Using their power running game, and a 13-yard scramble from Troy Smith, the Buckeyes drove to the Gators' 18-yard line. Alabama vs. Florida - College Football Game Summary - ESPN 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. 9/30/2006 - Scoring Summary. Leak led the Gators back on the field, starting from the Ohio State 35-yard line. Led by Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith, the Buckeye offense was widely considered to be the best offense in college football. Marcus Gilbert. Riley Cooper, yet another freshman, added three receiving touchdowns in the game. 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. 1998 - 2023 University Athletic Assoc., Inc., FOX Sports Sun & IMG College. 2006 Football Schedule - Florida Gators 2006 Football Schedule at Next Game Sep 2 / TBA 0 day 0 hour 0 Min 0 Sec Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Grid Text Choose A Location: Season Season Record Overall 13-1 PCT .929 Conf 7-1 PCT .875 Streak W7 Home 7-0 Away 3-1 Neutral 3-0 Scheduled Games Apr 22 (Sat) 1:30 PM vs Orange & Blue Debut Gainesville, FL The Gators won their seventh SEC title by defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks 3828 in SEC Championship Game on December 2, 2006,[5] then defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 4114 in the BCS National Championship Game on January 8, 2007, beginning the SEC's streak of six consecutive national championships. 2007. With 8minutes remaining in the game, the Gators were determined to end the game and give the school a national championship. With the swing in momentum, the Gators were again unable to score a touchdown and settled for another Hetland 40-yard field goal, pushing the Gator lead to 2714. Florida used a timeout to draw up a play for Tebow, who remained in the game. The Florida Gators ended their season with a stunning 4114 upset of the number one ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, giving them the school's second national championship in ten years. However, Ginn injured his foot celebrating the touchdown, leaving the Buckeyes without his deep threat for the rest of the game. The 2006 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2006 college football season. 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. However, Florida was unable to capitalize on the turnover, as Chris Hetland again missed a field goal. Chris Leak threw for 283yards and two touchdowns, Percy Harvin ran for a score and the fourth-ranked Gators beat struggling Florida State 2114 on Saturday to stay in the national title hunt. 1st Quarter ALA FLA; RUSH. [8], Most polls had Florida listed as one of the top 10 teams entering the season. The fourth ranked Gators took on the eighth ranked Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2006 SEC Championship Game. Tebow also converted a critical fourth down play inside Gator territory. Hetland had missed 9 of 13 attempts on the season, but split the uprights, giving the Gators a 2414 lead. On their next offensive possession, the Gators were determined to put the game out of reach. Led by Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith, the Buckeye offense was widely considered to be the best offense in college football. The Gators used the game to give young players some playing time. A slew of freshmen played, including Jarred Fayson, who saw time at quarterback and wide receiver. SOS: 5.77 (14th of 119) . The 2006 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2006 college football season. The Buckeyes attempted to establish a power running game with Pittman and Chris Wells, but the Gator defense was up to the task. Leak found Dallas Baker on a 21-yard touchdown pass to strengthen Florida's lead, and safety Reggie Nelson picked off John Parker Wilson's pass and took it 70 yards for the score to put the game out of reach. Soon thereafter, the Gators seemingly averted danger when they stripped the ball from the Tigers at the goal line. On the following Arkansas offensive series, the momentum of the game appeared to change yet again, when receiver Cedric Washington threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Jones on another trick play. DB Sharif Denson (Freshman)- 0 CB Ja'Keem Jackson (Freshman) - 2 WR Andy Jean (Freshman) - 6 DL. (); : Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 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. 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Leak would later be named the game's most valuable player. Chris Leak led the Gators back on the field, starting from the Ohio State 35-yard line. Late in the first half, Chris Leak had a career-long 45-yard run. Visiting Central Florida averaged just 2.6yards per play and 153 total yards in the game.[15]. REPORT: 41 Members Of Florida's 2008 National Title Team Have Been Arkansas punt returner Reggie Fish muffed the punt after trying to field it over his shoulder; the ball was recovered in the endzone by Gator freshman Wondy Pierre-Louis, giving the Gators a 2421 lead.[21]. Will Hill. Leak found Dallas Baker on a 21-yard touchdown pass to strengthen Florida's lead, and safety Reggie Nelson picked off John Parker Wilson's pass and took it 70yards for the score to put the game out of reach. Prior to the game, Florida also unveiled its four initial entries into the Gator Football Ring of HonorEmmitt Smith, Danny Wuerffel, Steve Spurrier, and Jack Youngblood.[16]. On third down, following a sack, the Gators blitzed, hit Smith as he threw the ball, and cornerback Reggie Lewis intercepted the pass. Leak again rallied the team, but it was freshman Tim Tebow who made a huge play when he converted a crucial fourth down inside Tennessee territory. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Cooper Carlisle helped cement the offensive line from 1996 to 1999 under Spurrier, earning a national championship ring as a redshirt freshman. The win also moved the Gators into fourth place in the BCS rankings. [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. In one of the most anticipated games of the season, former Gator head coach and current Florida quality control assistant Steve Spurrier returned to The Swamp as South Carolina's head coach. On the following Arkansas offensive series, the momentum of the game appeared to change yet again, when receiver Cedric Washington threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to tailback Felix Jones on a trick play. 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. Do you have a blog? Leak came back into the game, and continued his strong play, finding Dallas Baker again for a 21-yard touchdown pass which would eventually prove to be the game winning score. 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. On third down, following a sack, the Gators blitzed, hit Smith as he threw the ball, and cornerback Reggie Lewis intercepted the pass. The win also moved the Gators into fourth place in the BCS rankings. Follow us@GatorsWireon Twitter and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions. Conferences. Hernandez Among Many Who Found Trouble at Florida in the Meyer Years Let us know your thoughts and comment on this story below. Reidel Anthonys 18 receiving touchdowns in 1996 remains Floridas team record and was the SEC single-season record until 2019. The Gators again continued their relentless pressure on Troy Smith, sacking him several times, and pressuring him into bad throws. Anthony Nesty. The Gators, however, had one of the top defenses in the nation. Florida jumped out to an early 70 lead, but the Vols quickly took the momentum back when wide receiver Lucas Taylor threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to LaMarcus Coker. DeShawn Wynn added 86yards on the ground to help the Gators maintain a steady attack. Take a look below at the starting lineup along with the backups for our all-time greatest Gators on offense. On the next Florida drive, Leak found game MVP Percy Harvin on a perfectly thrown 37-yard touchdown pass. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [8] Coincidentally, the Gators again faced and defeated Ohio State in the 2007 NCAA tournament, also marking the first time in college sports history that identical matchups and results have occurred in both football and basketball championships. Andre Caldwell caught two touchdowns, and Dallas Baker added one more for the Gators. 2, behind only defending champion Texas. 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]. The Gators trailed for nearly the entire first three quarters. Leak rebounded to finish 21-of-30 for 248yards and 3 touchdowns. Both Gator PATs were blocked in the half. The Gators took the three point lead into the fourth quarter knowing with a win, they will have made their case to play in the BCS National Championship Game. Errict Rhett holds the all-time record for most career yards rushing in a Gators uniform. Tennessee pulled ahead by six when James Wilhoit hit a 51-yard field goal early in the fourth. Do you have a sports website? Leak took a final knee on fourth down, ending his illustrious career as a Gator on top of the college football world. 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. Cam Newton. Georgia was unable to score on the following drive, but freshman Tim Tebow fumbled on Florida's 10-yard line to give Georgia a shot at drawing within seven points. The Tigers drove deep into Gator territory on two other occasions in the fourth quarter, but the Gator defense intercepted LSU quarterback Jamarcus Russell on both drives to seal the victory. Chris Leak's third pass attempt of the game was intercepted by the Golden Eagles, who scored on a 6-yard Damion Carter pass to Jeremy Young 3 plays later. : The Florida football team celebrating their championships at the White House with President Bush. Chris Leak remained extremely sharp, going four of five passing on the drive, for 44yards. Read more about the Orange and Blue at Gators Wire. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The Gators strengthened their lead to 178 on a Tim Tebow run. The Gators got the football back, hoping to restore their two touchdown lead. Freshman Tim Tebowthe backup quarterbackled the Gators in rushing for the second time in four games with 73 yards on six rushes. Standings . We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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Florida's defense continued to stifle Georgia throughout the second half, until late in the third quarter. Just a handful of players from the 2008 team that went on to play in the NFL. Record: 13-1 (2nd of 119) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won BCS Championship 41-14 versus Ohio State. Crawford Ker was another key member of the Great Wall of Florida who helped the Gators earn their first-ever SEC title (which would later be vacated). It appeared to work, as senior Chris Leak went 55 on the first drive of the game. However, Wynn was stopped on a 3rd and 8 play, for only 2 yards. View the Florida Gators roster for the 2009 FBS college football season. The Gators took their first lead with 2:39 left in the third quarter on a Leak pass to Andre Caldwell, making it 1410. 2006 Florida Gators Roster - College Football at Sports-Reference.com 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. The game did not start well for the Gators however. In many ways, you'd expect UF to be higher but then you realize that the high level of success really ramped up in the 90s through today. Florida got very strong play from its defense and special teams, as they were able to block two punts and force an interception. The score gave the Gators a surprising 147 lead. Florida scored on their first possession of the game, moving the ball very effectively with a blend of running and passing. DeShawn Wynn added 86 yards on the ground to help the Gators maintain a steady attack. The game was broadcast on ESPN Full Circle. Jeff Zimmerman was a stalwart on the O-line for Florida as a member of the group known as the Great Wall of Florida that terrorized D-lines during the 1980s. Florida's defense again came up huge in the second half, when on the first play of the half, Georgia tailback Kregg Lumpkin fumbled the ball and defensive tackle Ray McDonald recovered the fumble and returned it for a touchdown, giving the Gators a commanding 210 lead. Tebow added two touchdowns rushing along with 47 yards. On third down from the 5-yard line, running back Kregg Lumpkin took a draw play and fought his way for a Georgia touchdown to bring the Bulldogs to within seven points. Under extreme pressure yet again, 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. Percy Harvin. 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. 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. There has been a critical error on this website. 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. Florida regained the ball, but was stuffed by the Arkansas defense. Still, the Gator defense managed to put quarterback Troy Smith under heavy pressure. The Buckeyes came back on their next possession, trailing by a touchdown. 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. Assistant Coach Men's and Women's Swimming. Carlos Dunlap. The Tide kept it close, kicking a 26-yard field goal to make it a 1-point game in the fourth quarter. In desperation, Florida responded on the last play of the game with a failed hook and lateral play, which Auburn's defense was able to pick up and return for a score as time expired. The Buckeyes however, remained composed. This page was last edited on 8 March 2023, at 00:50. The teams traded three and outs, and punts, throughout the third quarter, which gave the Gators a 20-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. On the following play, running back DeShawn Wynn rumbled in for a two-yard touchdown, giving the Gators a stunning 217 lead. 2006 Football Schedule - Florida Gators The Gators responded with a field goal, their first of the season for a 33 tie at the end of the first quarter. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Prior to the game, Florida also unveiled its four initial entries into the Gator Football Ring of HonorEmmitt Smith, Danny Wuerffel, Steve Spurrier, and Jack Youngblood.[18]. The week prior to the game, it was announced that DT Marcus Thomas was indefinitely suspended after failing a drug test. At halftime, in a stunning development, the second ranked USC Trojans lost in a shocking upset to rival UCLA. Coach Urban Meyer decided to run a fake punt on his own 15-yard line, which proved to be a good call, as receiver Jemalle Cornelius scampered for a 16-yard gain. Sign up for the Gators Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. However, the Razorbacks came back with a touchdown of their own. The team is honored as BCS champions by President George W. Bush at the White House. Whitney Hite. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Gators have now won fifteen of the last eighteen against their hated rivals from Georgia. Chris Leak rallied the Gators to within a field goal when he found Dallas Baker for a four yard touchdown. [20] With this turn of events, Florida could give themselves a strong chance to overtake No. Florida Gators 2021 Roster Outlook: Defensive Line, BUCK Rush End [23] Leak found three different receivers on the drive, which culminated with a lob pass to fellow senior Dallas Baker. [7], The Gators celebrated the ten-year anniversary of winning their 1996 national championship in football during the opening game against Southern Miss. [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. Among the attendees was Steve Spurrier, who coached the team to its only championship that season but now coaches at South Carolina. The Gators used the game to give young players some playing time. Joe Haden. A lions share of them came during the various peaks of the program though some of them managed to make their mark by sheer brute determination during down years. 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. 2007 BCS National Championship Game - Wikipedia DeShawn Wynn and Tim Tebow each rushed for a touchdown for the Gators. The teams traded three and outs, and punts, throughout the third quarter, which gave the Gators a 20 point lead heading into the fourth quarter. 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. 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. Since then, three Heisman Trophies have arrived in Gainesville while another UF alumnus earned a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Florida quarterback Chris Leak was 19-of-29 for 352yards and four touchdowns. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. Join the conversation today! Do you have a blog? 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. Despite giving up four turnovers and forcing none, the Gators easily beat the spread for the second time this season. [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.
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