Harvin appeared to be down at the one-yard line, but after further review, it was determined that Harvin did reach the endzone. Florida's defense continued to stifle Georgia throughout the second half, until late in the third quarter. Ohio State was now in a deep hole, trailing by ten with six minutes to go in the half. The Gators led 177 heading into the half. The score gave the Gators a surprising 147 lead. Visiting Central Florida averaged just 2.6 yards per play and 153 total yards in the game.[14]. 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. On their next offensive possession, the Gators were determined to put the game out of reach. It was the Gators' first shutout since blanking Mississippi State on September 29, 2001. [8], Most polls had Florida listed as one of the top 10 teams entering the season. Tebow also converted a critical fourth down play inside Gator territory. Two national championship rings and a Heisman Trophy. 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. Tennessee pulled ahead by six when James Wilhoit hit a 51-yard field goal early in the fourth. 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. The Gators blitzed Smith a number of times on the first drive, leading to a three and out, forcing Ohio State to punt. Tebow added two touchdowns rushing along with 47 yards. The Buckeyes then got their first offensive possession of the game. According to The New York Times, 41 members of the 2008 Gators have been arrested. Tailback Antonio Pittman weaved through the Gators' defense on the next play, for an 18-yard touchdown run, pulling the Buckeyes to within a touchdown. Both teams traded three and outs before Florida exploded in the second quarter. Reidel Anthonys 18 receiving touchdowns in 1996 remains Floridas team record and was the SEC single-season record until 2019. Big Ten, . The Gators also scored right before halftime on Tebow's first touchdown pass, where he faked a leap over the pile and threw the ball to a falling Tate Casey. Florida scored on their first possession of the game, moving the ball very effectively with a blend of running and passing. From there, the Gators offense stagnated for most of the first half. Florida reserve QB Tim Tebow led the game in rushing, with 61yards. 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 blitzed Smith multiple times on the first drive, leading to a three and out, forcing Ohio State to punt. 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. However, Arkansas came out firing in the second half. Roster; Game Logs; Splits; More 2006 Florida Pages. Tebow appeared to be running yet again, but 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. The Gators threatened to take the lead midway through the fourth until a controversial Leak fumble caused by Tray Blackmon of the Tigers gave Auburn the ball. However, the Razorbacks came back with a touchdown of their own. The season opened in the Swamp against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. They started out dominating the SEC. Kicker Chris Hetland continued to struggle, missing a 28-yard field goal. Chris Leak, who played in his final game at The Swamp, went 912 for 98 yards and one touchdown in the first half. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The Gator defense, however, remained their brilliant play, in suffocating Smith and pressuring him relentlessly and forcing him into bad decisions. Leading the Gators on offense was Chris Leak, who with 258yards passing in the game, eclipsed Danny Wuerffel as the All-Time passing yards leader in Gators history. The Buckeyes attempted to establish a power running game with Antonio Pittman and Chris Wells, but the Gator defense was up to the task. On second down and goal, from the Ohio State four yard line, Florida ran an option play, in which Chris Leak pitched the ball to freshman star Percy Harvin who fought his way in for a four yard touchdown. Kyle Pitts became the highest-picked tight end in NFL draft history back in 2021 after being named a unanimous All-American and winning the John Mackey Award during his junior campaign. 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. Foster Marshall, Jr./Florida Times-Union. On the following play, running back DeShawn Wynn rumbled in for a two-yard touchdown, giving the Gators a stunning 217 lead. Game summary of the Florida Gators vs. Ohio State Buckeyes NCAAF game, final score 41-14, from January 8, 2007 on ESPN. Tim 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 came into the game favored by three points. The game changed for good, on the next Ohio State possession. The fourth ranked Gators took on the eighth ranked Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2006 SEC Championship Game. Offensive tackle David Conner hit the transfer portal after redshirting his freshman year at Florida, and now he'll play for Deion (). Leading 3414 heading into the third quarter, the Gators appeared to be conservative on offense, which resulted in a quick three and out on the first possession of the half. The 2007 Tostitos BCS National Championship Game was an American football game played at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on January 8, 2007, and featured the top-ranked Big Ten champion Ohio State Buckeyes against the 2nd-ranked SEC champion Florida Gators.The Gators would defeat the Buckeyes by a final score of 41-14. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). 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. After a 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. The Gators again continued their relentless pressure on Troy Smith, sacking him several times, and pressuring him into bad throws. Florida regained the ball but was stuffed by the Arkansas defense. 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 added another touchdown before halftime, when Chris Leak threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Andre Caldwell for his second touchdown of the game. The Ohio State-Florida game was a high anticipated match-up, featuring 3 of the top big men in the country (Horford, Joakim Noah, and Greg Oden ). Still, the Gator defense managed to put quarterback Troy Smith under heavy pressure. 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. 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. The win made them No. The Gators also scored right before halftime on Tebow's first touchdown pass, where he faked a leap over the pile and threw the ball to a falling Tate Casey. It appeared to work, as senior Chris Leak went 55 on the first drive of the game. On the following play, running back DeShawn Wynn rumbled in for a two yard touchdown, giving the Gators a stunning 217 lead. The Gators again continued their relentless pressure on Smith, sacking him several times, and pressuring him into bad throws. Before the game, it was announced that star defensive lineman Marcus Thomas was kicked off the team for the remainder of the year. 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]. Knowing the field goal lead wouldn't be enough, the Gators came out firing on their offensive series. Razorbacks quarterback Casey Dick, who had struggled mightily in the past few games, threw a perfect pass to Marcus Monk who caught the pass for a 47-yard touchdown. Florida scored on their first possession of the game, moving the ball very effectively with a blend of running and passing. Join our linker program. All Rights Reserved. In a thrilling game, defensive lineman Jarvis Moss blocked an extra point and a potential game winning 48-yard field goal with only eight seconds remaining in the game to ensure a Gator victory. Defensive game MVP Derrick Harvey recovered the fumble and returned it for 9 yards, to the Ohio State five-yard line. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The Wildcats took the lead briefly with a touchdown with under two minutes to play in the half, but the Gators responded with a touchdown of their own on a DeShawn Wynn run with :26 left in the half to take a 127 lead. ); : The Gators held Oden to 7 points and went on to win 86-60. Assistant Coach Men's and Women's Swimming. Bryan Gillooly. 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]. In the second quarter, with a touchdown pass from Chris Leak to Ryan Williams the Gators took a 103 lead. 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. Starting QB Chris Leak, despite going 17-of-26 passing, was held without a touchdown for the first time this season. The Gators responded with a field goal, their first of the season for a 33 tie at the end of the first quarter. Using the unusual "Wildcat Formation", All American tailback Darren McFadden threw a quick two yard touchdown to fellow tailback Felix Jones. 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. A late field goal put Auburn up four points with just over 30seconds to go in the game. 5 in the AP and Coaches polls. One play later, however, a Jim Tartt holding penalty in the end zone forced a safety, giving Auburn the ball back and two points. Ray McDonald also notably blocked a field goal earlier in the game. Record: 13-1 (2nd of 119) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won BCS Championship 41-14 versus Ohio State, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. 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. Florida did move the ball successfully but was unable to move the ball inside the redzone. 2006-07 Florida Gators Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 35-5 (13-3, 1st in SEC MBB East) Rank: 3rd in the Final AP Poll Coach: Billy Donovan More School Info NCAA Champion SEC Reg Season Champ SEC Tourney Champ Florida (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster 367. Both teams traded three and outs before Florida exploded in the second quarter. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Gators also celebrated 100 years since the start of their football program in 1906. 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. The Tide kept it close, kicking a 26-yard field goal to make it a 1-point game in the fourth quarter. 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. Whitney Hite. After being released from the program midseason, this former Gator still managed to sign on with an NFL team. The win made the Gators No. Razorbacks quarterback Casey Dick, who had struggled mightily in the past few games, threw a perfect pass to Marcus Monk who caught the pass for a 47-yard touchdown. The Gators have now won fifteen of the last eighteen against their hated rivals from Georgia. The Buckeyes came back on their next possession, trailing by a touchdown. Florida needed a first down on third and five to seal their victory and elected to give Andre Caldwell a carry off a reverse. Record: 9-4 (20th of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 13th in the Final AP poll. 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. Chris Leak remained extremely sharp, going four of five passing on the drive, for 44yards. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Chris Leak rallied the Gators to within a field goal when he found Dallas Baker for a four yard touchdown. The Buckeyes came back on their next possession, trailing by a touchdown. However, Ginn injured his foot celebrating the touchdown, leaving the Buckeyes without his deep threat for the rest of the game. 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. 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. 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. Florida drove to the Arkansas five-yard line, when freshman sensation Tim Tebow came into the game. The game changed for good, on the next Ohio State possession. The Gators responded with a field goal, their first of the season for a 33 tie at the end of the first quarter. ", 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. Still, the Gator defense managed to put Smith under heavy pressure. However, Wynn was stopped on a 3rd and 8 play, for only 2 yards. (); : The Gators clinched their trip to the SEC Championship Game with a sloppy win over Vanderbilt. By forcing a safety in the third quarter, the Gator defense outscored the blanked Golden Knights offense. The Tide added a field goal to take a 100 lead that held until just before the half. The Gators strengthened their lead to 178 on a Tim Tebow run. Sources: 2012 Florida Football Media Guide,[12] and GatorZone.com.[13]. Join our linker program. Get a summary of the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Florida Gators football game. The second half of the game was more of a defensive struggle for both teams, but the Gators scored two more touchdowns (and made both PATs) to make the final score 267. The Gators have now won fifteen of the last eighteen against their hated rivals from Georgia. The third-ranked Gators had little trouble disposing of the 1-AA Western Carolina Catamounts 620. [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. : Freshman Tim Tebowthe backup quarterbackled the Gators in rushing for the second time in four games with 73yards on six rushes. The Tide added a field goal to take a 100 lead that held until just before the half. 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.[24]. Both Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit picked the Gators to defeat the Tigers. With the swing in momentum, the Gators were again unable to score a touchdown and settled for another Chris Hetland 40-yard field goal, pushing the Gator lead to 2714. This page was last edited on 8 March 2023, at 00:50. DeShawn Wynn and Tim Tebow each rushed for a touchdown for the Gators. Brandon James also added a 77-yard touchdown from a punt return. Mike Pearson played under Spurrier from 1999 to 2001, earning a first-team All-SEC selection in 2000 and 2001 while also being recognized as a consensus first-team All-American in 2001 and ultimately reaching Gator Great status in 2013. Adam Dubbin. With 8minutes remaining in the game, the Gators were determined to end the game and give the school a national championship. 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. Harvin gave Florida a ten-point lead when he bolted through the Arkansas defense for a 67-yard touchdown. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The Buckeyes secured a spot by finishing the . Spurrier had made two well-received public visits to the stadium earlier in the year as a part of the national championship anniversary celebration and to be enshrined in the Gators' Ring of Honor. Ohio State ran a draw play on 3rd down and punted on the following play. 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]. The third ranked Gators had little trouble disposing of 1-AA Western Carolina. ESPN's College GameDay was on campus for the Top-10 tilt between the LSU Tigers and the Gators. Harvin appeared to be down at the one yard line, but after further review, it was determined that Harvin did reach the endzone. Wide receiver Andre Caldwell capped off the drive with a 12-yard touchdown run off a reverse. During the 2006 season, the Gators also celebrated two milestones in their history: the tenth anniversary of their first national football championship in 1996, and 100 years of Florida football dating to their first season in 1906.[7]. 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. The Tigers' Early Doucet fumbled the second half kickoff into the end zone for a safety, which led to the long Tebow throw on the next drive. 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. Freshman Tim Tebow continued his strong season, rushing for a 13-yard touchdown which proved to be the game winning score. Regular Season; Preseason; Postseason; Strength of Schedule; 2023 Opponents; Games . ESPN's College GameDay was on campus for the Top-10 tilt between the Tigers and Gators. Men's and Women's Head Coach. Among the attendees was Steve Spurrier, who coached the team to its only championship that season but now coaches at South Carolina. Troy Smith continued to have the worst game of his Buckeye career, as he was sacked for a 14-yard loss on the drive, putting Ohio State into a 3rd and 29-hole. The Gators strengthened their lead to 178 on a Tim Tebow run. SOS: 5.77 (14th of 119) . The Gators got the football back, hoping to restore their two-touchdown lead. The win also moved the Gators into fourth place in the BCS rankings. Florida won the toss and elected to defer the option to the second half, giving Ohio State the ball first. Perhaps the most impressive freshman on the day however, was Mon Williams, who rushed for 97yards on only nine carries. Florida football has a rich history of success on the offensive side of the line of scrimmage stretching back to the late 1960s when head coach Ray Graves assembled one of the best all-time teams to take the field for the Gators. Schedule and Results. Do you have a sports website? Up 30, Chris Leak called a rare quarterback draw which he converted by fighting into the endzone, giving the Gators a 100 lead. The decision backfired, and Chris Wells was stopped short of the first down, giving the Gators great field position. 2 Michigan and play in the BCS National Championship Game with a win. Florida used a timeout to draw up a play for Tebow, who remained in the game. The Gators scored the last 34 points of the game after surrendering a touchdown with 12:40 to play in the 1st quarter. Standings . Knowing the field goal lead wouldn't be enough, the Gators came out firing on their offensive series. Carlos Dunlap. Defensive game MVP Derrick Harvey recovered the fumble and returned it for 9yards, to the Ohio State five yard line. Kicker Chris Hetland continued to struggle, missing a 28-yard field goal. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Title. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Florida used a timeout to draw up a play for Tebow, who remained in the game. 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. 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. Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez is found dead in his prison cell. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Gators. The 2006 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2006 college football season. Coach Urban Meyer stated during the game that "Marcus did not meet his responsibilities and obligations to remain on the team. A slew of freshmen played, including Jarred Fayson, who saw time at quarterback and wide receiver. 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. With about 5minutes left in the 2nd quarter Auburn kicked another field goal to make the score 108. It was the Gators' first shutout since blanking Mississippi State on September 29, 2001. Joe Haden. 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. Starting QB Chris Leak, despite going 17-of-26 passing, was held without a touchdown for the first time this season. Or write about sports? During the Spurrier era, Jeff Mitchell was a starter for three of the four seasons he played in Gainesville, winning four consecutive SEC titles during his tenure while excelling academically. Like in their other 3 SEC victories, the Gators fell behind in the first half, allowing an LSU touchdown drive after a fumble on the opening drive. [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. With about 5 minutes left in the 2nd quarter Auburn kicked another field goal to make the score 108. Florida regained the ball, but was stuffed by the Arkansas defense. The Gators and the Bulldogs traded possessions, with the Gators getting the ball back with a little over three minutes in the game. Previous Year Next Year. Full Florida Gators roster for the 2022 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Visit ESPN to view the Florida Gators team roster for the current season Maurkice Pouncey was the foundation of the offensive line that protected Tebow who went on to become an All-Pro and Pro-Bowler for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Record: 12-2 (3rd of 119) (Schedule & Results) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC (West Division) Conference Record: 6-2 Coach: Les Miles (12-2) Points For: 541 Points/G: 38.6 (11th of 119) Points Against: 279 Opp Pts/G: 19.9 (17th of 119) SRS: 18.41 (2nd of 119) . Much to the displeasure of many Gator fans, Florida elected to send kicker Chris Hetland on to attempt a 40-yard field goal. 2006 Florida Gators football team. Team punishment: Murphy was suspended for three games during the 2006 season. Ten-year national championship anniversary, Postseason awards and further accomplishments, 2006 Florida Gators footballconsensus national champions, List of Green Bay Packers starting quarterbacks, List of Washington Redskins starting quarterbacks, 2006 Southeastern Conference football season, Southeastern Conference football champion seasons, 2006 Florida State Seminoles football team, http://www.gatorzone.com/football/media/2006/pdf/42.pdf, http://gatorzone.com/football/history/2006/team.pdf, "NCAA Official Stats, 2006 Toughest Schedule, Sorted on Cumulative Opposition", http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/2006/Internet/toughest%20schedule/ia_9games_cumm.pdf, Florida Gators, NCAA Football, Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes - CBSSports.com, NCAA Football - Arkansas Razorbacks/Florida Gators Preview Saturday December 2, 2006 - Yahoo! 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. Diving Coach. The Gators' roster listed 109 players for their 2021 SEC finale at Missouri UF's last game under Dan Mullen. On third down, following a sack, the Gators blitzed, hit Smith as he threw the ball, and cornerback Reggie Lewis intercepted the pass. Soon thereafter, the Gators seemingly averted danger when they stripped the ball from the Tigers at the goal line. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He did, however, kick a 22-yard field goal. Chris Leak led the Gators back on the field, starting from the Ohio State 35-yard line. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Up 30, Chris Leak was called for a rare quarterback draw which he converted by fighting into the endzone, giving the Gators a 100 lead. 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. DeShawn Wynn added 86yards on the ground to help the Gators maintain a steady attack. 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.

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