lost GMAC Bowl 28-7 versus Southern Mississippi, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 11:40AM. 2 position, with Florida in the No. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. [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. [38] Mike Hart received the ball on the first play from scrimmage, rushing for three yards. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. 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[39] Ohio State started their next drive with seven consecutive pass attempts, driving 72 yards to the Michigan 8. 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. 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. Its probably the biggest reason why defenses seemed to be so much better then. Pittman finished the day with 155 yards on 16 carries. The 2006 team didnt measure up to these teams. [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. In the highlight video above, you can see him make short throws on target with velocity all over the field. I had watched the big games in 2004 and 2005, but 2006 is really where my love of the sport first started. 08/24/02: vs. Texas Tech: Columbus, Ohio: W, 45-21: Box Score (PDF) 09/07/02: vs. Kent State 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. I guess it is a bit of a concern that Ohio State only beat Oklahoma State by 3. 2022 Football Cumulative Statistics. It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted. [49] At the end of the season, many Michigan players were recognized for their individual accomplishments. Freshman wide receiver Brian Hartline delivered a devastating block downfield on two Iowa defensive linemen on Gonzalez's catch-and-run. While Laurinaitis was a great linebacker, the linebackers as a unit was not as good as 2005. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. With seconds left in the quarter, a bad snap by injured captain and center Doug Datish in the shotgun caused the ball to go over Smith's head for a fumble recovered by Michigan at the Ohio State 9. 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]. 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. 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. Saturday, September 2, 2006. With that level of uncertainty, fans (especially me probably shouldnt have been as optimistic as they were. The Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. If you watch incoming freshman Devin Browns high school team, Corner Canyon, they are constantly throwing the ball down the field. 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. 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 [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. 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. 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. [41][42][43][44] Going into the game, Ohio State was ranked No. Do you have a blog? 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. 11 Wolverines traveled to Notre Dame Stadium to play the No. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. Northern Illinois. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Anthony Gonzalez gave Ohio State a 2814 lead. 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. Do you have a sports website? [39] The ensuing onside kick by the Wolverines was recovered by Ginn of the Buckeyes. The 2006 team beat cupcakes soundly, but not overwhelmingly. [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 Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. (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). I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. Considered by some the greatest rivalry in American sports,[6] the rivalry had to that point been the de facto Big Ten Conference championship game on 22 occasions, with the game affecting the determination of the championship an additional 27 times (the Big Ten did not have a conference championship game until 2011). 8 in the final AP Poll and No. after sports commentators noticed that there was an illegal block in the back penalty during that punt return that was not called. 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. Smith received the highest percentage of first-place votes in Heisman voting history. CI. 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). 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 2006, he only ran for 200 yards rushing with 1 touchdown. 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. Ohio State racked up 29 first downs to Minnesota's 10, and had a 5:22 edge in time of possession. 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. lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. Newberry, 6-2, 8-2 ; Wingate, 6-2, 8-2. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. In an early struggle for field position, Indiana pinned the Buckeyes inside their own 10 and forced a punt to midfield which was returned to the Ohio State 15. Number Name Position HT. As part of this collection, the entire 2006 Ohio State season was condensed to these shortened, commercial-free games. With an average offensive performance, they could have been national champions. The shutout was Ohio State's first since September 27, 2003. [50] Several players also received a unanimous selection to the All-Big Ten First Team, including Woodley, running back Mike Hart, and cornerback Leon Hall. 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) Elg. The National Championship game against Alabama (#3) should be a cakewalk. They started on Ohio States side of the field 5 times and scored 31 points off these opportunities. After rewatching all the games yeah, maybe we should have seen that game coming. Troy Smith was still incredible, right? The Buckeyes also had an 8-minute edge in time of possession. 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. 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. Beanie Wells added a career-high 99 yards. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Besides not having played anybody, the overall team ability probably wasnt as good as many people remember it. On paper, that looks like a challenging schedule that would test any elite team. . First, going into the season, Texas felt like the biggest roadblock to a championship. [54][58], 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State football game, "Ohio State-Michigan betting line history", "ABC and ESPN to Provide Extensive Multimedia Coverage of #2 Michigan AT #1 Ohio State", "Ratings For Michigan/Ohio State Drop For Fourth Straight Year", "Here are the top 25 rivalries in college football", "Even in a Fabled Rivalry, This Meeting Stands Out", "Ohio State-Michigan football game stories and results: 1897present", "A Game That Shaped the Decade: 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Preseason", "Ohio State streaks past Michigan into BCS title game", "Hart (146 yards) powers No. Its weird to say all of this about a team that seemed so good. [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. 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. It shouldnt matter though. 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. 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. Head coach Jim Tressel was signed to a contract extension through the 2012 season.[3]. 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. Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. 2 position, ensuring there would be no rematch in the championship game. 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. "[5][12][13], In the preseason polls, Michigan opened the 2006 season ranked No. It is a lengthy video, but if you have time, its worth a watch. [39] Ohio State responded three plays later on a 56-yard touchdown from Antonio Pittman, giving the Buckeyes a 3524 lead. Zwick was 2 for 3 and 63 yards. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Pittman made 60 of the 75 yards, including the last 12 for the score, on three carries and a screen pass. 1 in his preseason Sweet 16 rankings and stated Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. were Heisman Trophy hopefuls. Visit ESPN for the team statistics of the SE Louisiana Lions vs. Chicago State Cougars NCAAM basketball game on 3 December 2006 2 as a result. 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. [38] A fumble by Smith again gave the ball back to the Wolverines, this time at the Ohio State 9. 6 in the polls and defeated their in-state rival Michigan State 3113, holding the Spartans to just 60 rushing yards, while they themselves ran the ball for 211 yards. Both Michigan and Ohio State scored on their first offensive possessions, while the Buckeyes would eventually go up 217 midway through the second quarter. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600 yards with 11 touchdowns on the ground. Either way, Ohio State should have expected a hard-fought game, and they got something more disappointing. https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2011/3/19/2050581/classic-study-hall-f Skull Session: Kamryn Babb Says Goodbye New (I Think?) 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. All-time record against Minnesota: 3970. Those mistakes being the interceptions, missed field goals, and the false start penalty at 4th and 1. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [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 Ohio High School Athletic Association: Football Archived State Tournament Results: . 1 in all major polls, while Michigan moved up to No. 5 USC Trojans. This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. [53][54], Following the win, Ohio State finished the regular season undefeated at 120, their first undefeated regular season since their 2002 national championship. 2006 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season 2003 Season 2002 Season 2001 Season 2000 Season 1999 Season Most of his best highlights are of him making an incredible throw downfield. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. [32] Michigan quarterback Chad Henne compiled 1,932 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions, with Mario Manningham, Steve Breaston and Adrian Arrington leading the team in receptions. Early in the fourth quarter, Troy Smith threw a 37-yard pass from to sophomore wide receiver Brian Robiskie to avoid a sack. 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. Antonio Pittman's scoring streak ended at 12 games but he rushed for 105 yards to lead all rushers. He reminds me a bit of Marcus Crowley. When Florida had to start on their side of the field, they scored just 10 points all game. 2 in both the final AP and Coaches' poll. When I started to write this, I started talking about some of the first games that this team played but abruptly stopped. [39] Michigan was led on the ground by Hart, who carried the ball 23 times for 142 yards. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Men's Sports. Join our linker program. 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). On defense, Ohio State adjusted to the Falcons first use of a variation of Nevadas pistol offense (a shotgun variant with a running back lined up behind the QB); BGSU produced a balanced mix of pass and run (179 yards and 160 yards), but 85 yards came on one drive and 54 of the rushing yards on a single run in the 4th quarter when both teams were playing their second strings. The win was Ohio State's 13th in a row since it resumed playing in-state opponents in 1997, and 29th straight in-state victory. The series seemed to energize the Buckeyes, and they drove the length of the field to take the lead. Then they finished the year playing #3 Florida. 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