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A young Beanie Wells looked good in his limited action too, though he wasnt yet the player he would become in 2007. [20] Following the victory, Michigan moved up to No. 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). Stats . [45] Following the game, Ohio State remained No. [15][16] Following a dominating performance on offense and defense, which included three interceptions of Irish quarterback Brady Quinn, the Wolverines defeated Notre Dame 4721 and moved to No. Picture an equivalent season, in 2021. 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. [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. Pittman made 60 of the 75 yards, including the last 12 for the score, on three carries and a screen pass. The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 2 in the BCS standings, while Ohio State was ranked No. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. 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. First, going into the season, Texas felt like the biggest roadblock to a championship. This honor was the sixth of his career. 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 . WT. Trinity Valley breaks into the top-five in latest DI poll. 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. [28][29] On November 17, former Michigan coach Bo Schembechler collapsed and was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Some of those games were a little closer than the score indicated. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. At the time, many fans (myself included) expected that game to be a formality rather than an actual contest. Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. The Buckeyes intercepted a possible scoring pass and ran it for a touchdown. Yes, he was an incredible college quarterback for 2006, but he would not look as good in 2022. Laurinaitis and Trapasso were named Big Ten Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. 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. Pittman, A (62), Hartline, Brian (13) Date: 1/8/2007 Site: Glendale, Ariz. Stadium: Univ. 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. 15 in the Coaches' Poll. Michigan is one of two teams ranked in the top 10 in both scoring offense (ninth) and scoring defense (second), along with Ohio State (second, offense, 10th, defense). Each level of the defense had at least one standout. 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. 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. [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. The second game of the year was against the pre-season #2 team, the Texas Longhorns. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [40] Branch had one interception and Rondell Biggs accounted for the Wolverines' only quarterback sack of the game. [39] Following three straight runs by Mike Hart, the Buckeye defense again gave the Wolverines a first down on a pass interference penalty. 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. 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. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. So how did they score? 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes schedule and results. 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. This wasnt exclusively a problem with Troy Smith, though. 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. [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. [4][37], Ohio State won the coin toss and elected to defer, giving Michigan the ball to start the first half. 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. All-time record against Bowling Green: 400. 4 in the AP Poll and No. Still, the 2002 national championship was fresh in the minds of Buckeye fans, and that team wasnt particularly incredible either (though their opponent in the championship, Miami, was a lot like 2015 Ohio State talented, but not great). Metairie, La./Archbishop Rummel Undeclared 10125185 . They would not get a single net yard the rest of the game. The OSU defense tallied two interceptions, bringing the season total to 21. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. 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 as a result. 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. Ohio State scored on the opening play of the game with a kickoff return by Ted Ginn Jr., but it would be the last play of the game (and his college career) for him as he left the game with a foot injury sustained during his touchdown celebration. Do you have a blog? 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. [39], Henne entered the game as the Wolverines' starting quarterback; he completed 21 of 35 passes for 267 passing yards. 08/24/02: vs. Texas Tech: Columbus, Ohio: W, 45-21: Box Score (PDF) 09/07/02: vs. Kent State Troy Smith is still fun to watch fifteen years later. It was the first meeting between the schools in football. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. [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. 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. The efficiency he showed that day is still considered remarkable. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. [9], All-time record against NIU: 100 (first meeting). We present them here for purely educational purposes. [32] Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez led the Buckeyes in receiving yards with 677 and 673 yards, respectively. Ohio State went into the game with questions at linebacker after losing AJ Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, and Anthony Schlegel from the year before. [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. [39] Three plays later, on Ohio State's next possession, Troy Smith threw an interception to Alan Branch, giving Michigan possession of the ball at the Buckeye 25 yard line. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The Buckeyes patiently drove the length of the field in the final two minutes of the half, and Smith completed his third touchdown pass, finding Anthony Gonzalez for the score. A Troy Smith pass to Brian Robiskie would extend the Buckeyes' lead to 4231. While 300 yards passing with 3 touchdowns seems pedestrian now, it was an exceptional performance at the time. Team captains were announced August 25, 2006. 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. In addition to Nicol, tight end Jake Ballard caught a pass for a score, as did both Ginn and Anthony Gonzalez. Roster . [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. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. Ohio State had a perfectly balanced offense for the game, accruing 270 yards both passing and rushing. All-time record against Michigan State: 25120. Or write about sports? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The last Buckeye loss to an Ohio team was to Oberlin College in 1921. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns, hitting eight different receivers, and was sacked only once. While escaping from trouble is impressive enough, his ability to make huge plays when pressured was remarkable. The only team with an SRS higher than that 2019 Ohio State team is the 2020 Alabama National Championship team. COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State's 2022 season came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday night in the Peach Bowl as Noah Ruggles missed a 50-yard field goal and the Buckeyes lost to defending . With the Heisman winner at quarterback, this should have been achievable. 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). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Justin Zwick entered the game at quarterback and effectively led a scoring drive, and late in the game 3rd and 4th string quarterbacks Todd Boeckman and Rob Schoenhoft took snaps. Beanie Wells added a career-high 99 yards. Football Schedule Roster Statistics Archived Stories 2022 Football Media Hub Ohio NIL Exchange Additional Links. 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 It is a lengthy video, but if you have time, its worth a watch. [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. Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. The Buckeyes kept the ball for the entire 3rd quarter except one brief Hawkeye possession, and accumulated an overwhelming 40:30 to 19:30 advantage in time of possession. 5 in the Coaches' Poll. [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. [50] Many players were also named to various All-American Teams, including Woodley, Hall, Long, Hart and defensive end Alan Branch. They were good, as they had the 16th best offense with the 3rd best defense. 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. [39] After driving to the Ohio State 34, Michigan was unable to convert on a fourth down, turning it over to Ohio State. All-time record against Penn State: 11110. 3 in the rankings and trailed Florida by only 0.0101 points. Michigan took an early 70 lead on its opening drive, driving 80 yards and keeping the Buckeye defense completely off-balance. Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. [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. [39] Ohio State responded three plays later on a 56-yard touchdown from Antonio Pittman, giving the Buckeyes a 3524 lead. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule & Results. Should they have lost that badly? 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. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Their onside kick attempt was recovered by Ted Ginn Jr. on the fly and retained after a hard hit by the Wolverine hands team. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600 yards with 11 touchdowns on the ground. The 2005 team was unlucky to have existed during the same season as the 2005 versions of Texas and USC. [39] Michigan's next possession began with five straight completions from Henne. Aaron Pettrey was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his two field goals, ten points, and five kickoffs for touchbacks. On the next play Smith completed a long pass to Ginn for the final touchdown. 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 Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. Those mistakes being the interceptions, missed field goals, and the false start penalty at 4th and 1. Ohio State used both a dominating offense and a crushing defense to control the game, played under cool and very windy conditions. 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. [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. [51] Woodley also received the Lombardi Award and Ted Hendricks Award. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. Ohio State's domination was such that it did not punt at all during the game. They scored using Jim Tressels way: field position. [39], Defensively, David Harris led Michigan with ten total tackles in the game, followed by Terrance Taylor with seven. 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. Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. While Laurinaitis was a great linebacker, the linebackers as a unit was not as good as 2005. I dont think anybody should have expected an easy game, though I might be overestimating how many fans were confident going into it. Iowa scored quickly at the start of the 4th quarter to narrow a three-touchdown deficit to 14 points, but Ohio State responded with a pair of interceptions of Drew Tate that put the game away. [11] The Buckeyes' opened their season by defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 3512. 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. 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. 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After Curtis Terry recovered an Illinois fumble, Ohio State then drove 38 yards for its second touchdown, a short rush by Antonio Pittman. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Roy Hall tied the game at 77. 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. Join our linker program. Smith, Lawrence Wilson, Joel Penton and Jay Richardson all accounted for the four of Ohio State's quarterback sacks. Huber Heights. 1 ranked team in both the AP and Coaches' Poll. 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. For questions or updates to the 2019 Division II, please email Phil Pierce ([email protected] October 24, 2022 Football. 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. Newberry, 6-2, 8-2 ; Wingate, 6-2, 8-2. Ohio State defeated the then-second-ranked Longhorns 247, remaining the No. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [38] Hart scored his second touchdown of the day on a two-yard run, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 2821. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. I recently came across the YouTube channel SteelBuck 6. UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. led Ohio State to a 5014 blowout of the Wolverines. [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. of The Catch to lead 240. Senior safety Brandon Mitchell returned his INT 46 yards for his second career touchdown (his first came on an interception last year at Indiana). In the second half, Ohio State gave up the ball on a three-and-out when Smith was ineffective on three passes. On August 31, 2006, senior linebacker Mike D'Andrea underwent knee surgery and was declared out for the season. The next two receivers, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, were good third and fourth options for the team as sophomores. Other Conference Games. 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. 2006 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Division VI . [13] The Buckeyes' compiled 503 yards of total offense, compared to the Wolverines' 397 yards. Scoring Summary; Team Stats; Passing; Full Site Menu; Michigan at Ohio State Box Score, November 18, 2006. If you watch incoming freshman Devin Browns high school team, Corner Canyon, they are constantly throwing the ball down the field. 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. Get the huge collection of 2006 Ohio State sports cards online at Beckett.com. 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. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. He was sacked once for a loss of five yards. His game quarterback rating of 214.7 against BGSU raised his career rating to 158.1, the highest in Big Ten history. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 1 in all major polls and received and earned a position in the BCS National Championship Game, where they played the 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. While the game was closer than I remember, it felt like an impressive win. 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. 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. 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