2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. . Antonio Pittman's scoring streak ended at 12 games but he rushed for 105 yards to lead all rushers. 4 in the AP Poll and No. Play Index. 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 3rd quarter started disastrously for Ohio State as Penn State intercepted Troy Smith at the OSU 26 on the third play of the half. In the final two minutes, Penn State put together a strong drive in an attempt to regain control over the game, but this was ended with the first of two interceptions. Troy Smith completed 21 of his 30 passing attempts without an interception, producing 203 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ted Ginn. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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. 1 in all major polls, while Michigan moved up to No. They did not look like an all-time great team, so they were always going to be vulnerable. Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. Troy Smith was still incredible, right? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. 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. 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. So. They gave up 17 on these three possessions alone. 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. [38] After a three and out, Michigan was forced to punt, pinning Ohio State back at their own 17. If he wanted to win the Heisman, he needed to press). 2 in all major polls. 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. Iowa State: 10-43: 12/22: 3/5: 8/17: 5/9: 22-24 / 32-163: 23-40-2 / . [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [45] Following the game, Ohio State remained No. [4][37], Ohio State won the coin toss and elected to defer, giving Michigan the ball to start the first half. When I started to write this, I started talking about some of the first games that this team played but abruptly stopped. No, but they certainly were not bullet-proof. YEAR HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL; Jayden Bonsu: SAF: 6-1: 210: 1st Year Ohio State only had one possession start on Floridas side of the field, and it ended with a punt. Which of course brings me to my larger point: the game against Florida really wasnt on the defense. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [38] Time expired in the game, following three straight runs from Pittman, giving Ohio State the 4239 victory. However Ohio State made all the big plays to overcome a strong defensive effort by Penn State and win going away, 286. Their aggressive defense took the ball away four times on three interceptions and a forced fumble, while Ohio State never turned the ball over. This honor was the sixth of his career. 1 in all major polls and received and earned a position in the BCS National Championship Game, where they played the No. Ohio State entered the 2006 season ranked No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. (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. 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. The 2006 team didnt measure up to these teams. [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. [50] Offensive Jake Long received the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year award from the coaches'. 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 was a good defense, but they couldnt single-handedly carry an offense like the 2002 defense or even the 2005 defense. He reminds me a bit of Marcus Crowley. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. 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. Called simply "The Game" by some, the rivalry is considered one of the greatest in American sports. In addition to Nicol, tight end Jake Ballard caught a pass for a score, as did both Ginn and Anthony Gonzalez. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Anthony Gonzalez gave Ohio State a 2814 lead. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. Ohio State football stats: Team leaders. C.J. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. [38] Three runs for 58 yards by Mike Hart set up Michigan at the Ohio State 2. Find out more. A Troy Smith pass to Brian Robiskie would extend the Buckeyes' lead to 4231. 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) Antonio Pittman rushed for 74 yards on 16 carries and scored the final touchdown. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. And for a kid who loved Ohio State, that was about as magical of a fall as you could dream up. All rights reserved. Phrasing it like this shows that my confidence at the time was misplaced. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 2 position. 1 ranked team in both the AP and Coaches' Poll. [48], Following the loss, Michigan finished the regular season with an 111 record and ranked No. 1 team by the coaches' poll. [39], The game was considered an offensive shootout, with both teams combining for 900 yards of total offense, and 81 total points. 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. [21] The Wolverines then traveled to Beaver Stadium and defeated Penn State 1710, moving up to No. [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. Pittman made 60 of the 75 yards, including the last 12 for the score, on three carries and a screen pass. On offense, captain Troy Smith effectively directed the offense, completing 18 of 25 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns. 08/24/02: vs. Texas Tech: Columbus, Ohio: W, 45-21: Box Score (PDF) 09/07/02: vs. Kent State [38] Three and outs by both teams on their ensuing possessions, gave the ball back to Ohio State with over a minute remaining in the quarter. I had watched the big games in 2004 and 2005, but 2006 is really where my love of the sport first started. Ohio State began strong, driving the ball 80 yards on its opening series for a Chris Wells touchdown. 1 in the nation) on November 18, 2006, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The defense was better than expected and was suffocating at times. 2 as a result. 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. It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted. Troy Smith threw for 183 yards and a touchdown on 1421 passing, and scored a rushing touchdown on a long scramble. 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. Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Roy Hall tied the game at 77. 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. Passing. [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. 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. I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. 3 in the rankings and trailed Florida by only 0.0101 points. The team tore through the rest of the regular season schedule before a classic #1 vs #2 matchup against Michigan which ended 42-39. Conferences. Even so, Illinois forced a punt and drove for its only touchdown. [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. Beyond his performance, Ohio State kept a Texas team that was expected to be explosive to only a single touchdown. All-time record against Northwestern: 57141. [46] Following USC's victory over Notre Dame the following week, the Trojans jumped the Wolverines into the No. [38] Mike Hart received the ball on the first play from scrimmage, rushing for three yards. The OSU defense tallied two interceptions, bringing the season total to 21. They were a very good defense, but they needed help from the offense. Some of those games were a little closer than the score indicated. 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. Ohio State racked up 29 first downs to Minnesota's 10, and had a 5:22 edge in time of possession. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. 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. The National Championship game against Alabama (#3) should be a cakewalk. 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. With Ohio State securing a spot in the BCS National Championship game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, they faced the Florida Gators. 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. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 This points to a greater point: winning a national championship isnt just about having a team good enough to win it. 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. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. 2 Fighting Irish. Join our linker program. [18][19], Michigan remained consistent at No. Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team stats for the 2022 season. Quarterback Troy Smith was the recipient of the school's seventh Heisman Trophy, distinguishing him as the best player in college football. 2 in the AP Poll and No. In 2006, he only ran for 200 yards rushing with 1 touchdown. The Buckeyes represent the Ohio State University in the NCAA's Big Ten . The NIU game was the first sign of this, when Garrett Wolfe ran all over the Buckeyes. 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. Still, with these two, the backfield was more than good enough. [32] Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez led the Buckeyes in receiving yards with 677 and 673 yards, respectively. 1 in the BCS rankings by just 0.003 points over Michigan, while USC, Florida, and Notre Dame rounded out the top five. 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. After Curtis Terry recovered an Illinois fumble, Ohio State then drove 38 yards for its second touchdown, a short rush by Antonio Pittman. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. Its not unusual for teams to drop a bit; both teams ended up dropping significantly from number 2. Facebook Twitter Instagram. It was bad to the point that Troy Smith had a negative adjusted passing average for the game, with -0.7 AY/A. [39], Ohio State received the ball to start the second half, with the Wolverine defense forcing their first three and out of the game. Source: Athletic Department official site, 2006 football archive 12-10-06 depth chart, Underscoring indicates first on depth chart. 15 in the Coaches' Poll. I dont have access to his downfield success rate, but the guy he reminded me of the most was J.T. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I think it is easy to forget now, but Troy Smith was a completely different player in 2006 than he was in prior years. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600. 2 position, ensuring there would be no rematch in the championship game. Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. 3 in all major polls. 14 Michigan to opening win", "Neither lightning nor CMU can stop Hart, No. 2 BCS spot", "Smith Named Buckeyes' Most Valuable Player", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2006_Ohio_State_Buckeyes_football_team&oldid=1127755341, Big Ten Conference football champion seasons, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox college sports team season with no sport parameter, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases from April 2011, All articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, $ BCS representative as conference champion, Joe Daniels Quarterbacks / Passing Game Coordinator (6th year), John Peterson Offensive Tight Ends / Recruiting Coordinator (3rd year), Stan Jefferson - Director of Player Development (3rd year), Eric Lichter - Director of Football Performance (1st year), Butch Reynolds - Speed Coordinator (2nd year). We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Smith, Lawrence Wilson, Joel Penton and Jay Richardson all accounted for the four of Ohio State's quarterback sacks. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Brian Hartline had four catches for 69 yards to lead all players. Colton Denning made a great highlight video showcasing what kind of a player he was at Ohio State. 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. However, I think it is fair to say that he couldnt save a struggling offense afloat. Ohio University Top scoreboard . Statistically Ohio State racked up 400 yards of balanced offense with 214 yards rushing and 186 passing, but had an impressive 21 ratio of run-to-pass, with 50 rushes and 25 passes. Henne passed for a 16-yard score and a two-point conversion, providing the final margin. 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. 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. Freshman wide receiver Brian Hartline delivered a devastating block downfield on two Iowa defensive linemen on Gonzalez's catch-and-run. Ohio State would extend their lead again following an Antonio Pittman touchdown run, though Michigan would bring the game within four points on another Hart touchdown run. Freshman Kurt Coleman blocked a field goal attempt in the first half. The series seemed to energize the Buckeyes, and they drove the length of the field to take the lead. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. While 300 yards passing with 3 touchdowns seems pedestrian now, it was an exceptional performance at the time. [36], The 2006 edition of "The Game" kicked off at 3:44p.m. EST on November 18, 2006, in front of a crowd of 105,708 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. [50] Many players were also named to various All-American Teams, including Woodley, Hall, Long, Hart and defensive end Alan Branch. [51] Woodley also received the Lombardi Award and Ted Hendricks Award. 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 . 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. The 2019 team with an SRS of 27.38 is one of the all-time great college football teams. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. Both Michigan and Ohio State scored on their first offensive possessions, while the Buckeyes would eventually go up 217 midway through the second quarter. 2022 Stats . [38] After driving to the Ohio State 16, the Wolverines scored on a touchdown pass from Henne to Tyler Ecker. [28][29] On November 17, former Michigan coach Bo Schembechler collapsed and was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. 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. Betting analysis for the 2019 College Football season matchup between Nebraska and Maryland. 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 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. Other Conference Games. Smith received the highest percentage of first-place votes in Heisman voting history. I dont think anybody should have expected an easy game, though I might be overestimating how many fans were confident going into it. 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. [39], Henne entered the game as the Wolverines' starting quarterback; he completed 21 of 35 passes for 267 passing yards. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The Buckeyes defeated the No. [39] Following three straight runs by Mike Hart, the Buckeye defense again gave the Wolverines a first down on a pass interference penalty. I mentioned that there were some personnel issues that might have caused this, but the defense had a couple of structural issues too. Or write about sports? There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. Penn State intercepted two passes and Ohio State three. 1 in all major polls. On paper, that looks like a challenging schedule that would test any elite team. Senior safety Brandon Mitchell returned his INT 46 yards for his second career touchdown (his first came on an interception last year at Indiana). 24 Penn State Nittany Lions in Columbus and defeated them 286 after scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. 2 Florida Gators. 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. [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. Against Michigan's top-rated rushing defense, Pittman carried the ball 18 times for 139 yards and Wells 5 times for 56. Ohio State vs. Texas - College Football Game Summary - September 9, 2006 | ESPN. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. Pittman, A (62), Hartline, Brian (13) Date: 1/8/2007 Site: Glendale, Ariz. Stadium: Univ. WT. [1] He led the Big Ten Conference in passing touchdowns (30), completion percentage (65.3%), and passer efficiency rating (161.9).[2]. 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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