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]. 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. This would be the first time since 1973 that both teams came into the rivalry game undefeated. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. Saturday, September 2, 2006. 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. 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. 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. [4][37], Ohio State won the coin toss and elected to defer, giving Michigan the ball to start the first half. The defense had four sacks in addition to the interception, and ten tackles for loss, with Quinn Pitcock (3 solo tackles, including 2 sacks) and Jay Richardson (4 solo tackles) having outstanding days. 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 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). Of course, these rankings were done including the bowl games, but it was known even at the time that the schedule for the Buckeyes had not been overly difficult, and that only Michigan was a genuine challenge. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Of course, having two first-round receivers to throw to was helpful. This was a good defense, but they couldnt single-handedly carry an offense like the 2002 defense or even the 2005 defense. Jan 8 - 2:00 pm Women's Gymnastics Greenville Thu. 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. For the second straight season the Buckeye defense harried Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate into one of his worst performances. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 3 in all major polls. [39] Ohio State started their next drive with seven consecutive pass attempts, driving 72 yards to the Michigan 8. 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. [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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [39], The game was considered an offensive shootout, with both teams combining for 900 yards of total offense, and 81 total points. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Bucks in Desperate Need of Win At Nebraska, Offense Sputters for Second Straight Game. All-time record against Bowling Green: 400. [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. 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. 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). They started on Ohio States side of the field 5 times and scored 31 points off these opportunities. Ted Ginn Jr. is still remembered today as one of the fastest Buckeyes ever, and Gonzalez was almost certainly the best slot receiver of the decade for Ohio State. The game was played in a persistent, sometimes heavy rain, but field conditions were not a factor. In 2006, he only ran for 200 yards rushing with 1 touchdown. 24 Penn State Nittany Lions in Columbus and defeated them 286 after scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. 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. 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. [52] The Wolverines finished the season with a 3218 loss to USC in Rose Bowl and were ranked No. The culmination of both his calm demeaner and his arm talent came with his pocket presence and with his ability to make plays when escaping the pocket. Trinity Valley breaks into the top-five in latest DI poll. Or write about sports? [54][58], 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State football game, "Ohio State-Michigan betting line history", "ABC and ESPN to Provide Extensive Multimedia Coverage of #2 Michigan AT #1 Ohio State", "Ratings For Michigan/Ohio State Drop For Fourth Straight Year", "Here are the top 25 rivalries in college football", "Even in a Fabled Rivalry, This Meeting Stands Out", "Ohio State-Michigan football game stories and results: 1897present", "A Game That Shaped the Decade: 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State", "2006 NCAA Football Rankings Preseason", "Ohio State streaks past Michigan into BCS title game", "Hart (146 yards) powers No. They were a very good defense, but they needed help from the offense. A young Beanie Wells looked good in his limited action too, though he wasnt yet the player he would become in 2007. First, going into the season, Texas felt like the biggest roadblock to a championship. The efficiency he showed that day is still considered remarkable. In the highlight video above, you can see him make short throws on target with velocity all over the field. 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. Both Pittman and Wells had a touchdown run. Coaches. Laurinaitis and Trapasso were named Big Ten Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively. Following the season, starters A. J. Hawk, Donte Whitner, Bobby Carpenter, Santonio Holmes, Nick Mangold (all first round), Ashton Youboty, Anthony Schlegel, Nate Salley, and Rob Sims, were drafted into the NFL. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. Troy Smith was named co-Big Ten Player of the Week on Offense (with Drew Stanton), and Antonio Smith on Defense (shared with Paul Posluszny). [6] The suspension resulted in the elevation of sophomore Rory Nicol to the top of the depth chart as the only tight end with significant game experience. Freshman receiver Brian Hartline caught two of Smith's touchdown passes; the other two went to Anthony Gonzalez and Ted Ginn Jr. Halfback Antonio Pittman had 80 yards on the ground. Rushing: Miyan Williams, 117-783 (6.7 avg) 13 TD; TreVeyon Henderson, 107-571 (5.3 avg) 6 TD; Dallan Hayden, 100-503 . Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. Their punt pinned Illinois at the Illini three and the game ended on the next play. 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. [32] Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez led the Buckeyes in receiving yards with 677 and 673 yards, respectively. Senior safety Brandon Mitchell returned his INT 46 yards for his second career touchdown (his first came on an interception last year at Indiana). 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes schedule and results. [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. Those two both had over 700 yards, which was plenty productive for the time. The Buckeyes' remained No. [39] After driving to the Ohio State 34, Michigan was unable to convert on a fourth down, turning it over to Ohio State. The Buckeyes outgained the Wildcats 425297. Sophomore Brandon Smith, a former linebacker moved to tight end as a freshman in 2005, moves to second on the depth chart. The Buckeyes intercepted a possible scoring pass and ran it for a touchdown. According to SRS, Michigan ended the year as the #7 team in the country, while Texas finished at #17. Ohio State easily defeated the Bowling Green Falcons in Ohio Stadium for their 13th straight win. 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. 1 with a BCS average of 1.000, while Michigan remained in the No. Ohio State defeated the then-second-ranked Longhorns 247, remaining the No. 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. 2 in the polls. While 300 yards passing with 3 touchdowns seems pedestrian now, it was an exceptional performance at the time. led Ohio State to a 5014 blowout of the Wolverines. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 1 team by the coaches' poll. The Buckeyes replied with a 7-minute scoring drive, then after forcing BG to punt, Ted Ginn made his first significant return of the season to the OSU 43. They just dumped it underneath the whole game. 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. He led the team in tackles with 115 and interceptions with 5. 11/18/2006 - Scoring Summary Rushing & Receiving . [14] Following a 4117 victory over Central Michigan, the No. I did not have time to make a montage of these throws, but I was surprised how often he missed a wide open Ginn. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Ohio State Buckeyes. [39] Michigan's next possession began with five straight completions from Henne. Smith received the highest percentage of first-place votes in Heisman voting history. 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'. As part of this collection, the entire 2006 Ohio State season was condensed to these shortened, commercial-free games. Running back Antonio Pittman carried the ball 19 times for 111 yards and a touchdown, while true freshman Chris Wells, in his first game as a Buckeye, carried the ball 10 times for 50 yards and a touchdown. [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. So, could we have seen the Florida game coming? Both Michigan and Ohio State scored on their first offensive possessions, while the Buckeyes would eventually go up 217 midway through the second quarter. "[5][12][13], In the preseason polls, Michigan opened the 2006 season ranked No. This honor was the sixth of his career. Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. My dad and I walked out of the stadium that day talking about his chances to win the Heisman. The Ohio High School Athletic Association: Football Archived State Tournament Results: . They did well against Florida, but Florida didnt even try to throw downfield. [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. Antonio Pittman isnt mentioned with the great Ohio State backs, but he was a solid option in the backfield. BCS National Championship Game Florida 41, Ohio State 14, 2006 Big Ten Conference football standings, 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings, 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State football game, "Ohio State QB Troy Smith wins Heisman Trophy", "Smith announces new contract for Tressel", "Michigan holds slight edge over USC for No. [39], Defensively, David Harris led Michigan with ten total tackles in the game, followed by Terrance Taylor with seven. The defense also took a step backward from the year before, though not by much. I had watched the big games in 2004 and 2005, but 2006 is really where my love of the sport first started. A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. Troy Smith played his last game in Columbus against archrival Michigan, in what was billed by some as The Game of the Century. [21] The Wolverines then traveled to Beaver Stadium and defeated Penn State 1710, moving up to No. 4 in the AP Poll and No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Troy Smith received his fifth Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award for the 2006 season, setting a new conference record for most received in a single season. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. It is also about matchups, luck, and opponents. Anything higher than that and a team looks dominant. [38] A fumble by Smith again gave the ball back to the Wolverines, this time at the Ohio State 9. Beyond his performance, Ohio State kept a Texas team that was expected to be explosive to only a single touchdown. I think it is easy to forget now, but Troy Smith was a completely different player in 2006 than he was in prior years. 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