Defense-Knowles had a top 10 defense according to SP+. A rising staronly true frosh to start in 97 makes plays (9 tackles vs. Michigan)has size, quickness and athletic ability. Questions will be of course at QB which is an unknown and then replacing 3 OL with Studs recruits. Stroud will lead their team as a Heisman Trophy frontrunner with weapons like wide receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Julian Fleming, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka at his disposal. Ohio States depth chart will undoubtedly change between May and August. True freshman who earned time by virtue of terrific blocking abilitycould see more action with loss of Sean Penny. Depth will require younger guys to step up. After the penalty Penn State again settled for a field goal and this appeared to be the defining moment that shifted the momentum towards Ohio State. The Scarlet & Gray scrimmage during the summer. Watch closely as Brown will not back down from the challenge of a quarterback competition with McCord for the starting job in 2023. Tuimoloau (Soph., 6-4, 270) DEFENSIVE TACKLE Taron Vincent (Sr., 6-2, 300) Tyleik Williams (Soph., 6-3, 318) OR Ty Hamilton (Jr., 6-3, 294) NOSE GUARD Mike Hall Jr. Olympic Recap: Massive Upset For Mens Swim And Dive, Ohio State Adds Transfer Offensive Lineman Victor Cutler From Louisiana-Monroe, Sawyer, Tuimoloau Taking DE Reins In Year Three, Key Shrugs Off Shoulder Injury, Seeks Streak-Snapping Win, Jacy Sheldon Getting Closer To Returning For Ohio State, Former Oregon State Quarterback Tristan Gebbia Reportedly Transferring To Ohio State, Jacksonville Jaguars Sued For Hostile Work Environment Under Urban Meyer, Dylan Raiola's Commitment Continues Strong Run Of Quarterbacks For Ryan Day. CB 18 NATE CLEMENTS (6-0, 185, So.) FB 36 SEAN PENNY (6-2, 215, So.) 2 matchup in the rivalrys storied history. All-time record against Michigan: 40576. Ohio States Troy Smith hands off to Antonio Pittman. Tressel led the Buckeyes to their fourth Big Ten Conference championship and third BCS National Championship Game in six years. RB- Trey Henderson, Pryor/Hayden-Henderson had a tough year battling injuries and will look to have a JK Dobbins type of bounceback. Smith had 185 yards passing. Following their victory over arch-rival Michigan on November 18, Ohio State became the first team ever to score a perfect 1.000 in the BCS composite score. This was the first time in the school's history that the football team had played back to back National Championship games. 54 points is the most that Ohio State has scored since defeating Pitt 720 in 1996. Coach Johnson will replace Tim Beckman, who left Ohio State to become Defensive Coordinator at Oklahoma State University. C 78 DREW ELFORD (6-4, 300, Jr.) Moved to center last fall but can play all the offensive line positionsslowed by ankle sprain this fall but will press for time. TB 5 MICHAEL WILEY (6-0, 195, Jr.) Electrifying5th nationally at 166.7 ypg; 8th w/ 185 all-purpose ypg209 yards, 2 TDs vs. Missouri8th Buckeye to top 200. Against Michigans top-rated rushing defense, Pittman carried the ball 18 times for 139 yards and Wells 5 times for 56. Michigan has limited their opponents to Although giving up points far in excess of its season average, and being hard-pressed at times, the Buckeye defense sacked Henne four times, held Michigan to four conversions on thirteen 3rd down attempts, and forced 5 punts and a turnover on downs. Except for Wolfe, the Huskies were totally ineffective on offense, converting only one out of thirteen third downs. Web2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 12-1 (3rd of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten Conference Ohio State easily defeated the Bowling Green Falcons in Ohio Stadium for their 13th straight win. For the second straight season the Buckeye defense harried Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate into one of his worst performances. LT 68 LeCHARLES BENTLEY (6-3, 265, Fr.) CB 3 DAVID MITCHELL (6-1, 195, So.) Zwick was 2 for 3 and 63 yards. Chris Wells added a career high 99 yards. Ohio State, after kicking a field goal on its opening series, trailed most of the first half until an 80-yard drive midway through the 2nd quarter ended in a 12-yard touchdown pass from Troy Smith to Ted Ginn on a crossing pattern with three minutes remaining. C.J. PK 47 DAN STULTZ (6-0, 195, So) Second on team with 17 points in 98 (Wiley 18) 55-yard FG vs. IU last yearcould become one of OSUs all-time bests. Strong fall campconfident, athletic & intense stepped in for Orlando Pace and has started all 15 games the last two years. Ohio State turned the ball over on fumbles three times, including two plays in a row in the 2nd quarter, but intercepted Minnesota 3 times (by Antonio Smith, Jamario ONeal, and Malcolm Jenkins). Freshman wide receiver Brian Hartline delivered a devastating block downfield on two Iowa defensive linemen on Gonzalezs catch-and-run. led Ohio State to a 5014 blowout of the Wolverines. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. DT 73 JOE BROWN (6-6, 285, So.) The most respected source for NFL Draft info among NFL Fans, Media, and Scouts, plus accurate, up to date NFL Depth Charts, Practice Squads and Rosters. They scored on a 50 yard field goal by Aaron Pettrey just before halftime but did not have another effective offensive series after that. Called the best athlete among the tackles strong, physical and tough to defendworked on technique & is ready to shine. [4] The suspension resulted in the elevation of sophomore Rory Nicol to the top of the depth chart as the only tight end with significant game experience. Official Depth Chart-Iowa-October 16. Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. Source: Athletic Department official site, 2006 football archive 12-10-06 depth chart, Underscoring indicates first on depth chart. One of the teams quickest linemenactive, strong, physical sheds blockshard workerplaying with pin in left thumb. For now, heres BSBs first version of the 2022 depth chart projection based on what weve seen and heard around the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and Ohio Stadium this spring. With the Buckeyes spring game in the rear-view mirror, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and his staff will enter the summer with a barebones outline for their rosters depth chart in 2022. Ohio State does not provide an updated depth chart throughout the season. But here is our best guess, based on game usage, interviews and other intel. Called the best athlete among the tacklesstrong, physical and tough to defendworked on technique the past year. Troy Smith played his last game in Columbus against archrival Michigan, in what was billed by some as The Game of the Century. SS 20 CENTRAL McCLELLION (5-11, 190, Sr.*) Has terrific talent and can play all the secondary positions8 tackles vs. WVU4 vs. Toledomost tackles among reserves (13). Brown will likely operate in the role Miller filled last season for the Buckeyes. Depth should also be much improved. Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tommy Togiai (72) celebrates a sack with Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Haskell Garrett (92) during the fourth quarter in their NCAA Division I football game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. at RossAde Stadium West Lafayette, Indiana, Ohio State sets record with 20th straight Big Ten win.[10]. RG 64 BEN GILBERT (6-5, 295, Jr.) Strong fall camp23-game vet with 13 starts last year as true sophphysicalshared top lineman honors for WVU game. On defense, Ohio State adjusted to the Falcons first use of a variation of Nevadas pistol offense (a shotgun variant with a running back lined up behind the QB); BGSU produced a balanced mix of pass and run (179 yards and 160 yards), but 85 yards came on one drive and 54 of the rushing yards on a single run in the 4th quarter when both teams were playing their second strings. In addition to Nicol, tight end Jake Ballard caught a pass for a score, as did both Ginn and Anthony Gonzales. LG 56 ROB MURPHY (6-5, 300, Jr.) All-America candidate97 FN All-AmericanHas helped Bucks to a No. Following the season, starters A.J. Injuries, the transfer portal, and other factors will cause roster movement. C 78 DREW ELFORD (6-4, 300, Jr.) Moved to center last fall but can play all the offensive line positionsslowed by ankle sprain but will press for time. QUARTERBACK. BLB 32 NAIL DIGGS (6-4, 235, So.) (If the call had been made there would have been no effect to the outcome of the game, but to the record only.) Despite the ball being thrown as what is known as "up for grabs", luck was on Ohio State's side for that drive. The Buckeyes kept the ball for the entire 3rd quarter except one brief Hawkeye possession, and accumulated an overwhelming 40:30 to 19:30 advantage in time of possession. The Buckeyes 18 total interceptions for the season leads all Division I-A teams. one this year vs. WVU. Ohio States domination was such that it did not punt at all during the game. RECRUITING: FIVE-STAR FROM RANCHO CUCAMONGA HIGH SCHOOL. Would like to see this trio become a dominant group as Wypler/Jackson return. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. We will also address the second-string and third-string Buckeyes at each position. Tough and massiveexpected to push for starting positionslowed in the spring (ankle) and fall (ill)played in seven games in 97. However, Henne drove the Wolverines 65 yards in 2 minutes for a touchdown to Adrian Arrington and appeared to take back the momentum of the game. Switched from strong safety to linebacker position this spring had an excellent fall camphad 1st career INT vs. Toledo. Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. McCord and Brown will presumably battle for QB1 responsibilities in 2023, making each opportunity next season of the utmost importance, serving as an audition for the future in the Ohio State offense. Preparatory School in the Philadelphia area. TE 85 JOHN LUMPKIN (6-8, 260, Sr.) Emerged last year (17 for 320 yds and 3 TDs) has 3 catches for 60 yds in 98spectacular 50-yard TD grab in Sugar Bowl. The 3rd quarter started disastrously for Ohio State as Penn State intercepted Troy Smith at the OSU 26 on the third play of the half. 2005 Ohio State Buckeyes Roster. Hell be a captain again because of his great leadership in the locker room. WLB 35 JERRY RUDZINSKI (6-2, 225, Sr.*) OSU Scholar-Athletekey player & leader on the football fieldintelligent, hard-working & never out of positionsavvy. Give the Arizona State transfer some time to adjust to life in the Big Ten. When he regains his strength and brings his body up to speed, he will be the first rotational linebacker off the bench against Notre Dame, Arkansas State and Toledo. QB 7 JOE GERMAINE (6-2, 205, Sr.*) Terrific timing & accuracy6th in OSU passing annals with 3,702 yds5th in TD passes (35)14th nationally in pass effica But here is our best guess, based on game usage, interviews and other intel. for 213 yards and 2 TDs in 986 catches, 110 yards and one TD vs. WVU87 career catches. The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. It was already really good and should improve slightly with how much they have back. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. After moving out to a big lead, the Buckeyes rotated many players in and out of the game on both offense and defense en route to an easy 3512 opening game victory. Bucks in Desperate Need of Win At Nebraska, Offense Sputters for Second Straight Game. Both are really talented and both are inexperienced. Both Pittman and Chris Wells had a touchdown run. The Buckeyes scored 17 points in the 2nd quarter, including a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown by Ted Ginn, his 6th career punt return for touchdown, establishing a new B-10 career record. BLB 10 JOE COOPER (6-2, 213, So.) Both offense and defense performed at high levels, and the only Michigan State score (and 69 of its 198 yards) came against the OSU reserves, with a minute to play. Eichenbergs 17-tackle Rose Bowl performance was seen mostly as a fluke when it happened, but we fear that does not offer the Cleveland native the credit he deserves. When Stroud won the job, McCord assumed a role as the teams primary backup. True freshmancame on strong during fall camp..all-Ohio selection in high schoolvery strong and explosive. Trayanum looks the part of a collegiate linebacker. SECOND TEAM DE 48 MATT LaVRAR (6-3, 240, Jr.) 11-game starter in 97consistent at stopping the run & improving as a pass rusherstill learning after switch from LB. After a strong initial start (a 100 run in the first quarter in favor of the Buckeyes), the LSU Tigers went on one of their own, 310, from the first to third quarters. For Troy Smith, the victory was his third over Michigan, making him the first Ohio State quarterback to win three consecutive games over Michigan since Tippy Dye (who attended the 2006 game) (19341936). Strong fall campconfident, athletic & intenseOSUs O lineman of week vs. Missourihas started 16 games the last two years. DE 60 BRENT JOHNSON (6-4, 265, So.) Team captains were announced August 25, 2006. Antonio Pittman rushed for 74 yards on 16 carries and scored the final touchdown. Even as Ohio State brings in five-star prospects for the offensive line, the fifth-year starter is also a time-honored tradition. Of course the discussion starts and ends here, need one of these guys to pan out. McCord was the nations No. Ohio State controlled the game with defense in the second half, although offensively the 3rd quarter was highlighted by back-to-back end-arounds by Gonzalez and Ginn, gaining 41 yards. Pu 41 BRENT BARTHOLOMEW (6-2, 210, Sr.) All-America candidateAll-Big Ten, 10th nationally in 97 (45.2 ypp; 4th best at OSU)42.4 career average with 23 I20. Mitchell is a former four-star, No. Smith completed 29 of 41 passes for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns, hitting eight different receivers, and was sacked only once. Troy Smith completed 85% of his passes for three touchdowns and Antonio Pittman scored two others rushing. Penn State answered with a long drive from its own 20, aided by a pair of Buckeye penalties after the defense had apparently killed the drive. It was the first meeting between the schools in football. 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