Ohio State began strong, driving the ball 80 yards on its opening series for a Chris Wells touchdown. 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. I reiterate: this team felt like a team of destiny, especially after Troy Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy after his magnificent performance against the Wolverines. Should they have lost that badly? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 2006 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season 2003 Season 2002 Season 2001 Season 2000 Season 1999 Season 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. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. 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?] All rights reserved. The way the ball spun out of his hand was a thing of beauty. (If the call had been made there would have been no effect to the outcome of the game, but to the record only.) 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. After a Wolverine punt, Smith used a superb play action fake on a 2nd and short to hit Ted Ginn Jr. in the end zone for a 39-yard touchdown pass. 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. Then, the National Championship game happened, and the team of destiny was massacred, thereby starting the SEC dominance that the sport was known for in the late 2000s and early 2010s. James Laurinaitis was a big surprise after losing Bobby Carpenter, AJ Hawk, and Anthony Schlegal the year before. Defensive captains named were seniors Quinn Pitcock and David Patterson. I cant point to anything physically that is extraordinary, but he never left yards on the field. https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2011/3/19/2050581/classic-study-hall-f Skull Session: Kamryn Babb Says Goodbye New (I Think?) 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. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 Instead, the season of destiny ended with the most painful defeat in recent memory. [38] Michigan took advantage of the penalty scoring two plays later on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Henne to Adrian Arrington, cutting the Ohio State lead to 2114. With both teams winning all of their regular season games prior to their matchup, Ohio State remained No. Football Schedule Roster Statistics Archived Stories 2022 Football Media Hub Ohio NIL Exchange Additional Links. [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. Michigan took an early 70 lead on its opening drive, driving 80 yards and keeping the Buckeye defense completely off-balance. Leading 2110 at halftime, the Buckeyes scored on the first possession of the second half, ending with a spectacular catch-and-run touchdown by Anthony Gonzalez from the Iowa 30 in which he cut back, balancing on one hand, and maneuvered through tacklers on the sideline. 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. While escaping from trouble is impressive enough, his ability to make huge plays when pressured was remarkable. Smith was 15 of 22 for 234 yards; Wells rushed for 53 and Pittman for 48; and Gonzalez had 7 receptions for 118 yards. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. For questions or updates to the 2019 Division II, please email Phil Pierce ([email protected] October 24, 2022 Football. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. Ted Ginn was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. Notre Dame vs. Ohio State - College Football Game Summary - January 2, 2006 | ESPN. 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. The offense struggled initially, but eventually figured it out. HometownIHigh School or J.C. Major Birthdate 93 Nader Abdallah DT 6-5 310 Jr. 3 in the Coaches'. 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. Ohio State only had one possession start on Floridas side of the field, and it ended with a punt. This was seen as a hugely positive development, as he seemed to blossom from a good athlete playing quarterback to a good quarterback in a relatively short amount of time. 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. The 2005 team was unlucky to have existed during the same season as the 2005 versions of Texas and USC. WT. The Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. 3 in all major polls. 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. On August 9, 2006, the OSU Athletic Department announced the season-long suspension of junior tight end Marcel Frost by Coach Tressel for unspecified violations of team rules. With Michigan out of timeouts, Pittman carried the ball for a first down on third and one, and the clock expired. Still, with these two, the backfield was more than good enough. [39] The ensuing onside kick by the Wolverines was recovered by Ginn of the Buckeyes. 2006 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Division VI . 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. While his mechanics dont look a ton different, he looked calmer in the pocket, working through his progressions before making a strong throw, even under pressure. Despite the travesty of a National Championship Game, the 2006 Ohio State Football Season will always stand out in my mind as one of my favorites, mostly for sentimental reasons. It is also about matchups, luck, and opponents. 08/24/02: vs. Texas Tech: Columbus, Ohio: W, 45-21: Box Score (PDF) 09/07/02: vs. Kent State CI. [38], The second quarter began with Michigan again being unable to move the ball, and being forced to punt after a three and out. Vernon Gholston was a redshirt freshman for Ohio State in 2006. All-time record against Northwestern: 57141. Rushing & Receiving . [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 team in the last ten years that they compare best to is probably the 2017 Buckeyes, though not as good. [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. It was the first meeting between the schools in football. Ohio State immediately replied, however, tying the score when Smith hooked up with senior wideout Roy Hall for a 1-yard touchdown pass. The Buckeyes represent the Ohio State University in the NCAA's Big Ten . Antonio Pittman's scoring streak ended at 12 games but he rushed for 105 yards to lead all rushers. Michigan remained No. 9 in the final Coaches' poll. 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). Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Team Stats. No, but they certainly were not bullet-proof. They were a very good defense, but they needed help from the offense. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. Troy Smith was still incredible, right? The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. So. Sophomore defensive end Vernon Gholston was a standout on defense, including a pass interception. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Roy Hall tied the game at 77. 2019-20 Football Statistics. 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. The 2019 team with an SRS of 27.38 is one of the all-time great college football teams. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. 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). The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. A young Beanie Wells looked good in his limited action too, though he wasnt yet the player he would become in 2007. 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 . Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. All-time record against Michigan State: 25120. (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). It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted. 1 team by the coaches' poll. This was a good defense, but they couldnt single-handedly carry an offense like the 2002 defense or even the 2005 defense. School Streak Finder, Rivalry Finder. Trinity Valley breaks into the top-five in latest DI poll. Troy Smith played his last game in Columbus against archrival Michigan, in what was billed by some as The Game of the Century. With the Heisman winner at quarterback, this should have been achievable. Do you have a blog? 2 position. [39] Ohio State started their next drive with seven consecutive pass attempts, driving 72 yards to the Michigan 8. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. [39] After driving to the Ohio State 34, Michigan was unable to convert on a fourth down, turning it over to Ohio State. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes looked to be an all-time great one, but looking back at it, they were never one of the greatest teams. Do you have a blog? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. They couldnt pass, that was true. Stats . Do you have a blog? 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. Michigan was defeated 3218 by the USC Trojans in the Rose Bowl, while Ohio State was defeated 4114 by the Florida Gators in the national championship game. Its probably the biggest reason why defenses seemed to be so much better then. Its weird to say all of this about a team that seemed so good. 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. 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. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. Even though there wasnt a true breakout defensive end, Vernon Gholston was a solid rusher with 8.5 sacks, and Quinn Pitcock was an outstanding DT with 8 sacks of his own. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. Picture an equivalent season, in 2021. 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. 5 in the Coaches' Poll. Ohio State Buckeyes. 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. All-time record against Penn State: 11110. 2022 Stats . The only team with an SRS higher than that 2019 Ohio State team is the 2020 Alabama National Championship team. The Buckeyes patiently drove the length of the field in the final two minutes of the half, and Smith completed his third touchdown pass, finding Anthony Gonzalez for the score. 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. There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. 2022 Football Cumulative Statistics. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Freshman Kurt Coleman blocked a field goal attempt in the first half. [38] Hart scored his second touchdown of the day on a two-yard run, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 2821. They scored on a 50-yard field goal by Aaron Pettrey just before halftime but did not have another effective offensive series after that. The National Championship game against Alabama (#3) should be a cakewalk. [10], At the beginning of the season, both teams were ranked in the top fifteen. Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. He was picked on a bit against Florida. Ht. Both Michigan and Ohio State scored on their first offensive possessions, while the Buckeyes would eventually go up 217 midway through the second quarter. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. Troy Smith was Heisman favorite from the first game, and he did not disappoint. 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. Troy Smith completed 21 of his 30 passing attempts without an interception, producing 203 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ted Ginn. The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns, hitting eight different receivers, and was sacked only once. 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. [32] James Laurinaitis and Malcolm Jenkins led the team with five and four respectively. Coaches. Barrett had a reputation as a guy that could distribute the football to his talented teammates, Smith probably did it better. 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. Overall, Smith threw four touchdown passes and one interception. 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 . They started on Ohio States side of the field 5 times and scored 31 points off these opportunities. 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. 1 in the nation) on November 18, 2006, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Baseball. 24 Penn State Nittany Lions in Columbus and defeated them 286 after scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Source: Athletic Department official site, 2006 football archive 12-10-06 depth chart, Underscoring indicates first on depth chart. In a game featuring lots of offense, Ohio State won 4239. 6 in the polls the following week. The Tennessee game only had 14 offensive points for the Buckeyes, but the two pick sixes made the score look good. Troy Smith completed 85% of his passes for three touchdowns and Antonio Pittman scored two others rushing. [32] Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez led the Buckeyes in receiving yards with 677 and 673 yards, respectively. This is a forum post from a site member. However Ohio State made all the big plays to overcome a strong defensive effort by Penn State and win going away, 286. UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. [35], Ohio State faced the No. With a little over 2 minutes left in the first half, they had 82 yards. 1 team in all major college football polls. [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. [38] A fumble by Smith again gave the ball back to the Wolverines, this time at the Ohio State 9. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Roster . Northern Illinois. The reason that the fanbase felt like this team could go undefeated is also the second reason I stopped going game-by-game for this review: the schedule was shockingly weak, even if it didnt look that weak. 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. Arguably his two most well-known plays exhibited these qualities perfectly: the throw to Anthony Gonzalez late in the 2005 Michigan game and the deep throw to Robiskie in the 2006 Penn State game. Everything was so controlled. [38] A nine-yard run from Hart, followed by a 25-yard pass from Henne to Mario Manningham, brought Michigan to the Buckeyes' one yard line. 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. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. The last Buckeye loss to an Ohio team was to Oberlin College in 1921. The shutout was Ohio State's first since September 27, 2003. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Stroud, even before his arm healed, never missed his deep balls as badly as Smith did regularly. Aaron Pettrey was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his two field goals, ten points, and five kickoffs for touchbacks. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. 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. 4 in the AP Poll and 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. Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. Wg. 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 As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. While J.T. Ginn had his best day as a receiver in 2006, catching 10 passes for 122 yards. Ohio State's offense scored the first four times it had the ball, rolling up 28 points in the first 15:05 of the game. [40] Branch had one interception and Rondell Biggs accounted for the Wolverines' only quarterback sack of the game. Beyond his performance, Ohio State kept a Texas team that was expected to be explosive to only a single touchdown. [55] At the end of the season, many Ohio State players were recognized for their individual accomplishments, including quarterback Troy Smith who was unanimously named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. [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. 2 in the BCS standings, while Ohio State was ranked No. [11] Following a victory over the then-second-ranked Texas on September 9, the Buckeyes' top rank was cemented. [11] The Wolverines' opened the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 277. Saturday, September 2, 2006. 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. Ohio State controlled the game with defense in the second half, although offensively the 3rd quarter was highlighted by back-to-back end-arounds by Gonzalez and Ginn, gaining 41 yards. . YEAR HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL; Jayden Bonsu: SAF: 6-1: 210: 1st Year Head coach Jim Tressel was signed to a contract extension through the 2012 season.[3]. 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%). [28][29] On November 17, former Michigan coach Bo Schembechler collapsed and was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Of course, having two first-round receivers to throw to was helpful. While 300 yards passing with 3 touchdowns seems pedestrian now, it was an exceptional performance at the time. 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. So. [32], Traditionally, the rivalry game between Michigan and Ohio State kicked off at noon on ABC. [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. Texas had two streaks ended by the loss: a 12-game streak in which it had scored at least 40 points a game (and averaged 52), and a 21-game winning streak. 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 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) I still think Smith threw the prettiest slant that you will ever see. 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). Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. After this game, with the best offense of the Jim Tressel era and a characteristically excellent defense, a National Championship and a Heisman looked like destiny. [13] The Buckeyes' compiled 503 yards of total offense, compared to the Wolverines' 397 yards. [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. The sole touchdown catch was 18 yards to Brian Robiskie, his only catch of the day. Statistically Ohio State racked up 400 yards of balanced offense with 214 yards rushing and 186 passing, but had an impressive 21 ratio of run-to-pass, with 50 rushes and 25 passes. Each level of the defense had at least one standout. 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 named the Associated Press Player of the Year. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. . 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Huber Heights. [38] After a three and out, Michigan was forced to punt, pinning Ohio State back at their own 17. For the second straight season the Buckeye defense harried Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate into one of his worst performances. Senior Roy Hall caught four passes for 50 yards. Now, high schools across the country can have high-powered pass-first offenses due to the aptitude of high school quarterbacks.
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Ohio State began strong, driving the ball 80 yards on its opening series for a Chris Wells touchdown. 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. I reiterate: this team felt like a team of destiny, especially after Troy Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy after his magnificent performance against the Wolverines. Should they have lost that badly? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 2006 Season 2005 Season 2004 Season 2003 Season 2002 Season 2001 Season 2000 Season 1999 Season 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. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. 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?] All rights reserved. The way the ball spun out of his hand was a thing of beauty. (If the call had been made there would have been no effect to the outcome of the game, but to the record only.) 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. After a Wolverine punt, Smith used a superb play action fake on a 2nd and short to hit Ted Ginn Jr. in the end zone for a 39-yard touchdown pass. 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. Then, the National Championship game happened, and the team of destiny was massacred, thereby starting the SEC dominance that the sport was known for in the late 2000s and early 2010s. James Laurinaitis was a big surprise after losing Bobby Carpenter, AJ Hawk, and Anthony Schlegal the year before. Defensive captains named were seniors Quinn Pitcock and David Patterson. I cant point to anything physically that is extraordinary, but he never left yards on the field. https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2011/3/19/2050581/classic-study-hall-f Skull Session: Kamryn Babb Says Goodbye New (I Think?) 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. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 Instead, the season of destiny ended with the most painful defeat in recent memory. [38] Michigan took advantage of the penalty scoring two plays later on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Henne to Adrian Arrington, cutting the Ohio State lead to 2114. With both teams winning all of their regular season games prior to their matchup, Ohio State remained No. Football Schedule Roster Statistics Archived Stories 2022 Football Media Hub Ohio NIL Exchange Additional Links. [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. Michigan took an early 70 lead on its opening drive, driving 80 yards and keeping the Buckeye defense completely off-balance. Leading 2110 at halftime, the Buckeyes scored on the first possession of the second half, ending with a spectacular catch-and-run touchdown by Anthony Gonzalez from the Iowa 30 in which he cut back, balancing on one hand, and maneuvered through tacklers on the sideline. 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. While escaping from trouble is impressive enough, his ability to make huge plays when pressured was remarkable. Smith was 15 of 22 for 234 yards; Wells rushed for 53 and Pittman for 48; and Gonzalez had 7 receptions for 118 yards. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. For questions or updates to the 2019 Division II, please email Phil Pierce ([email protected] October 24, 2022 Football. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. Ted Ginn was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. Notre Dame vs. Ohio State - College Football Game Summary - January 2, 2006 | ESPN. 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. The offense struggled initially, but eventually figured it out. HometownIHigh School or J.C. Major Birthdate 93 Nader Abdallah DT 6-5 310 Jr. 3 in the Coaches'. 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. Ohio State only had one possession start on Floridas side of the field, and it ended with a punt. This was seen as a hugely positive development, as he seemed to blossom from a good athlete playing quarterback to a good quarterback in a relatively short amount of time. 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. The 2005 team was unlucky to have existed during the same season as the 2005 versions of Texas and USC. WT. The Ohio State football team plays its bitter rival Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes have revenge on the mind. 3 in all major polls. 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. On August 9, 2006, the OSU Athletic Department announced the season-long suspension of junior tight end Marcel Frost by Coach Tressel for unspecified violations of team rules. With Michigan out of timeouts, Pittman carried the ball for a first down on third and one, and the clock expired. Still, with these two, the backfield was more than good enough. [39] The ensuing onside kick by the Wolverines was recovered by Ginn of the Buckeyes. 2006 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Division VI . 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. While his mechanics dont look a ton different, he looked calmer in the pocket, working through his progressions before making a strong throw, even under pressure. Despite the travesty of a National Championship Game, the 2006 Ohio State Football Season will always stand out in my mind as one of my favorites, mostly for sentimental reasons. It is also about matchups, luck, and opponents. 08/24/02: vs. Texas Tech: Columbus, Ohio: W, 45-21: Box Score (PDF) 09/07/02: vs. Kent State CI. [38], The second quarter began with Michigan again being unable to move the ball, and being forced to punt after a three and out. Vernon Gholston was a redshirt freshman for Ohio State in 2006. All-time record against Northwestern: 57141. Rushing & Receiving . [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 team in the last ten years that they compare best to is probably the 2017 Buckeyes, though not as good. [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. It was the first meeting between the schools in football. Ohio State immediately replied, however, tying the score when Smith hooked up with senior wideout Roy Hall for a 1-yard touchdown pass. The Buckeyes represent the Ohio State University in the NCAA's Big Ten . Antonio Pittman's scoring streak ended at 12 games but he rushed for 105 yards to lead all rushers. Michigan remained No. 9 in the final Coaches' poll. 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). Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Team Stats. No, but they certainly were not bullet-proof. They were a very good defense, but they needed help from the offense. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. Troy Smith was still incredible, right? The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. So. Sophomore defensive end Vernon Gholston was a standout on defense, including a pass interception. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Roy Hall tied the game at 77. 2019-20 Football Statistics. 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. The 2019 team with an SRS of 27.38 is one of the all-time great college football teams. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1230. 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). The team's head coach was Jim Tressel. A young Beanie Wells looked good in his limited action too, though he wasnt yet the player he would become in 2007. 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 . Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. All-time record against Michigan State: 25120. (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). It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted. 1 team by the coaches' poll. This was a good defense, but they couldnt single-handedly carry an offense like the 2002 defense or even the 2005 defense. School Streak Finder, Rivalry Finder. Trinity Valley breaks into the top-five in latest DI poll. Troy Smith played his last game in Columbus against archrival Michigan, in what was billed by some as The Game of the Century. With the Heisman winner at quarterback, this should have been achievable. Do you have a blog? 2 position. [39] Ohio State started their next drive with seven consecutive pass attempts, driving 72 yards to the Michigan 8. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. [39] After driving to the Ohio State 34, Michigan was unable to convert on a fourth down, turning it over to Ohio State. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes looked to be an all-time great one, but looking back at it, they were never one of the greatest teams. Do you have a blog? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. They couldnt pass, that was true. Stats . Do you have a blog? 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. Michigan was defeated 3218 by the USC Trojans in the Rose Bowl, while Ohio State was defeated 4114 by the Florida Gators in the national championship game. Its probably the biggest reason why defenses seemed to be so much better then. Its weird to say all of this about a team that seemed so good. 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. 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. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. Even though there wasnt a true breakout defensive end, Vernon Gholston was a solid rusher with 8.5 sacks, and Quinn Pitcock was an outstanding DT with 8 sacks of his own. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. Picture an equivalent season, in 2021. 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. 5 in the Coaches' Poll. Ohio State Buckeyes. 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. All-time record against Penn State: 11110. 2022 Stats . The only team with an SRS higher than that 2019 Ohio State team is the 2020 Alabama National Championship team. The Buckeyes patiently drove the length of the field in the final two minutes of the half, and Smith completed his third touchdown pass, finding Anthony Gonzalez for the score. 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. There wasnt a player on offense who really had a good day outside of maybe Antonio Pittman. 2022 Football Cumulative Statistics. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Freshman Kurt Coleman blocked a field goal attempt in the first half. [38] Hart scored his second touchdown of the day on a two-yard run, cutting the Buckeye lead again to one possession at 2821. They scored on a 50-yard field goal by Aaron Pettrey just before halftime but did not have another effective offensive series after that. The National Championship game against Alabama (#3) should be a cakewalk. [10], At the beginning of the season, both teams were ranked in the top fifteen. Those numbers really arent that bad, but they arent incredible either. He was picked on a bit against Florida. Ht. Both Michigan and Ohio State scored on their first offensive possessions, while the Buckeyes would eventually go up 217 midway through the second quarter. Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. Troy Smith was Heisman favorite from the first game, and he did not disappoint. 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. Troy Smith completed 21 of his 30 passing attempts without an interception, producing 203 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ted Ginn. The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns, hitting eight different receivers, and was sacked only once. 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. [32] James Laurinaitis and Malcolm Jenkins led the team with five and four respectively. Coaches. Barrett had a reputation as a guy that could distribute the football to his talented teammates, Smith probably did it better. 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. Overall, Smith threw four touchdown passes and one interception. 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 . They started on Ohio States side of the field 5 times and scored 31 points off these opportunities. 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. 1 in the nation) on November 18, 2006, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Baseball. 24 Penn State Nittany Lions in Columbus and defeated them 286 after scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Source: Athletic Department official site, 2006 football archive 12-10-06 depth chart, Underscoring indicates first on depth chart. In a game featuring lots of offense, Ohio State won 4239. 6 in the polls the following week. The Tennessee game only had 14 offensive points for the Buckeyes, but the two pick sixes made the score look good. Troy Smith completed 85% of his passes for three touchdowns and Antonio Pittman scored two others rushing. [32] Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez led the Buckeyes in receiving yards with 677 and 673 yards, respectively. This is a forum post from a site member. However Ohio State made all the big plays to overcome a strong defensive effort by Penn State and win going away, 286. UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. [35], Ohio State faced the No. With a little over 2 minutes left in the first half, they had 82 yards. 1 team in all major college football polls. [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. [38] A fumble by Smith again gave the ball back to the Wolverines, this time at the Ohio State 9. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Roster . Northern Illinois. The reason that the fanbase felt like this team could go undefeated is also the second reason I stopped going game-by-game for this review: the schedule was shockingly weak, even if it didnt look that weak. 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. Arguably his two most well-known plays exhibited these qualities perfectly: the throw to Anthony Gonzalez late in the 2005 Michigan game and the deep throw to Robiskie in the 2006 Penn State game. Everything was so controlled. [38] A nine-yard run from Hart, followed by a 25-yard pass from Henne to Mario Manningham, brought Michigan to the Buckeyes' one yard line. 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. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. The last Buckeye loss to an Ohio team was to Oberlin College in 1921. The shutout was Ohio State's first since September 27, 2003. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Stroud, even before his arm healed, never missed his deep balls as badly as Smith did regularly. Aaron Pettrey was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his two field goals, ten points, and five kickoffs for touchbacks. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. 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. 4 in the AP Poll and 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. Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. Wg. 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 As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. While J.T. Ginn had his best day as a receiver in 2006, catching 10 passes for 122 yards. Ohio State's offense scored the first four times it had the ball, rolling up 28 points in the first 15:05 of the game. [40] Branch had one interception and Rondell Biggs accounted for the Wolverines' only quarterback sack of the game. Beyond his performance, Ohio State kept a Texas team that was expected to be explosive to only a single touchdown. [55] At the end of the season, many Ohio State players were recognized for their individual accomplishments, including quarterback Troy Smith who was unanimously named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. [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. 2 in the BCS standings, while Ohio State was ranked No. [11] Following a victory over the then-second-ranked Texas on September 9, the Buckeyes' top rank was cemented. [11] The Wolverines' opened the season against the Vanderbilt Commodores and defeated them 277. Saturday, September 2, 2006. 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. Ohio State controlled the game with defense in the second half, although offensively the 3rd quarter was highlighted by back-to-back end-arounds by Gonzalez and Ginn, gaining 41 yards. . YEAR HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL; Jayden Bonsu: SAF: 6-1: 210: 1st Year Head coach Jim Tressel was signed to a contract extension through the 2012 season.[3]. 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%). [28][29] On November 17, former Michigan coach Bo Schembechler collapsed and was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Of course, having two first-round receivers to throw to was helpful. While 300 yards passing with 3 touchdowns seems pedestrian now, it was an exceptional performance at the time. 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. So. [32], Traditionally, the rivalry game between Michigan and Ohio State kicked off at noon on ABC. [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. Texas had two streaks ended by the loss: a 12-game streak in which it had scored at least 40 points a game (and averaged 52), and a 21-game winning streak. 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 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) I still think Smith threw the prettiest slant that you will ever see. 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). Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. After this game, with the best offense of the Jim Tressel era and a characteristically excellent defense, a National Championship and a Heisman looked like destiny. [13] The Buckeyes' compiled 503 yards of total offense, compared to the Wolverines' 397 yards. [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. The sole touchdown catch was 18 yards to Brian Robiskie, his only catch of the day. Statistically Ohio State racked up 400 yards of balanced offense with 214 yards rushing and 186 passing, but had an impressive 21 ratio of run-to-pass, with 50 rushes and 25 passes. Each level of the defense had at least one standout. 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 named the Associated Press Player of the Year. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. . On August 31, 2006, senior linebacker Mike D'Andrea underwent knee surgery and was declared out for the season. 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. While the game was closer than I remember, it felt like an impressive win. Huber Heights. [38] After a three and out, Michigan was forced to punt, pinning Ohio State back at their own 17. For the second straight season the Buckeye defense harried Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate into one of his worst performances. Senior Roy Hall caught four passes for 50 yards. Now, high schools across the country can have high-powered pass-first offenses due to the aptitude of high school quarterbacks.
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