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. Need we say more about Tim Tebow? (); : Leak took a final knee on fourth down, ending his illustrious career as a Gator on top of the college football world. Kicker Chris Hetland continued to struggle, missing a 28-yard field goal. Riley Cooper, yet another freshman, added three receiving touchdowns in the game. Most notably, Aaron Hernandez was on the 2008 squad, ended up being convicted of murder during his time in the NFL and committed suicide while in prison. Men's and Women's Head Coach. Florida quarterback Chris Leak was 19-of-29 for 352yards and four touchdowns. 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 season was the second for head coach Urban Meyer, who led the Gators to an SEC Championship, a BCS National Championship, and an overall winloss record of 131 (.929). Leak threw three interceptions, all of which came with the Gators controlling the flow of the game. 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. Led by Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith, the Buckeye offense was widely considered to be the best offense in college football. 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. The game was broadcast on ESPN Full Circle. In a thrilling game, Jarvis Moss blocked an extra point, and a potential game winning 48-yard field goal with only eight seconds remaining in 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. Find out more. 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. With 8minutes remaining in the game, the Gators were determined to end the game and give the school a national championship. 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. 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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. All Rights Reserved. Leak rebounded to finish 21-of-30 for 248yards and 3 touchdowns. Smith and the Buckeyes marched back on the field, hoping to tie the game. 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. Team punishment: Murphy was suspended for three games during the 2006 season. However, Arkansas came out firing in the second half. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. 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. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. A late field goal put Auburn up four points with just over 30seconds to go in the game. Florida drove to the Arkansas five yard line, when freshman sensation Tim Tebow came into the game. The Gators took their first lead with 2:39 left in the third quarter on a Leak pass to Andre Caldwell, making it 1410. 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]. An LSU field goal early in the fourth quarter would cut the Florida lead to 2310. The Tide added a field goal to take a 100 lead that held until just before the half. The Tigers scored early, taking the opening drive to the Gators' 5-yard-line before being forced to kick a field goal. David Williams played under Galen Hall from 1985 to 1988, earning the starting job his freshman year while racking up accolades alongside the Great Wall of Florida en route to induction as a Gator Great in 1999. 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. Assistant Coach Men's and Women's Swimming. 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 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 ). The Tide kept it close, kicking a 26-yard field goal to make it a 1-point game in the fourth quarter. After being released from the program midseason, this former Gator still managed to sign on with an NFL team. 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. One play later, however, a Jim Tartt holding penalty in the end zone forced a safety, giving Auburn the ball back and two points. 5 in the AP and Coaches polls. The decision backfired, and Wells was stopped short of the first down, giving the Gators great field position. 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. 2006 Florida Gators Stats. Knowing the field goal lead wouldn't be enough, the Gators came out firing on their offensive series. . The Gators trailed for nearly the entire first three quarters. However, the Razorbacks came back with a touchdown of their own. Just a handful of players from the 2008 team that went on to play in the NFL. The Gators used the game to give young players some playing time. Faced with a fourth-and-goal on the Ohio State 1-yard line, many fans knew what was coming. Starting QB Chris Leak, despite going 17-of-26 passing, was held without a touchdown for the first time this season. 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. 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. Will Hill. 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. From there, the Gators offense stagnated for most of the first half. 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 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 Tebowthe backup quarterbackled the Gators in rushing for the second time in four games with 73yards on six rushes. Coach Urban Meyer, who was coaching in his first national championship game, took a timeout to compose his team after the inauspicious start. Tebow added a more conventional touchdown pass to Louis Murphy early in the third quarter. 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. However, Florida was unable to capitalize on the turnover, as Chris Hetland again missed a field goal. As such, the official record for Alabama is 0-7 (0-6 in conference). Following the interception, the Gators continued to use unorthodox formations and plays to keep Ohio State off balance. Since then, three Heisman Trophies have arrived in Gainesville while another UF alumnus earned a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Leak would later be named the game's most valuable player. Florida's defense continued to stifle Georgia throughout the second half, until late in the third quarter. 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. Errict Rhett holds the all-time record for most career yards rushing in a Gators uniform. [22] With this turn of events, Florida could give themselves a strong chance to overtake No. The Tigers scored early, taking the opening drive to the Gators' 5-yard-line before being forced to kick a field goal. Join our linker program. 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. 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 decision backfired, and Chris Wells was stopped short of the first down, giving the Gators great field position. Find out more. Even with this swing of momentum, the Gators were unable to capitalize and elected to punt from midfield. The Gators blitzed Smith a number of times on the first drive, leading to a three and out, forcing Ohio State to punt. 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. 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. Coach Urban Meyer, who was coaching in his first national championship game, took a timeout to compose his team after the inauspicious start. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The game did not start well for the Gators however. ESPN's College GameDay was at Jordan-Hare Stadium to cover the critical SEC matchup between the number two ranked Gators and the number eleven ranked Tigers. 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. Much to the displeasure of many Gator fans, Florida elected to send kicker Chris Hetland on to attempt a 40-yard field goal. Record: 13-1 (2nd of 119) . Knowing this had sealed the win, Meyer began pumping his fist, and gesturing the Florida crowd to get noisy. 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 Gators got the football back, hoping to restore their two-touchdown lead. Freshman Tim Tebow took over for the majority of the second half, going 1012 passing, for 200 yards, and two touchdowns. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Visiting Central Florida averaged just 2.6yards per play and 153 total yards in the game.[15]. The fourth ranked Gators took on the eighth ranked Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2006 SEC Championship Game. The Gator defense, however, remained their brilliant play, in suffocating Troy Smith and pressuring him relentlessly and forcing him into bad decisions. 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 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. 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. 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). A slew of freshmen played, including Jarred Fayson, who saw time at quarterback and wide receiver. All rights reserved. Tebow also converted a critical fourth down play inside Gator territory. 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. Record: 9-4 (20th of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 13th in the Final AP poll. Carlos Dunlap. Florida won the toss and elected to defer the option to the second half, giving Ohio State the ball first. Overall, the Gators finished with more points(62) than the Catamounts had yards (59). The Narrative. The Buckeyes then got their first offensive possession of the game. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. [7], The Gators celebrated the ten-year anniversary of winning their 1996 national championship in football during the opening game against Southern Miss. 2, behind only defending champion Texas. DeShawn Wynn added 86yards on the ground to help the Gators maintain a steady attack. 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. The play was stopped well short, but Georgia was called for a controversial face mask penalty which gave Florida a first down. Florida's defense continued to stifle Georgia throughout the second half, until late in the third quarter. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAF players on CBSSports.com. 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. Tebow. On their next offensive possession, the Gators were determined to put the game out of reach. Using their power running game, and a 13-yard scramble from Troy Smith, the Buckeyes drove to the Gators' 18-yard line. Ohio State ran a draw play on 3rd down and punted on the following play. The Gators came into the game favored by three points. 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. I must include my favorite Gators player of all time because he is in the argument for the greatest Gators receiver of all time. 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,. 2008 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: 611 Points/G: 43.6 (4th of 119) Points Against: 181 More Team Info Florida School History 2008 Florida Statistics 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. Do you have a sports website? As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Faced with a fourth and 1 on the Ohio State 1-yard line, many fans knew what was coming. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Leak rebounded to finish 21-of-30 for 248 yards and 3 touchdowns. 2006 Florida Gators football team. 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. Offensive tackle David Conner hit the transfer portal after redshirting his freshman year at Florida, and now he'll play for Deion (). The Gators had their best pre-season ranking from College Football News, which listed them at No. He did, however, kick a 22-yard field goal.[19]. The Gators have now won fifteen of the last eighteen against their hated rivals from Georgia. Follow us@GatorsWireon Twitter and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 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]. Florida traveled to Knoxville to face the Tennessee Volunteers. 1998 - 2023 University Athletic Assoc., Inc., FOX Sports Sun & IMG College. Up 30, Chris Leak called a rare quarterback draw which he converted by fighting into the endzone, giving the Gators a 100 lead. On the following play, running back DeShawn Wynn rumbled in for a two-yard touchdown, giving the Gators a stunning 217 lead. Urban Meyer again used a balanced attack of rushing and passing to drive the Gators down to the Ohio State one yard line. The momentum changed yet again, this time in Florida's favor. Three plays later, a Tim Tebow designed sneak scored from 2 yards out, putting the Gators on the board with 1:45 left in 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]. They started out dominating the SEC. ", 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. (); : As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. 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. Big Ten, . JON DEMPS Charge: Misdemeanor driving with a suspended license in September 2006. Ohio State ran a draw play on 3rd down, and punted on the following play. Chris Leak, who played in his final game at The Swamp, went 912 for 98 yards and one touchdown in the first half. 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. 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. The Gators and the Bulldogs traded possessions, with the Gators getting the ball back with a little over three minutes in the game. ); : Ray McDonald also notably blocked a field goal earlier in the game. Percy Harvin. 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.
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