All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. Under relentless pressure from the Gator's defensive line, QB Troy Smith posted the worst game of his career being sacked 5 times and completing only 4 passes (on 14 throws for 35 yards), 1 interception, 1 fumble and 29 yards on sacks. He could run an offense with a lot of short passing, but he was not able to run the wide-open offense that Ryan Day likes to run. This honor was the sixth of his career. 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. 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. I still think Smith threw the prettiest slant that you will ever see. 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. [39] Overall, Henne threw two touchdown passes in the game. [46] Following USC's victory over Notre Dame the following week, the Trojans jumped the Wolverines into the No. Find out more. (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). Source: Athletic Department official site, 2006 football archive 12-10-06 depth chart, Underscoring indicates first on depth chart. [49] At the end of the season, many Michigan players were recognized for their individual accomplishments. Frost subsequently announced his transfer to Jackson State, joining former Buckeye Erik Haw. Henne passed for a 16-yard score and a two-point conversion, providing the final margin. [1] He led the Big Ten Conference in passing touchdowns (30), completion percentage (65.3%), and passer efficiency rating (161.9).[2]. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Do you have a blog? 13 Iowa Hawkeyes the following week 3817 in Kinnick Stadium. [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. 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. 1 in the nation) on November 18, 2006, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Do you have a sports website? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. At the time, many fans (myself included) expected that game to be a formality rather than an actual contest. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Roy Hall tied the game at 77. 1 team in all major college football polls. Beyond his performance, Ohio State kept a Texas team that was expected to be explosive to only a single touchdown. [39] A personal foul penalty committed by the Buckeyes extended the ensuing Wolverines drive, though they would punt three plays later. The Buckeyes scored 17 points in the 2nd quarter, including a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown by Ted Ginn, his 6th career punt return for touchdown, establishing a new B-10 career record. The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. Number Name Position HT. 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) The Buckeye defense, which featured five first-time starters, sacked Huskie quarterbacks Phil Horvath and Dan Nicholson four times and intercepted Horvath once. In 2007, he recorded 14 sacks, which would remain a school record until Chase Young's 16.5 in 2019.. His 37 bench reps at the 2008 NFL combined tied the record and sent him towards the top of the draft board. Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. Michigan took an early 70 lead on its opening drive, driving 80 yards and keeping the Buckeye defense completely off-balance. Ohio State defeated the then-second-ranked Longhorns 247, remaining the No. There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. [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. [13] The Buckeyes' compiled 503 yards of total offense, compared to the Wolverines' 397 yards. He reminds me a bit of Marcus Crowley. As part of this collection, the entire 2006 Ohio State season was condensed to these shortened, commercial-free games. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 12-1 (3rd of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten Conference Record: 8-0 Coach: Jim Tressel (12-1) Points For: 450 Points/G: 34.6 (8th of 119) Points Against: 166 More Team Info Ohio State School History 2006 Ohio State Statistics Troy Smith was still incredible, right? 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. Ohio State Buckeyes. It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted. Coaches. 2 position. They did well against Florida, but Florida didnt even try to throw downfield. [11] The Buckeyes' opened their season by defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 3512. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes looked to be an all-time great one, but looking back at it, they were never one of the greatest teams. Against Michigan's top-rated rushing defense, Pittman carried the ball 18 times for 139 yards and Wells 5 times for 56. [11] Following a victory over the then-second-ranked Texas on September 9, the Buckeyes' top rank was cemented. I reiterate: this team felt like a team of destiny, especially after Troy Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy after his magnificent performance against the Wolverines. 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. 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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Laurinaitis also received national recognition for Player of the Week honors from the Walter Camp Foundation and as the Football Writers Association of America-Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week. 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. The second game of the year was against the pre-season #2 team, the Texas Longhorns. Team captains were announced August 25, 2006. [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. 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. [56] Laurinaitis also received the Bronko Nagurski Trophy for best defensive player. Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. [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. Find out more. Subscribe to Football online price guide and get the latest and accurate values of cards. [4] Terry Bowden, a sports broadcaster and former coach, named Ohio State No. U-M is scoring 39.4 points per game and allowing 11.7 points against, on average. [39], Henne entered the game as the Wolverines' starting quarterback; he completed 21 of 35 passes for 267 passing yards. Antonio Pittman isnt mentioned with the great Ohio State backs, but he was a solid option in the backfield. 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. Jan 13 - TBA Women's Swim & Dive Alabama 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. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 1 and No. 2 Florida Gators. That was the first year that I really followed college football. [38] Time expired in the game, following three straight runs from Pittman, giving Ohio State the 4239 victory. [57] The Buckeyes' finished the season with a 4114 loss to Florida in the BCS National Championship Game and were ranked No. 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. The Buckeyes 18 total interceptions for the season leads all Division I-A teams. 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. Other Conference Games. Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. 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. 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] The ensuing onside kick by the Wolverines was recovered by Ginn of the Buckeyes. [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. Buckeye defensive backs Malcolm Jenkins and Antonio Smith each scored on long interception returns a minute and fourteen seconds apart to complete the victory. That 74% against the run is good, but not elite. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. School Streak Finder, Rivalry Finder. Ohio State's domination was such that it did not punt at all during the game. [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 2006 OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ROSTER No.Name Pos. FINAL. The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. With Michigan out of timeouts, Pittman carried the ball for a first down on third and one, and the clock expired. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. The four best Buckeye teams of the last twenty-five years have all failed to win national titles, even with two of those teams being the best in the country, and one of those teams being one of the greatest teams of all time. No, but they certainly were not bullet-proof. On offense, captain Troy Smith effectively directed the offense, completing 18 of 25 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns. 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. As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. 11/18/2006 - Scoring Summary While 300 yards passing with 3 touchdowns seems pedestrian now, it was an exceptional performance at the time. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. 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. The Buckeyes intercepted a possible scoring pass and ran it for a touchdown. Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. Notre Dame vs. Ohio State - College Football Game Summary - January 2, 2006 | ESPN. [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. [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. [30] Schembechler's death happened just one day before one of the biggest games in the rivalry, though he had not planned on attending the game. 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. Antonio Smith Bo Rein Award (most inspirational player), Stan White Jr. John W. Galbreath Award (excellence in academics), Quinn Pitcock Bill Willis Award (most outstanding defensive player), David Patterson Jim Marshall Warrior Award, Ted Ginn Jr. Archie Griffin Award (most outstanding offensive player), Chris Wells Most outstanding freshman offensive player, Donald Washington Most outstanding freshman defensive player, Antonio Pittman Rex Kern Offensive Back Award, James Laurinaitis Randy Gradishar Linebacker Award, Drew Norman Ike Kelley Special Teams Award, Brandon Mitchell Arnie Chonko Defensive Back Award, Jay Richardson Jack Stephenson Defensive Lineman Award, Anthony Gonzalez Paul Warfield Outstanding Receiver Award, Doug Datish Jim Parker Offensive Lineman Award (shared), T. J. 5 in the Coaches' Poll. [32], Traditionally, the rivalry game between Michigan and Ohio State kicked off at noon on ABC. Overall, Ohio State riddled the highly touted Wolverine defense for 503 total yards (187 on the ground), and against its top-ranked third-down average (25%), converted six out of eleven (54.5%). Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. Michigan remained No. After Curtis Terry recovered an Illinois fumble, Ohio State then drove 38 yards for its second touchdown, a short rush by Antonio Pittman. [48], Following the loss, Michigan finished the regular season with an 111 record and ranked No. 1 in all major polls, while Michigan moved up to No. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Play Index. Troy Smith was having a rough game, and the offensive line fell apart as the game went on. 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) Laurinaitis and Trapasso were named Big Ten Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively. CI. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. Stats . Betting analysis for the 2019 College Football season matchup between Nebraska and Maryland. HometownIHigh School or J.C. Major Birthdate 93 Nader Abdallah DT 6-5 310 Jr. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Barrett had a reputation as a guy that could distribute the football to his talented teammates, Smith probably did it better. Do you have a blog? 11 Wolverines traveled to Notre Dame Stadium to play the No. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Before 2002, postseason games were not includ-ed in NCAA final football statistics or records. In August, Ohio State was named the No. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Barrett. Do you know how badly you have to miss to overthrow Ted Ginn Jr.? Ht. They scored on a 50-yard field goal by Aaron Pettrey just before halftime but did not have another effective offensive series after that. Do you have a sports website? Troy Smith completed 21 of his 30 passing attempts without an interception, producing 203 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ted Ginn. IOWA: 24: F inal: MINN: 34 ILL: 16: F inal: NW: 27 MICH . [24][25][26] Although a closer game than expected, Michigan finished off their non-conference schedule with a 3426 victory over Ball State. James Laurinaitis was a big surprise after losing Bobby Carpenter, AJ Hawk, and Anthony Schlegal the year before. First, going into the season, Texas felt like the biggest roadblock to a championship. While J.T. Their onside kick attempt was recovered by Ted Ginn Jr. on the fly and retained after a hard hit by the Wolverine hands team. Everything was so controlled. 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). It was the first meeting between the schools in football. It was bad to the point that Troy Smith had a negative adjusted passing average for the game, with -0.7 AY/A. On the ensuing Michigan possession, the Buckeye defense sacked Henne for a loss of three yards as the first quarter ended. 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. 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All rights reserved. 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). Iowa reached the Ohio State 14 on the ensuing possession but was forced to settle for a field goal. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. 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