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That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. Laurinaitis and Trapasso were named Big Ten Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively. Sure, none of these teams were top tier. CI. It is also about matchups, luck, and opponents. The game was even in all but the score. 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. 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. 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. Ohio State performed well in almost all facets of the game and defeated Michigan State 387. 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. The 1st quarter ended scoreless as James Laurinaitis grabbed his third interception of the season to stop a PSU drive but the Buckeyes squandered the opportunity with a missed field goal by Aaron Pettrey. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule & Results. 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. [32] The Michigan defense ranked third in the nation, allowing only 231.4 yard per game, while also having the best rush defense, holding opponents to only 29.9 rushing yards per game and giving up only three rushing touchdowns. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. They did well against Florida, but Florida didnt even try to throw downfield. 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. Senior Roy Hall caught four passes for 50 yards. 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. The sole touchdown catch was 18 yards to Brian Robiskie, his only catch of the day. Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. On the next play Smith completed a long pass to Ginn for the final touchdown. 2 as a result. Ohio State only had one possession start on Floridas side of the field, and it ended with a punt. 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. 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. Called simply "The Game" by some, the rivalry is considered one of the greatest in American sports. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. With the Heisman winner at quarterback, this should have been achievable. 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. Which of course brings me to my larger point: the game against Florida really wasnt on the defense. This sounds nearly heretical if you just remembered/watched the highlights, like I did. 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). However, I think it is fair to say that he couldnt save a struggling offense afloat. 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. 2 in the nation) and the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes (ranked No. 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. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 Do you have a blog? Passing. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. . 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. After Texas tied the game at 7 with less than two minutes to play in the first half, Troy Smith led a quick touchdown drive to put the Buckeyes ahead for the rest of the game. The next two receivers, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, were good third and fourth options for the team as sophomores. 11/18/2006 - Scoring Summary [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Anthony Gonzalez gave Ohio State a 2814 lead. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. HometownIHigh School or J.C. Major Birthdate 93 Nader Abdallah DT 6-5 310 Jr. 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 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. 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. The three most aggregious ones were the second drive that started at the Ohio State 34-yard line, the third drive in the second quarter that started at the Ohio State 29-yard line, and the last drive of the first half which started at the Ohio State 5-yard line. In addition to Smith's 191 passing yards, Justin Zwick saw playing time in both halves, completing 4 of his 9 passes for 57 yards. While Laurinaitis was a great linebacker, the linebackers as a unit was not as good as 2005. Maybe. 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. In the highlight video above, you can see him make short throws on target with velocity all over the field. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 1 position and Florida went into the No. Following their victory over arch-rival Michigan on November 18, Ohio State became the first team ever to score a perfect 1.000 in the BCS composite score. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. 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. [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. With that level of uncertainty, fans (especially me probably shouldnt have been as optimistic as they were. "[5][12][13], In the preseason polls, Michigan opened the 2006 season ranked No. 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. Ohio State easily defeated the Bowling Green Falcons in Ohio Stadium for their 13th straight win. [28][29] On November 17, former Michigan coach Bo Schembechler collapsed and was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. 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. [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. The Buckeyes defeated the No. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. James Laurinaitis led in tackles with 9, including a sack, and intercepted his second pass of the season. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. He won the Heisman for a reason he was better than everyone else. [38] Hart scored his second touchdown of the day on a two-yard run, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 2821. Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. 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. The 2019 team with an SRS of 27.38 is one of the all-time great college football teams. Due to the No. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? However Ohio State made all the big plays to overcome a strong defensive effort by Penn State and win going away, 286. The 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State game was a regular-season college football game between the unbeaten Michigan Wolverines (ranked No. Get the huge collection of 2006 Ohio State sports cards online at Beckett.com. Barrett had a reputation as a guy that could distribute the football to his talented teammates, Smith probably did it better. Penn State intercepted two passes and Ohio State three. A touchdown run from Hart gave the Wolverines an early 70 lead. led Ohio State to a 5014 blowout of the Wolverines. 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). 5 in the Coaches' Poll. 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. 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 Lions gained only a single yard, however, and missed a field goal. 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. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Since 1975, the 2019 Ohio State Buckeyes have a higher SRS than just about anyone, including some of the all-time great teams: 1995 Nebraska, 1994 Penn State, 2001 Miami, 2005 Texas, 2005 USC, any of the Alabama teams from the 2010s, 2018 Clemson, and even 2019 LSU. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. All rights reserved. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. His first game against NIU seemed to be a harbinger of things to come, with nearly 300 yards passing, 3 touchdowns, no interceptions, 11.9 YPA, and a QB rating of 211.4. 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. Facebook Twitter Instagram. Antonio Pittman rushed for 74 yards on 16 carries and scored the final touchdown. On paper, that looks like a challenging schedule that would test any elite team. It shouldnt matter though. Stroud, even before his arm healed, never missed his deep balls as badly as Smith did regularly. It was bad to the point that Troy Smith had a negative adjusted passing average for the game, with -0.7 AY/A. The 42 points scored by Ohio State is the most it has scored against Michigan since 1968, when Woody Hayess Super Sophomores (Rex Kern, John Brockington, Jack Tatum, Jim Stillwagon, et al.) Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. He was sacked once for a loss of five yards. Number Name Position HT. The 2006 team didnt measure up to these teams. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. Now, high schools across the country can have high-powered pass-first offenses due to the aptitude of high school quarterbacks. [51] Woodley also received the Lombardi Award and Ted Hendricks Award. 1, while Michigan was ranked No. 2006 Ohio State Football Commitment List Total Commitments 20 Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The Buckeyes' remained 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. 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 . 4 position. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. My dad and I walked out of the stadium that day talking about his chances to win the Heisman. Team Stats. Coming off a national championship in the Fiesta Bowl in January 2003, Ohio State has had successful seasons in 2003, 2004, and 2005, finishing in the top ten in 2003 and 2005 and winning bowl games each year, in the Fiesta, Alamo Bowl, and back to the Fiesta Bowl in 2006, defeating Notre Dame 3420. Huber Heights. I mentioned that there were some personnel issues that might have caused this, but the defense had a couple of structural issues too. All-time record against Bowling Green: 400. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Roy Hall tied the game at 77. [51] Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy (the seventh in school history), the Walter Camp Award, the Davey O'Brien Award, and was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. [40] For Ohio State, Laurinaitis led the Buckeyes with nine total tackles in the game, followed by Antonio Smith with eight. The only team with an SRS higher than that 2019 Ohio State team is the 2020 Alabama National Championship team. They just dumped it underneath the whole game. 5 USC Trojans. In August, Ohio State was named the No. 11 receivers caught passes for the Buckeyes, with Anthony Gonzalez catching 5 for 85 yards and several key first downs, and Ginn five for 33 yards. 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. 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. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. [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. With both teams winning all of their regular season games prior to their matchup, Ohio State remained No. The Buckeyes represent the Ohio State University in the NCAA's Big Ten . Standout players offense for the Buckeyes were quarterback Troy Smith, who completed 16 of 25 attempts for 4 touchdowns and rushed for 20 yards; tailback Antonio Pittman, who rushed for 117 yards on 25 carries and scored in his tenth straight game; freshman tailback Chris Beanie Wells, 14 carries for 78 yards rushing; wide receiver Gonzalez, 5 receptions for 77 yards and two touchdowns; Ted Ginn Jr.. five catches for 69 yards; and wide receivers Roy Hall and Brian Robiskie, who each caught a touchdown pass. 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. Smith, Lawrence Wilson, Joel Penton and Jay Richardson all accounted for the four of Ohio State's quarterback sacks. The team tore through the rest of the regular season schedule before a classic #1 vs #2 matchup against Michigan which ended 42-39. [32] Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez led the Buckeyes in receiving yards with 677 and 673 yards, respectively. Even so, Illinois forced a punt and drove for its only touchdown. [39] Manningham was the top receiver for Henne, who had 86 yards on 6 receptions, followed by Arrington who had 90 yards on five receptions. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. They were a very good defense, but they needed help from the offense. [35], Ohio State faced the No. Aaron Pettrey was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his two field goals, ten points, and five kickoffs for touchbacks. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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 Troy Smith was having a rough game, and the offensive line fell apart as the game went on. 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. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes schedule and results. 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. 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. While J.T. Pittman finished the day with 155 yards on 16 carries. 41 points seems like a lot, but Florida averaged less than 4 YPC and less than 6 YPA. 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. 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. 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. The offense struggled initially, but eventually figured it out. Brian Hartline had four catches for 69 yards to lead all players. Its probably the biggest reason why defenses seemed to be so much better then. Sophomore defensive end Vernon Gholston was a standout on defense, including a pass interception. Smith went on to throw four touchdown passes on a 15 for 23 day passing, and wide receiver Ted Ginn also completed a touchdown pass to Nicol. Ginn had his best day as a receiver in 2006, catching 10 passes for 122 yards. 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. Iowa reached the Ohio State 14 on the ensuing possession but was forced to settle for a field goal. [5] Ohio State thus garnered pre-season number one from USA Today, the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. Their aggressive defense took the ball away four times on three interceptions and a forced fumble, while Ohio State never turned the ball over. Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns, hitting eight different receivers, and was sacked only once. School Streak Finder, Rivalry Finder. [21] The Wolverines then traveled to Beaver Stadium and defeated Penn State 1710, moving up to No. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. The series seemed to energize the Buckeyes, and they drove the length of the field to take the lead. Source: Athletic Department official site, 2006 football archive 12-10-06 depth chart, Underscoring indicates first on depth chart. They would not get a single net yard the rest of the game. When Florida had to start on their side of the field, they scored just 10 points all game. Trinity Valley breaks into the top-five in latest DI poll. 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 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. [50] Offensive Jake Long received the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year award from the coaches'. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. 2006 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season 2003 Season 2002 Season 2001 Season 2000 Season 1999 Season Coaches. Both offense and defense performed at high levels, and the only Michigan State score (and 69 of its 198 yards) came against the OSU reserves, with a minute to play. 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. Rushing & Receiving . They couldnt pass, that was true. Saturday, September 2, 2006. 15 in the Coaches' Poll. Past State Tournament DVDs . 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. [38] After a three and out, Michigan was forced to punt, pinning Ohio State back at their own 17. Freshman Kurt Coleman blocked a field goal attempt in the first half. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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%). From a fans perspective, it would be like beating Oklahoma State (#7) by a field goal at the end of the season, after a year with big wins against Wake Forest (#17) by 17 points, Tennessee (#31) by 22 points, and North Carolina (#56) by 21 points. Yes, he was an incredible college quarterback for 2006, but he would not look as good in 2022. 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