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With about 5minutes left in the 2nd quarter Auburn kicked another field goal to make the score 108. Leak would later be named the game's most valuable player. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. Florida got very strong play from its defense and special teams, as they were able to block two punts and force an interception. The game changed for good, on the next Ohio State possession. 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. Harvin gave Florida a ten-point lead when he bolted through the Arkansas defense for a 67-yard touchdown. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Faced with a fourth-and-goal on the Ohio State 1-yard line, many fans knew what was coming. The game was broadcast on ESPN Full Circle. 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Bowl Game: Won BCS Championship 38-24 versus Ohio State More Team Info 19 Caleb Sturgis K 5-11 192 Fr St. Augustine, Florida 20 Christopher Scott RB 6-0 205 Jr Englewood, Florida 20 Dorian Munroe S 5-11 205 Jr Miami, Florida 21 Major Wright S 6-0 200 So Miramar,. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. https://gatorswire.usatoday.com/lists/florida-football-all-time-roster-offensive-starters-and-backups/. The Gators came into the game favored by three points. The Buckeyes then got their first offensive possession of the game. Ohio State was now in a deep hole, trailing by ten with six minutes to go in the half. 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. Tennessee pulled ahead by six when James Wilhoit hit a 51-yard field goal early in the fourth. [17] The attendance of 90,714 was two shy of the stadium record. Tebow added two touchdowns rushing along with 47yards. 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. Join the conversation today! Starting QB Chris Leak, despite going 17-of-26 passing, was held without a touchdown for the first time this season. However, Arkansas came out firing in the second half. Defensive lineman Jarvis Moss blocked an extra point and two field goals to ensure a Gator victory.[21]. The Gators trailed for nearly the entire first three quarters. Freshman Mon Williams rushed for 97 yards on nine carries. 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. At half time, in a stunning development, the second ranked USC Trojans lost in a shocking upset to rival UCLA. 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. The Gators' schedule included a four-game stretch against teams likely to be in the top-15 teams, starting with Alabama on September 30. Using the unusual "Wildcat Formation", All American tailback Darren McFadden threw a quick two yard touchdown to fellow tailback Felix Jones. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Perhaps the most impressive freshman on the day however, was Mon Williams, who rushed for 97yards on only nine carries. 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. 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. 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. Both teams were looking to end their respective SEC Championship droughts, with Florida having not won the title since 2000, and the Razorbacks losing in their previous two title game appearances. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Let us know your thoughts and comment on this story below. After two Tebow runs up the middle, Florida faced a third down and goal on the Ohio State one-yard line. Florida School History; Schedule & Results; Roster; Game Logs; Splits; . 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 Tide kept it close, kicking a 26-yard field goal to make it a 1-point game in the fourth quarter. Sign up for the Gators Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The week prior to the game, it was announced that DT Marcus Thomas was indefinitely suspended after failing a drug test. Soon thereafter, the Gators seemingly averted danger when they stripped the ball from the Tigers at the goal line. Adam Dubbin. Florida overcame the toughest schedule in the nation by opponent winning percentage[2][3][4][5] to become national champions. After being released from the program midseason, this former Gator still managed to sign on with an NFL team. Soon thereafter, the Gators seemingly averted danger when they stripped the ball from the Tigers at the goal line. Follow all your favorite Florida teams at Gators Wire, Jaguars Wire, Bucs Wire and Dolphins Wire! However, Ginn injured his foot celebrating the touchdown, leaving the Buckeyes without his deep threat for the rest of the game. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The Tide kept it close, kicking a 26-yard field goal to make it a 1-point game in the fourth quarter. 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. Chris Leak, who played in his final game at The Swamp, played in the first half, going 912 for 98yards and one touchdown. 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. On the following play, running back DeShawn Wynn rumbled in for a two-yard touchdown, giving the Gators a stunning 217 lead. The Gators used the game to give young players some playing time. [8], Most polls had Florida listed as one of the top 10 teams entering the season. 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. Troy Smith and the Buckeyes marched back on the field, hoping to tie the game. Do you have a sports website? 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. Freshman Tim Tebow continued his strong season, rushing for a 13-yard touchdown which proved to be the game winning score. 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. Late in the first half, Chris Leak had a career-long 45-yard run. Title. Diving Coach. Florida regained the ball, but was stuffed by the Arkansas defense. The Volunteers shot out of the gate in the second half with an impressive touchdown drive capped by a one-yard touchdown run by Montario Hardesty, giving the Vols a 177 lead. The third-ranked Gators had little trouble disposing of the 1-AA Western Carolina Catamounts 620. 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. Coach Urban Meyer elected to go for it, and Chris Leak passed to Percy Harvin, who barely made the first down. Percy Harvin was an electric player for the Gators at a few different positions on the gridiron while also a standout track and field athlete. The team is honored as BCS champions by President George W. Bush at the White House. The following drive, Junior quarterback Erik Ainge threw an interception to Reggie Nelson to seal a Gator victory. 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. 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Urban Meyer again used a balanced attack of rushing and passing to drive the Gators down to the Ohio State one yard line. This page was last edited on 8 March 2023, at 00:50. Riley Cooper, yet another freshman, added three receiving touchdowns in the game. The Tide added a field goal to take a 100 lead that held until just before the half. As the Gators came into their annual rivalry game with Georgia, they were heavily favored. Riley Cooper, yet another freshman, added three receiving touchdowns in the game. Chris Leak rallied the Gators to within a field goal when he found Dallas Baker for a four-yard touchdown. The Gators got the football back, hoping to restore their two touchdown lead. It appeared to work, as senior Chris Leak went 55 on the first drive of the game. [15], at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gainesville, Florida, 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. 9/30/2006 - Scoring Summary. 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. The game changed for good, on the next Ohio State possession. The Gator defense, however, remained their brilliant play, in suffocating Troy Smith and pressuring him relentlessly and forcing him into bad decisions. 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. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. 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. 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. 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. As such, the official record for Alabama is 07 (06). The Gator defense, however, remained their brilliant play, in suffocating Smith and pressuring him relentlessly and forcing him into bad decisions. 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. All Rights Reserved. Florida used a timeout to draw up a play for Tebow, who remained in the game. Foster Marshall, Jr./Florida Times-Union. The play was stopped well short, but Georgia was called for a controversial face mask penalty which gave Florida a first down. 2006 Florida Gators football team. [23] Leak found three different receivers on the drive, which culminated with a lob pass to fellow senior Dallas Baker. Houston Oilers offensive tackle David Williams (73). The Gators had their best pre-season ranking from College Football News, which listed them at No. In the second quarter, with a touchdown pass from Chris Leak to Dallas Baker the Gators took a 103 lead. 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.[20]. The team is honored as BCS champions by President George W. Bush at the White House. This score gave the Gators a shocking 3414 halftime lead. Overall, the Gators finished with more points(62) than the Catamounts had yards(59). Just a handful of players from the 2008 team that went on to play in the NFL. The Gators responded with a field goal, their first of the season for a 33 tie at the end of the first quarter. The Volunteers shot out of the gate in the second half with an impressive touchdown drive capped by a one yard touchdown run by Montario Hardesty, giving the Vols a 177 lead. Florida used a timeout to draw up a play for Tebow, who remained in the game. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Chris Leak led the Gators back on the field, starting from the Ohio State 35-yard line. Brandon James also added a 77-yard touchdown from a punt return. [10], The Gators celebrated the ten-year anniversary of winning their 1996 national championship in football during the opening game against Southern Miss. Knowing the field goal lead wouldn't be enough, the Gators came out firing on their offensive series. 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]. Hetland had missed 9 of 13 attempts on the season, but split the uprights, giving the Gators a 2414 lead. The Gators have now won fifteen of the last eighteen against their hated rivals from Georgia. The win also moved the Gators into fourth place in the BCS rankings. With about 5 minutes left in the 2nd quarter Auburn kicked another field goal to make the score 108. Sources: 2012 Florida Football Media Guide,[12] and GatorZone.com.[13]. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Joe Haden. 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. 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. 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 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. On the next offensive series, Gators quarterback Chris 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 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]. The Tide added a field goal to take a 100 lead that held until just before the half. The Gators threatened to take the lead midway through the fourth until a controversial Chris Leak fumble caused by Tray Blackmon of the Tigers gave Auburn the ball. Using the unusual "Wildcat Formation", All American tailback Darren McFadden threw a quick two-yard touchdown to fellow tailback Felix Jones. Tebow also converted a critical fourth down play inside Gator territory. Despite giving up four turnovers and forcing none, the Gators easily beat the spread for the second time this season. Knowing the field goal lead wouldn't be enough, the Gators came out firing on their offensive series. The momentum changed yet again, this time in Florida's favor. Led by Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith, the Buckeye offense was widely considered to be the best offense in college football. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. This score gave the Gators a shocking 3414 halftime lead. DeShawn Wynn added 86yards on the ground to help the Gators maintain a steady attack. Florida drove to the Arkansas five-yard line, when freshman sensation Tim Tebow came into the game. 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 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. Florida's offense was stuffed on the following drive but got a muffed punt by Georgia to regain the ball. 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. Knowing this had sealed the win, Meyer began pumping his fist, and gesturing the Florida crowd to get noisy. Since then, three Heisman Trophies have arrived in Gainesville while another UF alumnus earned a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The Gators got the football back, hoping to restore their two-touchdown lead. The Buckeyes came back on their next possession, trailing by a touchdown. The Gators, however, had one of the top defenses in the nation. Harvin appeared to be down at the one yard line, but after further review, it was determined that Harvin did reach the endzone. Richardson: 176/327 (53.8%), 2,549 yards, 17 touchdowns, nine interceptions, 103 rushing attempts, 719 rushing yards, nine rushing touchdowns Kitna: 10/14 (71.4%), 181 yards, one touchdown, one.

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