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1 in the nation) on November 18, 2006, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. 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. If you watch incoming freshman Devin Browns high school team, Corner Canyon, they are constantly throwing the ball down the field. Barrett. Ohio State employed an effective vertical passing game in the first half and a relentless ball control offense in the second half, coupled with a defense that improved in both efficiency and stamina as the game progressed, to beat 2nd-ranked Texas 247 in Darrell K RoyalTexas Memorial Stadium, Austin. Ohio State, playing a classic sandwich game, overcame a slow start, three quarters without much offensive rhythm, and a good UC defensive game plan that employed stunting and looping its quick linemen to blow out the Bearcats in the 4th quarter, 377. 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. So how did they score? 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. Schembechler died at the age of 77 on the eve of the game. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [9], All-time record against NIU: 100 (first meeting). Blowout victories over Indiana and Minnesota would be followed by a 1710 victory over Illinois for the Illibuck trophy. The Buckeyes replied with a 7-minute scoring drive, then after forcing BG to punt, Ted Ginn made his first significant return of the season to the OSU 43. 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. Ohio State turned the ball over on fumbles three times, including two plays in a row in the 2nd quarter, but intercepted Minnesota 3 times (by Antonio Smith, Jamario ONeal, and Malcolm Jenkins). Except for Wolfe, the Huskies were totally ineffective on offense, converting only one out of thirteen third downs. Despite his excellent season, his efficiency did drop a bit from 2005, when he averaged 9.6 YPA. 2 in the polls. 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. 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. Iowa reached the Ohio State 14 on the ensuing possession but was forced to settle for a field goal. [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. Penn State intercepted two passes and Ohio State three. [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. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Those two both had over 700 yards, which was plenty productive for the time. I did not have time to make a montage of these throws, but I was surprised how often he missed a wide open Ginn. 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. [50] Many players were also named to various All-American Teams, including Woodley, Hall, Long, Hart and defensive end Alan Branch. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. Ohio State defeated the then-second-ranked Longhorns 247, remaining the No. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? M 1-10 M16 BART TANSKI pass complete to BRANDON JAMES for 7 yards to . [48], Following the loss, Michigan finished the regular season with an 111 record and ranked No. Freshman Kurt Coleman blocked a field goal attempt in the first half. The game was even in all but the score. IOWA: 24: F inal: MINN: 34 ILL: 16: F inal: NW: 27 MICH . Ohio State Buckeyes. Yes, he had a better arm than Barrett, but when he threw downfield, it never felt automatic; it was always a bit of a gamble. Join our linker program. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. 14 in the AP Poll, while being ranked No. 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 weird to say all of this about a team that seemed so good. With a little over 2 minutes left in the first half, they had 82 yards. Ohio State played well on defense until the final five minutes of the game, holding Illinois to 137 yards before their touchdown drive, but in the end the Illini outgained Ohio State 233 yards to 224, although having possession nearly twelve minutes less. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. Senior Roy Hall caught four passes for 50 yards. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 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. (If the call had been made there would have been no effect to the outcome of the game, but to the record only.) They would not get a single net yard the rest of the game. [38] A fumble by Smith again gave the ball back to the Wolverines, this time at the Ohio State 9. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. 1 team in all major college football polls. The second game of the year was against the pre-season #2 team, the Texas Longhorns. Ohio State controlled the game with defense in the second half, although offensively the 3rd quarter was highlighted by back-to-back end-arounds by Gonzalez and Ginn, gaining 41 yards. 1 in all major polls and received and earned a position in the BCS National Championship Game, where they played the No. 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. Join our linker program. Troy Smith received his fifth Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award for the 2006 season, setting a new conference record for most received in a single season. 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. Ohio State went into the game with questions at linebacker after losing AJ Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, and Anthony Schlegel from the year before. Defensive captains named were seniors Quinn Pitcock and David Patterson. 2006 OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ROSTER No.Name Pos. I think it is easy to forget now, but Troy Smith was a completely different player in 2006 than he was in prior years. After beating them, the mindset of the fanbase was focused toward a national championship. 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. 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. The 2006 team beat cupcakes soundly, but not overwhelmingly. A young Malcolm Jenkins had a breakout year at corner. So, could we have seen the Florida game coming? [39], Ohio State received the ball to start the second half, with the Wolverine defense forcing their first three and out of the game. 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. Or, at the very least, the game didnt totally come out of nowhere. Stroud, even before his arm healed, never missed his deep balls as badly as Smith did regularly. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The team tore through the rest of the regular season schedule before a classic #1 vs #2 matchup against Michigan which ended 42-39. YEAR HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL; Jayden Bonsu: SAF: 6-1: 210: 1st Year So. 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. 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. [39], Defensively, David Harris led Michigan with ten total tackles in the game, followed by Terrance Taylor with seven. 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. 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). 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[38] Starting from their own 9, Ohio State drove 91-yards in four plays, scoring on a 39-yard touchdown pass from Smith to receiver Ted Ginn Jr., extending the Buckeye lead to 217. Ohio State performed well in almost all facets of the game and defeated Michigan State 387. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. [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. Besides the outstanding defensive effort, Smith was outstanding again, throwing for more than 10 YPA. Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. 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Once the offensive line started to struggle, they had no shot in that game. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [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. [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. Wg. Baseball. [39], Henne entered the game as the Wolverines' starting quarterback; he completed 21 of 35 passes for 267 passing yards. [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. College Football Scores; 2006 Games and Scores; Michigan Scores & Schedule; Ohio State Scores & Schedule . Ohio/St. 2 position, ensuring there would be no rematch in the championship game. [38] Michigan took advantage of the penalty scoring two plays later on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Henne to Adrian Arrington, cutting the Ohio State lead to 2114. 2 in both the final AP and Coaches' poll. Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. Pittman eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the second straight season, becoming the first Buckeye tailback since Eddie George (19941995) to accomplish that feat. Both teams would go on to win their remaining games and enter the rivalry with Michigan, ranked No. WT. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. [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. Betting analysis for the 2019 College Football season matchup between Nebraska and Maryland. When Florida had to start on their side of the field, they scored just 10 points all game. 5 USC Trojans. Northern Illinois. [49] At the end of the season, many Michigan players were recognized for their individual accomplishments. 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. [21] The Wolverines then traveled to Beaver Stadium and defeated Penn State 1710, moving up to No. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [14] Following a 4117 victory over Central Michigan, the No. [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Find out more. Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team stats for the 2022 season. On defense, linebacker James Laurinaitis intercepted a pass in his fourth consecutive game and registered a sack, linebacker Marcus Freeman also had a sack and an interception, and safety Brandon Mitchell intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble by Iowa tight end Scott Chandler. Or write about sports? They did well against Florida, but Florida didnt even try to throw downfield. 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. The 1998 team has Michigan State and Nick Saban to thank for not winning a national championship. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. [4] Terry Bowden, a sports broadcaster and former coach, named Ohio State No. [39] Time expired on the ensuing kickoff, giving Ohio State the two touchdown advantage going into halftime. Do you know how badly you have to miss to overthrow Ted Ginn Jr.? [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. [51] Woodley also received the Lombardi Award and Ted Hendricks Award. Do you have a blog? 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. The three most aggregious ones were the second drive that started at the Ohio State 34-yard line, the third drive in the second quarter that started at the Ohio State 29-yard line, and the last drive of the first half which started at the Ohio State 5-yard line. The defense held, forcing a field goal, a lead that held up until two minutes left in the quarter, when Troy Smith capped a long drive with a scoring pass to tight end Rory Nicol. [52] The Wolverines finished the season with a 3218 loss to USC in Rose Bowl and were ranked No. Ohio State had a perfectly balanced offense for the game, accruing 270 yards both passing and rushing. There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. Then, the National Championship game happened, and the team of destiny was massacred, thereby starting the SEC dominance that the sport was known for in the late 2000s and early 2010s. 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). [2] The opening kickoff by Aaron Pettrey was taken for a touchback by Michigan, with the Wolverines starting their first possession at their own 20 yard line. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. The shutout was preserved with two defensive stops on 4th down and short yardage, the second on a 4th-and-inches at the Ohio State 15 late in the game. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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 Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [38] A nine-yard run from Hart, followed by a 25-yard pass from Henne to Mario Manningham, brought Michigan to the Buckeyes' one yard line. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. Pittman, A (62), Hartline, Brian (13) Date: 1/8/2007 Site: Glendale, Ariz. Stadium: Univ. Ohio State stopped Iowa on three-and-out after the opening kickoff, then drove the field on its first possession to lead 70 and quiet a record Kinnick Stadium crowd overwhelmingly dressed in gold. [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. 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. 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. Team captains were announced August 25, 2006. It is a lengthy video, but if you have time, its worth a watch. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home.

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