[40] For Ohio State, Laurinaitis led the Buckeyes with nine total tackles in the game, followed by Antonio Smith with eight. 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. As you can imagine, the account specializes in Ohio State games, having almost 200 games to rewatch for anyone curious. 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 Buckeyes held at the 3, but committed a penalty on a missed field goal attempt, giving the Nittany Lions a second chance on an untimed down. They just dumped it underneath the whole game. 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. The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. 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 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. 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. College Football Scores; 2006 Games and Scores; Michigan Scores & Schedule; Ohio State Scores & Schedule . 2022 Football Cumulative Statistics. 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. However Ohio State made all the big plays to overcome a strong defensive effort by Penn State and win going away, 286. Furthermore, the next best team Ohio State played was Penn State who finished the year rated #31 in SRS after being ranked #24 in the coaches poll at the time of playing Ohio State, followed not so closely by #56 rated Iowa, who was ranked #13 in the coaches poll at the time of the game. [38] Hart scored his second touchdown of the day on a two-yard run, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 2821. Senior safety Brandon Mitchell returned his INT 46 yards for his second career touchdown (his first came on an interception last year at Indiana). Ohio State went into the game with questions at linebacker after losing AJ Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, and Anthony Schlegel from the year before. [2] The opening kickoff by Aaron Pettrey was taken for a touchback by Michigan, with the Wolverines starting their first possession at their own 20 yard line. [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. ), All-time record against Michigan: 40576. On August 30, Jim Tressel announced the awarding of scholarships to four former walk-onssenior WR Derek Harden, senior fullback Ryan Franzinger, RS junior fullback and wedge buster Trever Robinson, and RS sophomore center Tyler "Tank" Whaley.[7]. Which of course brings me to my larger point: the game against Florida really wasnt on the defense. All games played on Saturdays unless otherwise noted. I dont think anybody should have expected an easy game, though I might be overestimating how many fans were confident going into it. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. Ohio State Buckeyes. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. 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. [50] Offensive Jake Long received the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year award from the coaches'. Statistically, Ohio State was balanced on offense, with 10 first downs each rushing and passing, and 182 of its 421 yards on the ground. [16][34] Ohio State defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 377 the following week, with Troy Smith throwing for 203 yards and two touchdowns. 6 in the polls the following week. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. [24][25][26] Although a closer game than expected, Michigan finished off their non-conference schedule with a 3426 victory over Ball State. The Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. Still, with these two, the backfield was more than good enough. 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. 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. 2006 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Division VI . Despite his excellent season, his efficiency did drop a bit from 2005, when he averaged 9.6 YPA. 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. 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. 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). Team Stats. View PDF . The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. All-time record against Penn State: 11110. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Elg. Of course, having two first-round receivers to throw to was helpful. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes the following week 3817 in Kinnick Stadium. COLBY CATLETT kickoff 58 yards to the MENTOR2, RYAN DUGAN return 14 yards to the MENTOR16 (KURT STEPHENS;BRAD MCKINLEY). In the second quarter, freshman Chris Wells used a spin move and a hurdle of a tackler to break away for a 52-yard run that put the Buckeyes up 147. [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. 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. 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. 1 team by the coaches' poll. It was the first meeting between the schools in 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 . While J.T. Or, at the very least, the game didnt totally come out of nowhere. [39] Ohio State was led by Pittman's 139 rushing yards, and also saw Wells, a freshman, run for 56 yards, while Manningham rushed for 13 yards on 2 carries for the Wolverines'. Betting analysis for the 2022 College Football season matchup between Texas Tech and Iowa State. 2 in the nation. 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. The 2019 team with an SRS of 27.38 is one of the all-time great college football teams. Marcus Freeman intercepted a pass at the Spartan 39 with 2 minutes remaining in the half, and the Buckeyes converted it for a score with a pass from Troy Smith to Anthony Gonzalez reminiscent[according to whom?] [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. Sophomore Brandon Smith, a former linebacker moved to tight end as a freshman in 2005, moves to second on the depth chart. . Chris Wells scored the sixth Buckeye touchdown on a 12-yard run in the 4th quarter, and Aaron Pettrey added a 51-yard field goal. Ohio University Top scoreboard . 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. The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. All-time record against Bowling Green: 400. Offensive captains were seniors Troy Smith and Doug Datish. Its not unusual for teams to drop a bit; both teams ended up dropping significantly from number 2. The last Buckeye loss to an Ohio team was to Oberlin College in 1921. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. However, I think it is fair to say that he couldnt save a struggling offense afloat. The 2006 team didnt measure up to these teams. [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. 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. The Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. School Streak Finder, Rivalry Finder. My dad and I walked out of the stadium that day talking about his chances to win the Heisman. In 2006, he only ran for 200 yards rushing with 1 touchdown. Rushing & Receiving . Beyond his performance, Ohio State kept a Texas team that was expected to be explosive to only a single touchdown. They couldnt pass, that was true. [39] Ohio State started their next drive with seven consecutive pass attempts, driving 72 yards to the Michigan 8. Defensive end LaMarr Woodley was unanimously named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, while also being named the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year by the coaches'. Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. Visit ESPN for the team statistics of the SE Louisiana Lions vs. Chicago State Cougars NCAAM basketball game on 3 December 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. Instead, the season of destiny ended with the most painful defeat in recent memory. Wg. Henne passed for a 16-yard score and a two-point conversion, providing the final margin. Their punt pinned Illinois at the Illini three and the game ended on the next play. The next two receivers, Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, were good third and fourth options for the team as sophomores. [22][23] After a 206 victory over Iowa and a 173 victory over Northwestern, the Wolverines moved to No. Or write about sports? Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. Overall, Smith threw four touchdown passes and one interception. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Antonio Pittman's scoring streak ended at 12 games but he rushed for 105 yards to lead all rushers. Past State Tournament DVDs . 2006 OHIO STATE FOOTBALL ROSTER No.Name Pos. YEAR HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL; Jayden Bonsu: SAF: 6-1: 210: 1st Year Ohio State's domination was such that it did not punt at all during the game. Huber Heights. Michigan (+27.6), Ohio State (+29.5), and Georgia (+26.7) are the only teams in the country with . 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