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Ohio State ran a draw play on 3rd down and punted on the following play. Under extreme pressure yet again, Troy Smith attempted to scramble outside of the pocket, but was caught by defensive end and special teams hero Jarvis Moss, who stripped Smith of the football. Do you have a blog? However, the Razorbacks came back with a touchdown of their own. Ray McDonald also notably blocked a field goal earlier in the game. View the Florida Gators roster for the 2009 FBS college football season. Among the attendees was Steve Spurrier, who coached the team to its only championship that season who was at the time coaching at the University of South Carolina. JON DEMPS Charge: Misdemeanor driving with a suspended license in September 2006. The Gators strengthened their lead to 178 on a Tim Tebow run. Many people had speculated that because of Spurrier's hiring as the South Carolina Gamecocks coach he would be booed, but instead he received a very loud ovation during the ceremony.[11]. Game summary of the Florida Gators vs. Ohio State Buckeyes NCAAF game, final score 41-14, from January 8, 2007 on ESPN. RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports. Maurkice & Mike Pouncey. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [22] With this turn of events, Florida could give themselves a strong chance to overtake No. Outcome: Charges were dropped and. Tebow. The Gators had their best pre-season ranking from College Football News, which listed them at No. Explosive freshman Percy Harvin gave Florida a ten point lead when he bolted through the Arkansas defense for a 67-yard touchdown. The Gators took their first lead with 2:39 left in the third quarter on a Leak pass to Andre Caldwell, making it 1410. Tebow appeared to be running yet again, but he pitched the ball to wide receiver Andre Caldwell who then threw a touchdown pass to tight end Tate Casey which proved to give the Gators a big enough lead to win their first conference championship in six years. Percy Harvin. The game was broadcast on ESPN Full Circle. Sign up for the Gators Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Wide receiver Andre Caldwell capped off the drive with a 12-yard touchdown run off a reverse. The game changed for good, on the next Ohio State possession. The victory catapulted the Gators over second ranked Michigan in the BCS standings, giving the Gators the right to play Ohio State in the BCS National Championship Game.[22]. DeShawn Wynn and Tim Tebow each rushed for a touchdown for the Gators. Get a summary of the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Florida Gators football game. Defensive game MVP Derrick Harvey recovered the fumble and returned it for 9 yards, to the Ohio State five-yard line. The third ranked Gators had little trouble disposing of 1-AA Western Carolina. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. In perhaps one of the most stunning decisions of the game, Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel decided to go for it on fourth and 1 from his own 29. Before the game, it was announced that star defensive lineman Marcus Thomas was kicked off the team for the remainder of the year. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. August 22, 2022 2:40 pm ET. Much to the displeasure of many Gator fans, Florida elected to send kicker Chris Hetland on to attempt a 40-yard field goal. All rights reserved. Tebow faked his usual quarterback run up the middle, ran left and flipped an easy one yard touchdown pass to a wide open Andre Caldwell. Ohio State ran a draw play on 3rd down, and punted on the following play. The play was stopped well short, but Georgia was called for a controversial face mask penalty which gave Florida a first down. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Florida won the toss and elected to defer the option to the second half, giving Ohio State the ball first. Brandon James also added a 77-yard touchdown from a punt return. The Gators led 177 heading into the half. Alabama finished the season with an overall record of 6-7 (2-6 in conference) but had all victories vacated by the NCAA in 2010. From there, the Gators offense stagnated for most of the first half. [16], Florida went with a throwback uniform style for the game, wearing uniforms from the mid-1960s as a part of the 100-year celebration of Florida Football. The victory did not help much in the Bowl Championship Series standings, leaving the Gators looking for assistance to get to the title game, which would come the following weekend. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. However, Florida was unable to capitalize on the turnover, as Chris Hetland again missed a field goal. Adam Dubbin. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Gators had their best pre-season ranking from College Football News, which listed them at No. Conference: SEC (East Division) Conference Record: 5-3. ", In one of the most anticipated games of the season, former Gator coaching head coach and current South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier returned to The Swamp. Freshman receiver Percy Harvin had a coming-out game with a 58-yard touchdown reception to open the scoring, en route to a 4-catch, 99-yards receiving day. Both Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit picked the Gators to defeat the Tigers. Chris Leak rallied the Gators to within a field goal when he found Dallas Baker for a four yard touchdown. Leak rebounded to finish 21-of-30 for 248yards and 3 touchdowns. The season opened in the Swamp against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. Cam Newton. Florida moved the ball with some success on their next possession but were held for the first time all night by the Ohio State defense, forcing a Florida punt. The Gators scored the last 34 points of the game after surrendering a touchdown with 12:40 to play in the 1st quarter. Coach Urban Meyer stated during the game that "Marcus did not meet his responsibilities and obligations to remain on the team.". Many people had speculated that because of Spurrier's hiring as the South Carolina Gamecocks coach he would be booed, but instead he received a very loud ovation during the ceremony. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. [9], Most of the starters returned from a 2005 team that went 93 and they were bolstered by a top-rated recruiting class the previous February. The score gave the Gators a surprising 147 lead. Up 30, Chris Leak called a rare quarterback draw which he converted by fighting into the endzone, giving the Gators a 100 lead. However, Ginn injured his foot celebrating the touchdown, leaving the Buckeyes without his deep threat for the rest of the game. Riley Cooper, yet another freshman, added three receiving touchdowns in the game. However, Florida's stifling defensive line continued to put heavy pressure on Smith, forcing bad throws and incompletions, ultimately leading to a three and out. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Record: 13-1 (2nd of 119) . The Gators won their seventh SEC title by defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks 3828 in SEC Championship Game on December 2, 2006,[6] then defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 4114 in the BCS National Championship Game on January 8, 2007, beginning the SEC's streak of seven consecutive national championships. Florida regained the ball, but was stuffed by the Arkansas defense. Inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a Gator Great in 2009, Ike Hilliard was also honored as an SEC Legend in 2011. Florida's defense, which had been touted as one of the best in the SEC, lived up to their billing, stifling the Georgia offense for the entire first half. After the Tigers muffed on a Gator punt a drive later, reserve freshman QB Tim Tebow scored on a QB sneak from one yard out to tie the game. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Despite giving up four turnovers and forcing none, the Gators easily beat the spread for the second time this season. 1998 - 2023 University Athletic Assoc., Inc., FOX Sports Sun & IMG College. Kristen Murslack. On the opening kickoff, Ted Ginn Jr sprinted for a 93-yard kick off return for a touchdown, turning the largely Ohio State crowd into a frenzy and giving the Buckeyes a 70 lead 16seconds into the game. But those miserable knees kept him from being drafted until the 15th round in 1972 and he never signed with Dallas, instead pursuing a law degree where he has done quite well. Knowing the field goal lead wouldn't be enough, the Gators came out firing on their offensive series. The Gators again continued their relentless pressure on Troy Smith, sacking him several times, and pressuring him into bad throws. The decision backfired, and Chris Wells was stopped short of the first down, giving the Gators great field position. Freshman Tim Tebow took over for the majority of the second half, going 1012 passing, for 200 yards, and two touchdowns. Find out more. In perhaps one of the most stunning decisions of the game, Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel decided to go for it on fourth and 1 from his own 29. Running back DeShawn Wynn, who saw limited action in the game, was able to pick up another first down to seal Florida's seventh win of the season. In the second quarter, with a touchdown pass from Chris Leak to Dallas Baker the Gators took a 103 lead. 2006 Florida Gators football team. Meyer elected to go for it, and Leak passed to Harvin, who barely made the first down. Fifteen minutes from a national championship, the Gators were determined not to have a defensive lapse, like many had so often seen under former coach Ron Zook. However, Arkansas came out firing in the second half. 2, behind only defending champion Texas. He appealed the suspension, but missed the Kentucky game while awaiting word on the appeal. 2006 Florida Gators Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 13-1 (2nd of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC (East Division) Conference Record: 7-1 Coach: Urban Meyer (13-1) Points For: 416 Points/G: 29.7 (24th of 119) Points Against: 189 More Team Info Florida School History 2006 Florida Statistics Overall, the Gators finished with more points(62) than the Catamounts had yards(59). A roster on the university's Web site lists 121 players, 41 of whom have been arrested, either in college or afterward, and sometimes both. Both Gator PATs were blocked in the half. An LSU field goal early in the fourth quarter would cut the Florida lead to 2310. Whitney Hite. 1st Quarter ALA FLA; RUSH. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Join our linker program. On third down, following a sack, the Gators blitzed, hit Smith as he threw the ball, and cornerback Reggie Lewis intercepted the pass. The Gators competed in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus. Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez is found dead in his prison cell. The Gators quickly jumped out to a 60 lead on a trick play that led to a Chris Leak pass to Jemalle Cornelius for a touchdown just over two minutes into the game. [17] The attendance of 90,714 was two shy of the stadium record. Florida won the toss and elected to defer the option to the second half, giving Ohio State the ball first. Leak remained extremely sharp, going four of five passing on the drive, for 44 yards. Schedule and Results. Donnie Young was considered the heart and soul of Floridas offensive line during the 1996 championship run but unfortunately was hobbled by injuries by the end of his collegiate career. The Narrative. On third down from the 5-yard line, Lumpkin took a draw play and fought his way for a Georgia touchdown to bring the Bulldogs to within seven points. A late field goal put Auburn up four points with just over 30 seconds to go in the game. Faced with a fourth-and-goal on the Ohio State 1-yard line, many fans knew what was coming. Leak rebounded to finish 21-of-30 for 248 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Tide kept it close, kicking a 26-yard field goal to make it a 1-point game in the fourth quarter. After two Tebow runs up the middle, Florida faced a third down and goal on the Ohio State one-yard line. Record: 13-1 (2nd of 119) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won BCS Championship 41-14 versus Ohio State. Andre Caldwell caught two touchdowns, and Dallas Baker added one more for the Gators. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAF players on CBSSports.com. The Gators won their seventh SEC title by defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks 38-28 in SEC Championship Game on December 2, 2006, [6] then defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 41-14 in the BCS National Championship Game on January 8, 2007, beginning the SEC's streak of seven consecutive national championships. It should be no surprise that the Gators send a lot of players to the NFL in the talent-rich state of Florida. The Gators used the game to give young players some playing time. A five-star recruit and the top wide receiver in the 2003 class, Andre Caldwells 185 receptions during his UF stint remains the top career total in Gators history. Read more about our data coverage. On the next offensive series, Leak was intercepted on an attempted shovel pass which was returned by Antwain Robinson for a touchdown, giving the Razorbacks a stunning 2117 lead. ESPN's College GameDay was at JordanHare Stadium to cover the critical SEC matchup between the number two ranked Gators and the number eleven ranked Auburn Tigers. In addition, with the men's basketball team winning the 2006 and 2007 NCAA men's basketball national championships, the University of Florida became the first Division I school to ever win the football and men's basketball titles during the same year. (); : Since then, three Heisman Trophies have arrived in Gainesville while another UF alumnus earned a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Gators clinched their trip to the SEC Championship Game with a sloppy win over Vanderbilt. It appeared to work, as senior Chris Leak went 55 on the first drive of the game. Both teams traded three and outs before Florida exploded in the second quarter. Despite giving up four turnovers and forcing none, the Gators easily beat the spread for the second time this season. The Buckeyes came back on their next possession, trailing by a touchdown. At half time, in a stunning development, the second ranked USC Trojans lost in a shocking upset to rival UCLA. Foster Marshall, Jr./Florida Times-Union. Starting QB Chris Leak, despite going 17-of-26 passing, was held without a touchdown for the first time this season. Visiting Central Florida averaged just 2.6yards per play and 153 total yards in the game.[15]. According to The New York Times, 41 members of the 2008 Gators have been arrested. Reidel Anthonys 18 receiving touchdowns in 1996 remains Floridas team record and was the SEC single-season record until 2019. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Florida entered the game hoping to avenge a 313 loss in Tuscaloosa, Alabama the previous season, and end a rare three-game losing streak against a conference opponent. Coach Urban Meyer, who was coaching in his first national championship game, took a timeout to compose his team after the inauspicious start. Smith and the Buckeyes marched back on the field, hoping to tie the game. That number included 16 players on that season's final. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Tebow added a more conventional touchdown pass to Louis Murphy early in the third quarter. Leak took a final knee on fourth down, ending his illustrious career as a Gator on top of the college football world. As the Gators came into their annual rivalry game with Georgia, they were heavily favored. Still, the Gator defense managed to put Smith under heavy pressure. Wynn, who was in Urban Meyer's doghouse early in Meyer's tenure at Florida, carried the ball 8 times on the drive, picking up several key first downs to keep the clock running. Florida (111) won its third straight against Florida State and improved to 60 against its three main rivalsTennessee, Georgia and Florida Statein Meyer's two seasons. [6], In addition, with the men's basketball team winning the 2006 and 2007 NCAA men's basketball national championships, the University of Florida became the first Division I school to ever win the football and men's basketball titles during the same year. 5 in the AP and Coaches polls. Danny Wuerffel led Florida to its first national championship and second Heisman Trophy since Steve Spurrier. On the opening kickoff, Ted Ginn Jr. sprinted for a 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, turning the largely Ohio State crowd into a frenzy and giving the Buckeyes a 70 lead 16 seconds into the game. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Big Ten, . After a botched snap between center Steve Rissler and quarterback Chris Leak, Alabama's Prince Hall returned the fumble for their only touchdown of the game. The second half belonged entirely to the Tigers, as they shut Florida out in the half and blocked a punt for a score to take the lead by one point in the third quarter. Conferences. After a Chris Leak interception, true freshman quarterback Matthew Stafford led the Bulldogs to a touchdown which he capped off on a 13-yard touchdown run off a quarterback draw, cutting the deficit to fourteen points. In the second quarter, with a touchdown pass from Chris Leak to Ryan Williams the Gators took a 103 lead. Aaron Hernandez. Tebow was again brought into the game and powered his way off the right side for a touchdown, giving the Gators a commanding 4114 lead. The Gators added another touchdown before halftime, when Chris Leak threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Caldwell for his second touchdown of the game. Led by Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith, the Buckeye offense was widely considered to be the best offense in college football. By forcing a safety in the third quarter, the Gator defense outscored the blanked Golden Knights offense. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Follow us@GatorsWireon Twitter and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions. Pre-season Unofficial Depth Chart: https://web.archive.org/web/20070929111019/http://www.gatorzone.com/football/media/2006/pdf/42.pdf, Statistics as of January 31, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20091222085829/http://www.gatorzone.com/football/history/2006/team.pdf.

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