The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. [16][34] Ohio State defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 377 the following week, with Troy Smith throwing for 203 yards and two touchdowns. The first thing I remembered about the schedule in 2006 was that Ohio State played the #2 team in the country three times with games against Texas, Michigan, and Florida. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule & Results. 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. No, but they certainly were not bullet-proof. 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). 1 vs. No. 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 The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Freshman wide receiver Brian Hartline delivered a devastating block downfield on two Iowa defensive linemen on Gonzalez's catch-and-run. Wg. The 2006 team beat cupcakes soundly, but not overwhelmingly. . A rush from no gain from Hart was the last play of the third quarter. It was the first meeting between the schools in football. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Florida's only defeat during 2006 came on the road at Auburn's JordanHare Stadium in the seventh week of the season. The only team with an SRS higher than that 2019 Ohio State team is the 2020 Alabama National Championship team. 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. [52] The Wolverines finished the season with a 3218 loss to USC in Rose Bowl and were ranked No. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. With the Heisman winner at quarterback, this should have been achievable. The series seemed to energize the Buckeyes, and they drove the length of the field to take the lead. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The Buckeye defense, which featured five first-time starters, sacked Huskie quarterbacks Phil Horvath and Dan Nicholson four times and intercepted Horvath once. After rewatching all the games yeah, maybe we should have seen that game coming. This account has made 25-40 minute edits of hundreds of college football games since the 1970s. Of course, having two first-round receivers to throw to was helpful. 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. COLBY CATLETT kickoff 58 yards to the MENTOR2, RYAN DUGAN return 14 yards to the MENTOR16 (KURT STEPHENS;BRAD MCKINLEY). Yes, he was an incredible college quarterback for 2006, but he would not look as good in 2022. 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 Baseball. [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. He was sacked once for a loss of five yards. 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. [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. 10 Michigan", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 3 (Sept. 10)", "Strong First Half Helps Michigan Stun No. James Laurinaitis led in tackles with 9, including a sack, and intercepted his second pass of the season. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 Due to the No. [38] After a three and out, Michigan was forced to punt, pinning Ohio State back at their own 17. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. Other Conference Games. 08/24/02: vs. Texas Tech: Columbus, Ohio: W, 45-21: Box Score (PDF) 09/07/02: vs. Kent State Later in the 4th quarter, Datish again turned over the ball on a bad snap after Ohio State had driven deep into Michigan territory, but Michigan was forced to punt. There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. 1, while Michigan was ranked No. Ohio State Buckeyes. (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). 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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. 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. [38] The Buckeyes took their first lead of the game two plays later on a 52-yard touchdown run from freshman running back Chris Wells, with the score now 147 in favor of Ohio State. In 2006, he only ran for 200 yards rushing with 1 touchdown. 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. I will list both for a reference regardless. Ohio State fumbled the ball at its own 31 to Michigan State on its opening series but James Laurinaitis sacked Drew Stanton on third down and forced a Spartan punt. After beating them, the mindset of the fanbase was focused toward a national championship. 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. Ohio State played sixty-one players. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. Thats about as bad as you can possibly play. So. [31], Coming into the game with Ohio State, the Wolverines ranked twelfth in the nation in rushing offense, led by Mike Hart who had 1,373 yards and 11 touchdowns. 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. 1. The final BCS rankings were released on December 3, 2006; Ohio State remained in the No. 2006 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Division VI . 2 in the BCS standings, while Ohio State was ranked No. [39] After driving to the Ohio State 34, Michigan was unable to convert on a fourth down, turning it over to Ohio State. WT. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. [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. Ohio State, in what was widely described by television pundits afterwards as a statement game, trounced 13th-ranked Iowa 3817 in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. 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. I dont have access to his downfield success rate, but the guy he reminded me of the most was J.T. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. My dad and I walked out of the stadium that day talking about his chances to win the Heisman. 2 as a result. [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. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. Both Michigan and Ohio State scored on their first offensive possessions, while the Buckeyes would eventually go up 217 midway through the second quarter. 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. Michigan again appeared to take back the momentum with a scoring drive and a field goal following an interception thrown by Smith at the Ohio State 25, but Antonio Pittman found a wide gap in the Michigan defensive line and ran away from the Wolverine secondary for a 56-yard touchdown that gave Ohio State an 11-point lead again. I guess it is a bit of a concern that Ohio State only beat Oklahoma State by 3. Blowout victories over Indiana and Minnesota would be followed by a 1710 victory over Illinois for the Illibuck trophy. 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. 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. At the time, many fans (myself included) expected that game to be a formality rather than an actual contest. My primary motivation for rewatching the 2006 season was to see if there were any signs that a loss of that magnitude was possible. 9 in the final Coaches' poll. 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. The 2017 Buckeyes had a better offense and a worse defense, but they were both balanced teams. [20] Following the victory, Michigan moved up to No. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. And for a kid who loved Ohio State, that was about as magical of a fall as you could dream up. Coaches. 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. The NIU game was the first sign of this, when Garrett Wolfe ran all over the Buckeyes. As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. The defense liked to play soft coverage, so passes underneath were effective against it. It shouldnt matter though. Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. In the second half, Ohio State gave up the ball on a three-and-out when Smith was ineffective on three passes. [57] The Buckeyes' finished the season with a 4114 loss to Florida in the BCS National Championship Game and were ranked No. 2 position, ensuring there would be no rematch in the championship game. Smith, Lawrence Wilson, Joel Penton and Jay Richardson all accounted for the four of Ohio State's quarterback sacks. Ohio State entered the 2006 season ranked No. led Ohio State to a 5014 blowout of the Wolverines. [39] Following three straight runs by Mike Hart, the Buckeye defense again gave the Wolverines a first down on a pass interference penalty. The next two receivers, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, were good third and fourth options for the team as sophomores. The defense held Iowa to 87 yards rushing and limited Tate to 249 passing (Tate completed 19 of 41 attempts), but did yield its first rushing touchdown on the 2006 season. Both looked to be the best team in the country at one point in the year. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes the following week 3817 in Kinnick Stadium. Trinity Valley breaks into the top-five in latest DI poll. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. The Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. 1 with a BCS average of 1.000, while Michigan remained in the No. I mentioned that there were some personnel issues that might have caused this, but the defense had a couple of structural issues too. When watching the entire season though, he missed quite a few to a wide-open Ted Ginn, sometimes without a man within ten yards of him (see Texas, Penn State, and Florida games). Betting analysis for the 2019 College Football season matchup between Nebraska and Maryland. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Scoring Summary; Team Stats; Passing; Full Site Menu; Michigan at Ohio State Box Score, November 18, 2006. It wasnt like they couldnt do anything, either. [39] After converting a first down on their next possession, the Wolverines were forced to punt. 2019-20 Football Statistics. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. Or write about sports? As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 14 Michigan to opening win", "Neither lightning nor CMU can stop Hart, No. [38] Ohio State was also unable to move the ball on its next possession, punting after seven plays. 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%). 3 in the rankings and trailed Florida by only 0.0101 points. 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. 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[50] Many players were also named to various All-American Teams, including Woodley, Hall, Long, Hart and defensive end Alan Branch. 6 in the AP poll. [39] Ohio State started their next drive with seven consecutive pass attempts, driving 72 yards to the Michigan 8. When I started to write this, I started talking about some of the first games that this team played but abruptly stopped. . Frost subsequently announced his transfer to Jackson State, joining former Buckeye Erik Haw. Besides the outstanding defensive effort, Smith was outstanding again, throwing for more than 10 YPA. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. "[5][12][13], In the preseason polls, Michigan opened the 2006 season ranked No. 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. Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns, hitting eight different receivers, and was sacked only once. [40] For Ohio State, Laurinaitis led the Buckeyes with nine total tackles in the game, followed by Antonio Smith with eight. Facebook Twitter Instagram. Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. [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. 1 in all major polls and received and earned a position in the BCS National Championship Game, where they played the No. 6 Michigan overcomes slow start to beat Wisconsin", "Henne Tosses Three TD Passes as U-M Wins Back Jug", "Henne on the Mark Again as Wolverines Down Spartans", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 7 (Oct. 8)", "Defense helps Michigan beat Penn State, stay unbeaten", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 8 (Oct. 15)", "Minus Manningham, Michigan grinds out win over Iowa", "Hart, Michigan hold off rain, Northwestern at home", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 10 (Oct. 29)", "Michigan survives Ball State scare to keep perfect season alive", "Breaston Shines as Michigan Defeats Indiana", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Week 12 (Nov. 12)", "Report: Michigan legend Schembechler hospitalized again", "Smith-to-Ginn hookup lifts top-ranked Ohio State in blowout", "Ohio State makes statement vs. Texas, but long road lies ahead", "Close early, No. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. 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 HometownIHigh School or J.C. Major Birthdate 93 Nader Abdallah DT 6-5 310 Jr. [45] Following the game, Ohio State remained No. The offense struggled initially, but eventually figured it out. The last Buckeye loss to an Ohio team was to Oberlin College in 1921. Ohio University Top scoreboard . [47] In the final week of the regular season, Florida defeated Arkansas in the SEC Championship Game and USC was defeated by UCLA. All games played on Saturdays unless otherwise noted. I had watched the big games in 2004 and 2005, but 2006 is really where my love of the sport first started. Roster . 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. [10][11] He led the Buckeyes to a victory that won Ohio State their first outright Big Ten championship since 1984, an undefeated season, and a berth in the BCS Championship Game on January 8, 2007. 2 matchup in the rivalry's storied history. Bucks in Desperate Need of Win At Nebraska, Offense Sputters for Second Straight Game. The Buckeyes intercepted a possible scoring pass and ran it for a touchdown. 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. 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. U-M is scoring 39.4 points per game and allowing 11.7 points against, on average. In August, Ohio State was named the No. 1 and No. [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. Watch any of those teams from that era, and you can see that the passing offenses are really limited, as none of the quarterbacks can throw downfield with regularity. All-time record against Penn State: 11110. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Then they finished the year playing #3 Florida. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600. College Football Scores. 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. 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. James Laurinaitis answered those questions after a 13-tackle performance with an interception and two passes defended. [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. The Buckeyes dominated Minnesota in all statistics, outgaining them 484 to 182, out-rushing by 266 to 47, and out-passing them 218 yards to 135. 24 Penn State Nittany Lions in Columbus and defeated them 286 after scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. 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