This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. 1 with a BCS average of 1.000, while Michigan remained in the No. I dont have access to his downfield success rate, but the guy he reminded me of the most was J.T. While J.T. Smith was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for his performance. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. So. Do you have a sports website? [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. 2022 Stats . Ohio State began strong, driving the ball 80 yards on its opening series for a Chris Wells touchdown. They were a very good defense, but they needed help from the offense. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Newberry, 6-2, 8-2 ; Wingate, 6-2, 8-2. While the game was closer than I remember, it felt like an impressive win. Passing. [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. 2 in the nation. [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. He led the team in tackles with 115 and interceptions with 5. lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. The defense was better than expected and was suffocating at times. Pittman, A (62), Hartline, Brian (13) Date: 1/8/2007 Site: Glendale, Ariz. Stadium: Univ. 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. 1 position and Florida went into the No. [40] For Ohio State, Laurinaitis led the Buckeyes with nine total tackles in the game, followed by Antonio Smith with eight. Everything was so controlled. Michigan's victory over the then-second-ranked Notre Dame the following week on September 16, would bring them into the top ten at No. 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. Troy Smith is still fun to watch fifteen years later. Both were led by long-time starting senior quarterbacks. 15 in the Coaches' Poll. Hart scored his third touchdown after the recovery nineteen seconds into the 4th quarter and the lead was again down to 4. Michigan moved the ball on a long drive, but were stopped at midfield. 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) Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. [39], The game was considered an offensive shootout, with both teams combining for 900 yards of total offense, and 81 total points. 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. Visit ESPN for the team statistics of the SE Louisiana Lions vs. Chicago State Cougars NCAAM basketball game on 3 December 2006 With both teams winning all of their regular season games prior to their matchup, Ohio State remained No. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. 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. Still, they were quite successful running the football; more successful than they usually were, in fact. Sophomore defensive end Vernon Gholston was a standout on defense, including a pass interception. Stats . James Laurinaitis was a big surprise after losing Bobby Carpenter, AJ Hawk, and Anthony Schlegal the year before. Huber Heights. Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. In 2006, he averaged 8.2 YPA, which was lower than any year from Fields, Haskins, or Stroud, and it was also lower than Barretts two best years. 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 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. [50] Offensive Jake Long received the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year award from the coaches'. 2 in both the final AP and Coaches' poll. Ohio/St. This was a good defense, but they couldnt single-handedly carry an offense like the 2002 defense or even the 2005 defense. Ohio State entered the 2006 season ranked No. The offense struggled initially, but eventually figured it out. 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. Ohio State racked up 29 first downs to Minnesota's 10, and had a 5:22 edge in time of possession. 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. Even so, Illinois forced a punt and drove for its only touchdown. [20] Following the victory, Michigan moved up to No. [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. Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. Northern Illinois. 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. (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 SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Beanie Wells added a career-high 99 yards. CI. Source: Athletic Department official site, 2006 football archive 12-10-06 depth chart, Underscoring indicates first on depth chart. Or write about sports? 1 in the BCS rankings by just 0.003 points over Michigan, while USC, Florida, and Notre Dame rounded out the top five. [38] After a three and out, Michigan was forced to punt, pinning Ohio State back at their own 17. 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. With the Heisman winner at quarterback, this should have been achievable. 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. 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. Freshman Kurt Coleman blocked a field goal attempt in the first half. Saturday, September 2, 2006. Scoring Summary; Team Stats; Passing; Full Site Menu; Michigan at Ohio State Box Score, November 18, 2006. [38] After driving to the Ohio State 16, the Wolverines scored on a touchdown pass from Henne to Tyler Ecker. Yes, he was an incredible college quarterback for 2006, but he would not look as good in 2022. All-time record against Illinois: 60294. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. In 2005, Smith had the reputation as a running quarterback, gaining more than 600. [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. [39], Ohio State received the ball to start the second half, with the Wolverine defense forcing their first three and out of the game. The defense, which again moved into first place in NCAA I-A scoring defense, was highlighted by Antonio Smith, who had 11 solo tackles (12 overall), 4 for losses including a sack, and a forced fumble. 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. 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 Ohio State running backs: Ohio State football throws 'changeup' at Wisconsin with TreVeyon Henderson, Miyan Williams A quick look at the Ohio State roster, depth chart vs. Indiana. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. 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 [39] Following three straight runs by Mike Hart, the Buckeye defense again gave the Wolverines a first down on a pass interference penalty. 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. It is a lengthy video, but if you have time, its worth a watch. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Baseball. For questions or updates to the 2019 Division II, please email Phil Pierce ([email protected] October 24, 2022 Football. 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 . [40] Branch had one interception and Rondell Biggs accounted for the Wolverines' only quarterback sack of the game. In 2006, he only ran for 200 yards rushing with 1 touchdown. I did not have time to make a montage of these throws, but I was surprised how often he missed a wide open Ginn. Against Michigan's top-rated rushing defense, Pittman carried the ball 18 times for 139 yards and Wells 5 times for 56. The next two receivers, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, were good third and fourth options for the team as sophomores. [2] The game received extensive media coverage from ABC and ESPN, including in the preceding week and from a visit from ESPN College GameDay the morning of the game. Henne passed for a 16-yard score and a two-point conversion, providing the final margin. 2 in the AP Poll and No. Betting analysis for the 2022 College Football season matchup between Texas Tech and Iowa State. All-time record against Michigan State: 25120. 1 and No. Smith was 15 of 22 for 234 yards; Wells rushed for 53 and Pittman for 48; and Gonzalez had 7 receptions for 118 yards. 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) Do you know how badly you have to miss to overthrow Ted Ginn Jr.? Antonio Pittman rushed for 74 yards on 16 carries and scored the final touchdown. 1. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 2 as a result. While 300 yards passing with 3 touchdowns seems pedestrian now, it was an exceptional performance at the time. Do you have a blog? The 2017 Buckeyes had a better offense and a worse defense, but they were both balanced teams. Or write about sports? With that level of uncertainty, fans (especially me probably shouldnt have been as optimistic as they were. Its weird to say all of this about a team that seemed so good. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. All-time record against Northwestern: 57141. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [57] The Buckeyes' finished the season with a 4114 loss to Florida in the BCS National Championship Game and were ranked No. Troy Smith was having a rough game, and the offensive line fell apart as the game went on. On the ensuing Michigan possession, the Buckeye defense sacked Henne for a loss of three yards as the first quarter ended. All rights reserved. Either way, Ohio State should have expected a hard-fought game, and they got something more disappointing. Betting analysis for the 2019 College Football season matchup between Nebraska and Maryland. Smith escaped a leg tackle by a Spartan defender and threw a touchdown pass to Brian Robiskie, and Chris Wells completed the Buckeye scoring with a touchdown run at the beginning of the 4th quarter. [1] He led the Big Ten Conference in passing touchdowns (30), completion percentage (65.3%), and passer efficiency rating (161.9).[2]. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. 3 in all major polls. Join our linker program. All-time record against Minnesota: 3970. 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. Smith had 185 yards passing. 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. The team in the last ten years that they compare best to is probably the 2017 Buckeyes, though not as good. of The Catch to lead 240. 2 in the polls. Ohio State football stats: Team leaders. 1 vs. No. Rushing & Receiving . The Tennessee game only had 14 offensive points for the Buckeyes, but the two pick sixes made the score look good. Called the "Game of the Century,"[5] this was the first time in the rivalry series that the teams entered the matchup ranked No. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 2006 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Division VI . Both teams lost a game that shocked everyone. 24 Penn State Nittany Lions in Columbus and defeated them 286 after scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The legitimacy of this record has been called into question[by whom?] 4 in the AP Poll and No. It was bad to the point that Troy Smith had a negative adjusted passing average for the game, with -0.7 AY/A. Those mistakes being the interceptions, missed field goals, and the false start penalty at 4th and 1. 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. Metairie, La./Archbishop Rummel Undeclared 10125185 . [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. [38] Three runs for 58 yards by Mike Hart set up Michigan at the Ohio State 2. 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. Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. . View PDF . after sports commentators noticed that there was an illegal block in the back penalty during that punt return that was not called. 91-92 Ohio Bobcats Basketball Media Guide | eBay 91-92 Ohio Bobcats Basketball Media Guide Condition: -- Time left: 5d 11h | Friday, 08:04 PM Starting bid: US $4.99 [ 0 bids ] Bid Amount Enter US $4.99 or more Place bid Best Offer: Make offer Add to Watchlist Ships from United States Shipping: US $5.00Economy Shipping | See details 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. 1 in all major polls and received and earned a position in the BCS National Championship Game, where they played the No. Ohio State immediately replied, however, tying the score when Smith hooked up with senior wideout Roy Hall for a 1-yard touchdown pass. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 5 USC Trojans. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. The Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. I thought it might be fun to watch through the season again to see if the team was as good as I remembered, or if the Florida game was inevitable. 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. So. A young Beanie Wells looked good in his limited action too, though he wasnt yet the player he would become in 2007. [48], Following the loss, Michigan finished the regular season with an 111 record and ranked No. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 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. C.J. 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. Defensive captains named were seniors Quinn Pitcock and David Patterson. [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. The OSU defense tallied two interceptions, bringing the season total to 21. 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. Smith received the highest percentage of first-place votes in Heisman voting history. As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. The team tore through the rest of the regular season schedule before a classic #1 vs #2 matchup against Michigan which ended 42-39. [38] Hart scored his second touchdown of the day on a two-yard run, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 2821. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Thats about as bad as you can possibly play. [39] Ohio State started their next drive with seven consecutive pass attempts, driving 72 yards to the Michigan 8. Ohio State defeated the then-second-ranked Longhorns 247, remaining the No. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The 1998 team has Michigan State and Nick Saban to thank for not winning a national championship. And for a kid who loved Ohio State, that was about as magical of a fall as you could dream up. Although the teams were nearly equal in yardage (348 Ohio State to 326 Texas) and first downs (2017 in favor of Texas), Ohio State did not turn the ball over and converted a recovered fumble and a Colt McCoy interception, both forced by linebacker James Laurinaitis, into 10 points. Laurinaitis and Trapasso were named Big Ten Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. All rights reserved. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. That was the first year that I really followed college football. [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. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. Most of his best highlights are of him making an incredible throw downfield. [16][34] Ohio State defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 377 the following week, with Troy Smith throwing for 203 yards and two touchdowns.

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