A late field goal put Auburn up four points with just over 30seconds to go in the game. It appeared to work, as senior Chris Leak went 55 on the first drive of the game. Florida traveled to Knoxville to face the Tennessee Volunteers. On the following play, running back DeShawn Wynn rumbled in for a two-yard touchdown, giving the Gators a stunning 217 lead. On the Ohio State 7-yard line, Tebow came into the game and powered his way to the Buckeye 2-yard line. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. 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. Florida's offense was stuffed on the following drive but got a muffed punt by Georgia to regain the ball. Harvin gave Florida a ten-point lead when he bolted through the Arkansas defense for a 67-yard touchdown. Defensive game MVP Derrick Harvey recovered the fumble and returned it for 9yards, to the Ohio State five yard line. The Florida Gators' football roster is nothing like what Billy Napier 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. Previous Year Next Year. [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 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. Chris Leak rallied the Gators to within a field goal when he found Dallas Baker for a four-yard touchdown. 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 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. Florida had great field position, following a personal foul penalty on Ohio State. [10], Sources: 2012 Florida Football Media Guide,[11] and GatorZone.com.[12]. Looking Back On, and Forward To, Florida's QB Room - Sports Illustrated [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. Leading the Gators on offense was Chris Leak, who with 258 yards passing in the game, eclipsed Danny Wuerffel as the All-Time passing yards leader in Gators history. The Gators took their first lead with 2:39 left in the third quarter on a Leak pass to Andre Caldwell, making it 1410. 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. 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. Sign up for the Gators Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Gators came into the game favored by three points. DeShawn Wynn and Tim Tebow each rushed for a touchdown for the Gators. Since then, three Heisman Trophies have arrived in Gainesville while . Whitney Hite. The Buckeyes however, remained composed. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAF players on CBSSports.com. Bryan Gillooly. Faced with a fourth-and-goal on the Ohio State 1-yard line, many fans knew what was coming. 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. 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. Team punishment: Murphy was suspended for three games during the 2006 season. (); : Before the game, it was announced that star defensive lineman Marcus Thomas was kicked off the team for the remainder of the year. Brandon James also added a 77-yard touchdown from a punt return. Men's and Women's Head Coach. Faced with a fourth and 1 on the Ohio State 1-yard line, many fans knew what was coming. Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports. The Gators held Oden to 7 points and went on to win 86-60. An LSU field goal early in the fourth quarter would cut the Florida lead to 2310. The Florida football team celebrating their championships at the White House with President Bush. The win also moved the Gators into fourth place in the BCS rankings. 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. 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. Leak threw three interceptions, all of which came with the Gators controlling the flow of the game. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Using their power running game, and a 13-yard scramble from Smith, the Buckeyes drove to the Gators' 18-yard line. 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. Much to the displeasure of many Gator fans, Florida elected to send kicker Chris Hetland on to attempt a 40-yard field goal. 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 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. Do you have a sports website? Ohio State ran a draw play on 3rd down and punted on the following play. 2 Michigan and play in the BCS National Championship Game with a win. By forcing a safety in the third quarter, the Gator defense outscored the blanked Golden Knights offense. 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. Dooley's Dozen: 12 Gators we thought would be better in the NFL Harvin appeared to be down at the one-yard line, but after further review, it was determined that Harvin did reach the endzone. 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. 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,. Regular Season; Preseason; Postseason; Strength of Schedule; 2023 Opponents; Games . 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. 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. DeShawn Wynn and Tim Tebow each rushed for a touchdown for the Gators. : ESPN's College GameDay was on campus for the Top-10 tilt between the LSU Tigers and the Gators. Defensive game MVP Derrick Harvey recovered the fumble and returned it for 9 yards, to the Ohio State five-yard line. 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. 2006 Football Schedule - Florida Gators Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Coach Urban Meyer stated during the game that "Marcus did not meet his responsibilities and obligations to remain on the team. 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. The Buckeyes however, remained composed. 2006 Florida Gators Stats - College Football at Sports-Reference.com 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. Up 30, Chris Leak called a rare quarterback draw which he converted by fighting into the endzone, giving the Gators a 100 lead. Title. The team is honored as BCS champions by President George W. Bush at the White House. Meyer elected to go for it, and Leak passed to Harvin, who barely made the first down. RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports. Knowing the field goal lead wouldn't be enough, the Gators came out firing on their offensive series. 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. That number included 16 players on that season's final. The Buckeyes secured a spot by finishing the . 2006 Football Roster - University of Colorado Athletics Tebow added two touchdowns rushing along with 47yards. On the next Florida drive, Leak found game MVP Percy Harvin on a perfectly thrown 37-yard touchdown pass. He did, however, kick a 22-yard field goal. Florida Gators had most athletes as crime suspects from 2000-14 - ESPN Florida 41-14 Ohio State (Jan 8, 2007) Final Score - ESPN Leak rebounded to finish 21-of-30 for 248yards and 3 touchdowns. 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. Carlos Alvarez is Floridas all-time record holder for pass receptions in a single game, in a single season, and in career receiving yards, the latter of which came over a three-year span. The Gators clinched their trip to the SEC Championship Game with a sloppy win over Vanderbilt. 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. 2006 Football Roster - Florida Gators Cooper Carlisle helped cement the offensive line from 1996 to 1999 under Spurrier, earning a national championship ring as a redshirt freshman. Tennessee pulled ahead by six when James Wilhoit hit a 51-yard field goal early in the fourth. Coach Urban Meyer, who was coaching in his first national championship game, took a timeout to compose his team after the inauspicious start. 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. 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. 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. Kicker Chris Hetland continued to struggle, missing a 28-yard field goal. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. (); : Roster; Game Logs; Splits; More 2006 Florida Pages. However, Wynn was stopped on a 3rd and 8 play, for only 2yards. 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. Full Florida Gators roster for the 2022 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. The Gators clinched their trip to the SEC Championship Game with a sloppy win over Vanderbilt. Janoris Jenkins. The play was stopped well short, but Georgia was called for a controversial face mask penalty which gave Florida a first down. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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]. According to The New York Times, 41 members of the 2008 Gators have been arrested. 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. [23] Leak found three different receivers on the drive, which culminated with a lob pass to fellow senior Dallas Baker. The Buckeyes attempted to establish a power running game with Pittman and Chris Wells, but the Gator defense was up to the task. 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. 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. Previous roster outlooks: Quarterbacks; running backs; wide receivers; tight ends; offensive line Starters Strong-side defensive end: Zachary Carter One of two returning starters across the. The Gators responded with a field goal, their first of the season for a 33 tie at the end of the first quarter. Perhaps the most impressive freshman on the day however, was Mon Williams, who rushed for 97yards on only nine carries. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The Gators, however, had one of the top defenses in the nation. It was the Gators' first shutout since blanking Mississippi State on September 29, 2001. Bowl Game: Won BCS Championship 38-24 versus Ohio State More Team Info Both teams traded three and outs before Florida exploded in the second quarter. Do you have a sports website? Using the unusual "Wildcat Formation", All American tailback Darren McFadden threw a quick two-yard touchdown to fellow tailback Felix Jones. Coach Urban Meyer, who was coaching in his first national championship game, took a timeout to compose his team after the inauspicious start. 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. Florida reserve QB Tim Tebow led the game in rushing, with 61 yards. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Watch on. Adam Dubbin. 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. Both Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit picked the Gators to defeat the Tigers. With the Gators winning the 2007 national championship in men's basketball three months later (coincidentally beating Ohio State), the University of Florida holds the distinction of being the only school to ever hold both the unshared men's basketball national championship and unshared football championship in the same academic year (2006-07) and in the same calendar year (2007). Florida fumbled. Sources: 2012 Florida Football Media Guide,[12] and GatorZone.com.[13]. Starting QB Chris Leak, despite going 17-of-26 passing, was held without a touchdown for the first time this season. Anthony Nesty. In the second quarter, with a touchdown pass from Chris Leak to Dallas Baker the Gators took a 103 lead. Knowing this had sealed the win, Meyer began pumping his fist, and gesturing the Florida crowd to get noisy. Chris Leak remained extremely sharp, going four of five passing on the drive, for 44yards. The following drive, Junior quarterback Erik Ainge threw an interception to Reggie Nelson to seal a Gator victory. Hetland had missed 9 of 13 attempts on the season, but split the uprights, giving the Gators a 2414 lead. Of those 109, more have exited via the transfer portal (38) than remain (37). 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 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Both Gator PATs were blocked in the half. 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. 367. 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 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. Since then, three Heisman Trophies have arrived in Gainesville while another UF alumnus earned a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Join our linker program. 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. 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. The Gators got the football back, hoping to restore their two-touchdown lead. 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. JON DEMPS Charge: Misdemeanor driving with a suspended license in September 2006. Much to the displeasure of many Gator fans, Florida elected to send kicker Chris Hetland on to attempt a 40-yard field goal. In the second quarter, with a touchdown pass from Chris Leak to Ryan Williams the Gators took a 103 lead. Florida did move the ball successfully but was unable to move the ball inside the redzone. 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. Need we say more about Tim Tebow? 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. The Buckeyes then got their first offensive possession of the game. Hetland had missed 9 of 13 attempts on the season, but split the uprights, giving the Gators a 2414 lead. 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[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. 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. 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. Despite giving up four turnovers and forcing none, the Gators easily beat the spread for the second time this season. Freshman Tim Tebowthe backup quarterbackled the Gators in rushing for the second time in four games with 73yards on six rushes. 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. 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. Florida jumped out to an early 70 lead, but the Volunteers quickly took the momentum back when wide receiver Lucas Taylor threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to LaMarcus Coker. 2007 BCS National Championship Game - Wikipedia The Tide added a field goal to take a 100 lead that held until just before the half. 2 Michigan and play in the BCS National Championship Game with a win. The Gators used the game to give young players some playing time. Florida football all-time roster: Offensive starters and backups [25] Leak found three different receivers on the drive, which culminated with a lob pass to fellow senior Dallas Baker. However, the Razorbacks came back with a touchdown of their own. The Gators trailed for nearly the entire first three quarters. [10], The Gators celebrated the ten-year anniversary of winning their 1996 national championship in football during the opening game against Southern Miss. 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. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. Andre Caldwell caught two touchdowns, and Ryan Williams added one more for the Gators. Tebow added two touchdowns rushing along with 47 yards. Even with the run-ins with the law, Florida was still littered with talent across the board. The Buckeyes then got their first offensive possession of the game. 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. 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. The Gators responded with a field goal, their first of the season for a 33 tie at the end of the first quarter. 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. The Gators trailed for nearly the entire first three quarters. Harvin appeared to be down at the one yard line, but after further review, it was determined that Harvin did reach the endzone. Freshman Tim Tebowthe backup quarterbackled the Gators in rushing for the second time in four games with 73 yards on six rushes. The Gators, however, had one of the top defenses in the nation. Florida used a timeout to draw up a play for Tebow, who remained in the game. 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. The Buckeyes came back on their next possession, trailing by a touchdown. 9/30/2006 - Scoring Summary. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. It appeared to work, as senior Chris Leak went 55 on the first drive of the game. [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. Florida overcame the toughest schedule in the nation by opponent winning percentage[1][2][3][4] to become national champions. All Sports Calendar Baseball Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Cross Country Football Men's Golf Women's Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse Softball Soccer Men's Swimming & Diving Women's Swimming & Diving Men's Tennis Women's Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: Twitter Baseball: Instagram Baseball: Schedule Baseball . The Buckeyes came back on their next possession, trailing by a touchdown. Scoreboard; Box Scores; Previews; Injury Report; 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? Follow all your favorite Florida teams at Gators Wire, Jaguars Wire, Bucs Wire and Dolphins Wire! 24 of those snaps came against Georgia, one of the . From there, the Gators offense stagnated for most of the first half. Jason Odom started all four years at Florida, earning the senior team captainship in 1995 along with first-team All-SEC selections in 1994 and 1995, and a unanimous first-team All-American selection in 1995. Leak rebounded to finish 21-of-30 for 248 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Gator defense, however, remained their brilliant play, in suffocating Troy Smith and pressuring him relentlessly and forcing him into bad decisions. 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]. Florida drove to the Arkansas five-yard line, when freshman sensation Tim Tebow came into the game. SOS: 5.77 (14th of 119) . 2007 Florida Gators Schedule and Results | College Football at Sports Florida scored on their first possession of the game, moving the ball very effectively with a blend of running and passing. Tennessee pulled ahead by six when James Wilhoit hit a 51-yard field goal early in the fourth. 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. [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. This score gave the Gators a shocking 3414 halftime 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. 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. The Gators again continued their relentless pressure on Smith, sacking him several times, and pressuring him into bad throws.
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