He led the team in tackles with 115 and interceptions with 5. 2022 Stats . Join our linker program. 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. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. With an average offensive performance, they could have been national champions. Troy Smith was my favorite player growing up, and he still was incredible that season. This honor was the sixth of his career. James Laurinaitis answered those questions after a 13-tackle performance with an interception and two passes defended. Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns, hitting eight different receivers, and was sacked only once. Antonio Smith, despite being an awesome story and one of my favorite players from that team, was not as good as Ashton Youboty. Beanie Wells added a career-high 99 yards. The Buckeye defense, which featured five first-time starters, sacked Huskie quarterbacks Phil Horvath and Dan Nicholson four times and intercepted Horvath once. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The team tore through the rest of the regular season schedule before a classic #1 vs #2 matchup against Michigan which ended 42-39. However midway through the 2nd quarter Wells fumbled in the open field without contact, and the Buckeyes' offensive momentum slowed. Metairie, La./Archbishop Rummel Undeclared 10125185 . 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 I did not have time to make a montage of these throws, but I was surprised how often he missed a wide open Ginn. [16][34] Ohio State defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 377 the following week, with Troy Smith throwing for 203 yards and two touchdowns. 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. Mike Roberts (transferred to Indiana State) and Sian Cotton (grades) also left the program earlier in the year. Ohio University Top scoreboard . A couple of things stood out about him in 2006. Laurinaitis and Trapasso were named Big Ten Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively. [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. He was picked on a bit against Florida. after sports commentators noticed that there was an illegal block in the back penalty during that punt return that was not called. [39], In terms of rushing offense, Ohio State outgained Michigan 187 to 130 yards, led by Pittman who ran for 139 rushing yards on 18 carries. Each level of the defense had at least one standout. 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. 11 Wolverines traveled to Notre Dame Stadium to play the No. All-time record against Michigan State: 25120. 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. 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. 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. Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. 1 in his preseason Sweet 16 rankings and stated Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. were Heisman Trophy hopefuls. 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. Ohio/Wayne Sport & Leisure Studies 1/10/86 With Michigan out of timeouts, Pittman carried the ball for a first down on third and one, and the clock expired. The 2019 team with an SRS of 27.38 is one of the all-time great college football teams. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. This was a good defense, but they couldnt single-handedly carry an offense like the 2002 defense or even the 2005 defense. 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. Instead, the season of destiny ended with the most painful defeat in recent memory. The efficiency he showed that day is still considered remarkable. [38] A touchdown pass from Smith to Anthony Gonzalez gave Ohio State a 2814 lead. If he wanted to win the Heisman, he needed to press). 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. 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). Ginn had his best day as a receiver in 2006, catching 10 passes for 122 yards. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. Once the offensive line started to struggle, they had no shot in that game. 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.) 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule & Results. [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. [48], Following the loss, Michigan finished the regular season with an 111 record and ranked No. 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. 1 team in all major college football polls. 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. 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. For questions or updates to the 2019 Division II, please email Phil Pierce ([email protected] October 24, 2022 Football. The defense also took a step backward from the year before, though not by much. C.J. It wasnt like they couldnt do anything, either. 1 in all major polls, while Michigan moved up to No. I dont blame any of us for thinking that they were unstoppable, but there were some warning signs. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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. Find out more. Betting analysis for the 2019 College Football season matchup between Nebraska and Maryland. [18][19], Michigan remained consistent at No. On 4th down, Henne threw deep downfield for an incomplete pass; however, pass interference was called on safety Jamario ONeal, and the Wolverines were still alive. Ohio State stopped Iowa on three-and-out after the opening kickoff, then drove the field on its first possession to lead 70 and quiet a record Kinnick Stadium crowd overwhelmingly dressed in gold. 6 in the polls the following week. Justin Zwick added the other rushing score on a 4th quarter sneak. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 1 with a BCS average of 1.000, while Michigan remained in the No. A Troy Smith pass to Brian Robiskie would extend the Buckeyes' lead to 4231. [51] Woodley also received the Lombardi Award and Ted Hendricks Award. lgnatius Philosophy/Sociology 8/19/83 1 Marcus Freeman* LB 6-2 242 Jr. For one thing, he had cut down significantly on the running. [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. (If the call had been made there would have been no effect to the outcome of the game, but to the record only.) Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Conference USA. In the final two minutes, Penn State put together a strong drive in an attempt to regain control over the game, but this was ended with the first of two interceptions. Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. [47] In the final week of the regular season, Florida defeated Arkansas in the SEC Championship Game and USC was defeated by UCLA. Ohio State went into the game with questions at linebacker after losing AJ Hawk, Bobby Carpenter, and Anthony Schlegel from the year before. Picture an equivalent season, in 2021. [28][29] On November 17, former Michigan coach Bo Schembechler collapsed and was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Other Conference Games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnhX_2cuCK4. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. 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. Before 2002, postseason games were not includ-ed in NCAA final football statistics or records. Scoring Summary; Team Stats; Passing; Full Site Menu; Michigan at Ohio State Box Score, November 18, 2006. 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. COLBY CATLETT kickoff 58 yards to the MENTOR2, RYAN DUGAN return 14 yards to the MENTOR16 (KURT STEPHENS;BRAD MCKINLEY). [39] Time expired on the ensuing kickoff, giving Ohio State the two touchdown advantage going into halftime. Smith was 15 of 22 for 234 yards; Wells rushed for 53 and Pittman for 48; and Gonzalez had 7 receptions for 118 yards. On the ensuing Michigan possession, the Buckeye defense sacked Henne for a loss of three yards as the first quarter ended. After rewatching all the games yeah, maybe we should have seen that game coming. Conferences. First, going into the season, Texas felt like the biggest roadblock to a championship. [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. [11] Following a victory over the then-second-ranked Texas on September 9, the Buckeyes' top rank was cemented. My dad and I walked out of the stadium that day talking about his chances to win the Heisman. Backup defensive back Andre Amos also made an interception late in the game on a 4th down play that replay officials bizarrely chose to review and reverse, even though the ball was Ohio State's either way and no one had challenged the ruling. I dont have access to his downfield success rate, but the guy he reminded me of the most was J.T. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 12-1 (3rd of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten Conference Record: 8-0 Coach: Jim Tressel (12-1) Points For: 450 Points/G: 34.6 (8th of 119) Points Against: 166 More Team Info Ohio State School History 2006 Ohio State Statistics The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Their aggressive defense took the ball away four times on three interceptions and a forced fumble, while Ohio State never turned the ball over. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Antonio Pittman scored a touchdown for the ninth game in a row and Ohio State won its eleventh straight, which, with TCUs loss to BYU on September 28, becomes the longest active win streak in Division I-A. [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. It shouldnt matter though. Ohio State defeated the then-second-ranked Longhorns 247, remaining the No. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [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. Ohio State football stats: Team leaders. [32], Traditionally, the rivalry game between Michigan and Ohio State kicked off at noon on ABC. 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. UC's longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. 1 and No. Visit ESPN for the team statistics of the SE Louisiana Lions vs. Chicago State Cougars NCAAM basketball game on 3 December 2006 Vernon Gholston was a redshirt freshman for Ohio State in 2006. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. of The Catch to lead 240. [40], Both before and after the game, many believed there would be a rematch between Ohio State and Michigan in the BCS National Championship Game, with some suggesting that regardless of the outcome, both teams were still the best two in college football and should therefore be ranked No. [38] The Buckeyes took their first lead of the game two plays later on a 52-yard touchdown run from freshman running back Chris Wells, with the score now 147 in favor of Ohio State. 1 vs. No. 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. The Ohio State Buckeyes football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Ohio State Buckeyes football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking.Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. [57] The Buckeyes' finished the season with a 4114 loss to Florida in the BCS National Championship Game and were ranked No. The Buckeyes outgained the Wildcats 425297. First downs were 16 to 14 in favor of Penn State, rushing yardage 142 to 138 (PSU), and passing yardage 106 to 115 (Ohio State). On the next play Smith completed a long pass to Ginn for the final touchdown. [39] A personal foul penalty committed by the Buckeyes extended the ensuing Wolverines drive, though they would punt three plays later. WT. Justin Zwick entered the game at quarterback and effectively led a scoring drive, and late in the game 3rd and 4th string quarterbacks Todd Boeckman and Rob Schoenhoft took snaps. 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. Find out more. I cant point to anything physically that is extraordinary, but he never left yards on the field. I still think Smith threw the prettiest slant that you will ever see. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. 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. Fresh cotton and other wares at Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. [39], The game was considered an offensive shootout, with both teams combining for 900 yards of total offense, and 81 total points. With both teams winning all of their regular season games prior to their matchup, Ohio State remained No. Troy Smith threw for 183 yards and a touchdown on 1421 passing, and scored a rushing touchdown on a long scramble. On defense, Ohio State adjusted to the Falcons first use of a variation of Nevadas pistol offense (a shotgun variant with a running back lined up behind the QB); BGSU produced a balanced mix of pass and run (179 yards and 160 yards), but 85 yards came on one drive and 54 of the rushing yards on a single run in the 4th quarter when both teams were playing their second strings. . 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 SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. With a little over 2 minutes left in the first half, they had 82 yards. 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. [39], Ohio State received the ball to start the second half, with the Wolverine defense forcing their first three and out of the game. [5] Ohio State thus garnered pre-season number one from USA Today, the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. Ginn caught 8 for 104 yards, Robiskie 7 for 89 yards, Gonzalez 4 for 50 yards, and Hall 3 for 38 yards, all four scoring touchdowns. [27] Michigan's 343 win over Indiana would bring them to 110 on the season and keep them ranked No. It was the first meeting between the schools in football. [38] Ohio State was also unable to move the ball on its next possession, punting after seven plays. Ht. Antonio Pittman isnt mentioned with the great Ohio State backs, but he was a solid option in the backfield. [32], In the preseason polls, Ohio State opened the 2006 season as the No. [45] Following the game, Ohio State remained No. Colton Denning made a great highlight video showcasing what kind of a player he was at Ohio State. 2 in the AP Poll and No. Men's Sports. With that level of uncertainty, fans (especially me probably shouldnt have been as optimistic as they were. That was not a viable high school offense twenty years ago; nobody could make those throws. 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. Yet, by the end of the season, only Florida would look like a great team, and we all know how that game went. 15 in the Coaches' Poll. The four best Buckeye teams of the last twenty-five years have all failed to win national titles, even with two of those teams being the best in the country, and one of those teams being one of the greatest teams of all time. Ohio State easily defeated the Bowling Green Falcons in Ohio Stadium for their 13th straight win. Troy Smith is still fun to watch fifteen years later. Michigan moved the ball on a long drive, but were stopped at midfield. View PDF . That was the first year that I really followed college football. The 2017 Buckeyes had a better offense and a worse defense, but they were both balanced teams. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. [39] Troy Smith turned the ball over for a third time on the ensuing Buckeye possession, this time on a fumble that was recovered by the Wolverines at the Michigan 32. Stats . All games played on Saturdays unless otherwise noted. College Football Scores. The second game of the year was against the pre-season #2 team, the Texas Longhorns. 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 . Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. Do you have a sports website? Besides not having played anybody, the overall team ability probably wasnt as good as many people remember it. [32] James Laurinaitis and Malcolm Jenkins led the team with five and four respectively. Except for Wolfe, the Huskies were totally ineffective on offense, converting only one out of thirteen third downs. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. I still dont know if Ive seen a quarterback with a throwing motion that looked better aesthetically, even if it was a bit long. They would not get a single net yard the rest of the game. 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. 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. Its probably the biggest reason why defenses seemed to be so much better then. The Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. Iowa State: 10-43: 12/22: 3/5: 8/17: 5/9: 22-24 / 32-163: 23-40-2 / . He was sacked once for a loss of five yards. I recently came across the YouTube channel SteelBuck 6. 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) 2006 TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division I Division II Division III Division IV Division V Division VI . 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. Football Schedule Roster Statistics Archived Stories 2022 Football Media Hub Ohio NIL Exchange Additional Links. 2 Fighting Irish. 2 in all major polls. 3 in the rankings and trailed Florida by only 0.0101 points. 2 as a result. Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. 1. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Michigan and Ohio State first faced each other in 1897, and have met annually since 1918. James Laurinaitis was a big surprise after losing Bobby Carpenter, AJ Hawk, and Anthony Schlegal the year before. [39] Michigan was led on the ground by Hart, who carried the ball 23 times for 142 yards. Since Ohio State earned a bid in the BCS National Championship Game, Michigan received a bid in the Rose Bowl, where they played the No. 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] The ensuing onside kick by the Wolverines was recovered by Ginn of the Buckeyes. Troy Smith completed 85% of his passes for three touchdowns and Antonio Pittman scored two others rushing. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. Smith, Lawrence Wilson, Joel Penton and Jay Richardson all accounted for the four of Ohio State's quarterback sacks. [10][11] He led the Buckeyes to a victory that won Ohio State their first outright Big Ten championship since 1984, an undefeated season, and a berth in the BCS Championship Game on January 8, 2007. So, could we have seen the Florida game coming? Florida defeated Arkansas in the SEC Championship Game 3828 to secure the number two position in the final BCS standings over the Michigan Wolverines, and finished the regular season at 121. Ohio State Buckeyes - Football. Even so, Illinois forced a punt and drove for its only touchdown. Ohio State immediately replied, however, tying the score when Smith hooked up with senior wideout Roy Hall for a 1-yard touchdown pass. Phrasing it like this shows that my confidence at the time was misplaced. 2006 Ohio State Football Commitment List Total Commitments 20 The series seemed to energize the Buckeyes, and they drove the length of the field to take the lead. [39] Michigan's next possession began with five straight completions from Henne. Join our linker program. 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. 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. 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. 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. [38] Michigan was unable to convert a first down off of the interception, settling instead for a 39-yard field goal from Garrett Rivas, cutting the Ohio State lead to 2824. 12. [20] Following the victory, Michigan moved up to No. All-time record against Minnesota: 3970. [39] After converting a first down on their next possession, the Wolverines were forced to punt. Find out more. Ohio State began strong, driving the ball 80 yards on its opening series for a Chris Wells touchdown. 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. Sophomore defensive end Vernon Gholston was a standout on defense, including a pass interception. I had watched the big games in 2004 and 2005, but 2006 is really where my love of the sport first started. I mentioned that there were some personnel issues that might have caused this, but the defense had a couple of structural issues too. Most frustratingly, Ohio State could have easily won this game, or at the very least have kept it close, if they were able to move the ball just a little bit. 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes schedule and results. 2 in the BCS standings, while Ohio State was ranked No. Quarterback Troy Smith, well protected by the Buckeye offensive line, threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, directing a 10-play 72-yard drive in the fourth quarter that took 5:47 off the clock and secured the win. Troy Smith was still incredible, right? The Ohio High School Athletic Association: Football Archived State Tournament Results: . Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter) OHSAA - 2006 STATE FOOTBALL FINALS HILLIARD-DAVIDSON vs MENTOR (Dec 02, 2006 at CANTON, OH) H 1-10 H40 H-D ball on H-D40. Under relentless pressure from the Gator's defensive line, QB Troy Smith posted the worst game of his career being sacked 5 times and completing only 4 passes (on 14 throws for 35 yards), 1 interception, 1 fumble and 29 yards on sacks. 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. 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%). 5 USC Trojans. Thats about as bad as you can possibly play. 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