Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. Pittman eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the second straight season, becoming the first Buckeye tailback since Eddie George (19941995) to accomplish that feat. Miyan Williams could also elect to return. The Buckeyes dominated Minnesota in all statistics, outgaining them 484 to 182, out-rushing by 266 to 47, and out-passing them 218 yards to 135. MLB 45 ANDY KATZENMOYER (6-4, 255, Jr.) The best player in college footballan all awards candidateleads team in tackes after career-high 12 vs. Missouri15 solo tackles. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. All-time record against Michigan: 40576. FL 15 DEE MILLER (6-1, 200, Sr.*) Spectacular, big-play receiver14 rec. Starters: Tommy Eichenberg and Steele Chambers, Backups: Teradja Mitchell and Chip Trayanum, Others Available: Cody Simon, C.J. Could use a transfer. DT 73 JOE BROWN (6-6, 285, So.) Freshman wide receiver Brian Hartline delivered a devastating block downfield on two Iowa defensive linemen on Gonzalezs catch-and-run. His game quarterback rating of 214.7 against BGSU raised his career rating to 158.1, the highest in Big Ten history. 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. Team captains were announced August 25, 2006. They finished the regular season undefeated and advanced to the 2007 BCS National Championship Game where they lost to the Florida Gators, ending the season with a record of 121. Against Michigans top-rated rushing defense, Pittman carried the ball 18 times for 139 yards and Wells 5 times for 56. 2022 Season Preview: A Final Preseason Projection of Ohio States Depth Chart Three desired 2023 resolutions for Ohio State football The New Year offers opportunities for necessary changes. Day Adjusts/Announces Offensive Staff; Hartline New OC, Early Enrollees Arrive on Campus, Begin Classes, Vote Cam Heyward, Sam Hubbard for NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year. They took a step back True freshmanloads of talentpicked up defense quicklywill push for starting timehas good strength and is a tough player. Ohio State does not provide an updated depth chart throughout the season. 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 leader. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Justin Zwick entered the game at quarterback and effectively led a scoring drive, and late in the game 3rd and 4th string quarterbacks Todd Boeckman and Rob Schoenhoft took snaps. Watch closely as Brown will not back down from the challenge of a quarterback competition with McCord for the starting job in 2023. With Stroud set as Ohio States returning starter in 2022, McCord will again take second-string duties in the offense. One of the things we try to forecast throughout the offseason is what the OSU two-deep depth chart will look like. On March 6, Coach Jim Tressel announced the hiring of Assistant Coach Taver Johnson. 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. DT 73 JOE BROWN (6-6, 285, So.) Official Depth Chart-Ohio State-November 13. 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, Injury Updates: Crowley To Medically Retire, Melton Likely Out For The Season. 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. C.J. Stover could return but if not it will be on unproven players. Hopefully he can have a Chase Young type of year. Quarterback Troy Smith, well protected by the Buckeye offensive line, threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, directing a 10-play 72-yard drive in the fourth quarter that took 5:47 off the clock and secured the win. Both teams scored 14 points in the second half which lead to a Tigers' victory due to the 2nd quarter LSU scoring deficit. Ohio States depth chart will undoubtedly change between May and August. C 63 KURT MURPHY (6-4, 290, Jr.) Strong, young playerintelligentmakes all line callsshared OSUs top lineman honors for WVU game23-game, 10-start vet. Nicol played as a true freshman but missed most of 2005 with a broken right foot. For the Jim Knowles defense to include three safeties it must take away one linebacker, leaving the Buckeyes with only two spots for nine scholarship players. That role does not diminish McCords ability but accentuates Strouds performance for the Buckeyes in his redshirt freshman season. The defense had four sacks in addition to the interception, and ten tackles for loss, with Quinn Pitcock (3 solo tackles, including 2 sacks) and Jay Richardson (4 solo tackles) having outstanding days. Not going to be too positive here but these 3 are really talented players. A rising staronly true frosh to start in 97 makes plays (9 tackles vs. Michigan)has size, quickness and athletic ability. A most promising young Buckeye4th on team in tackles (16) with career-high 10 vs. Missouri11 solo tackles; interception. 9.7 yards per carry. On August 30, Jim Tressel announced the awarding of scholarships to four former walk-onssenior WR Derek Harden, senior FB Ryan Franzinger, RS junior FB/wedgebuster Trever Robinson, and RS sophomore center Tyler "Tank" Whaley.[5]. after spring ankle injury. In the final two minutes, Penn State put together a strong drive in an attempt to regain control over the game, but this was ended with the first of two interceptions. Linebacker is a natural fit for the Roswell, Ga., native, and hes making that clear each time he takes the field. This would be a freaky athletic and overall great duo. That kind of growth will pay dividends when head coach Ryan Day and Knowles draw up their depth chart during and after fall camp. Stroud was the Big Tens Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year, Thompson-Randle El Freshman of the Year and the Griese-Brees Quarterback of the Year as a redshirt freshman last season. DT 79 RYAN PICKETT (6-3, 290, Fr.) Ohio States Troy Smith hands off to Antonio Pittman. In the second half, Ohio State gave up the ball on a three-and-out when Smith was ineffective on three passes. Offense 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. 54 points is the most that Ohio State has scored since defeating Pitt 720 in 1996. The shutout was preserved with two defensive stops on 4th down and short yardage, the second on a 4th-and-inches at the Ohio State 15 late in the game. For now, heres This is a forum post from a site member. Most improved & most consistent end this spring played run and pass extremely well. In his first season, its fair to temper expectations mostly because its hard to imagine Ohio State catches lighting in a bottle with running backs transitioning to linebacker (i.e., Chambers). Official Depth Chart-Ball State-October 30. RG 55 TAM HOPKINS (6-5, 295, So.) Eichenberg improved in every game last season there is a Grand Canyon level gorge between where he started 2021 and where he ended it. MLB 45 ANDY KATZENMOYER (6-4, 255, Jr.) The best player in college footballHeisman Trophy, Lombardi, Outland, Butkus, Maxwell & Nagurski awards candidate. Consider this article and the following articles in the next 10 days as you would an NFL mock draft. Front 7 played really well and this unit was great against the run. CB 11 ANTOINE WINFIELD (5-9, 180, Sr.) All-AmericanThorpe Award candidateplays with a vengeance17 tackles3 PBUs222 career stops & 17 PBUs. On January 7, 2008 the Buckeyes played at the BCS National Championship game in New Orleans, Louisiana in the Louisiana Superdome. Ginn caught 8 for 104 yards, Robiskie 7 for 89 yards, Gonzalez 4 for 50 yards, and Hall 3 for 38 yards, all four scoring touchdowns. OHIO STATE DEPTH CHART (For Penn State) OFFENSE FIRST TEAM SE 9 DAVID BOSTON (6-3, 215, Jr.) All-America candidateleads team w/ 21 catches, 296 rec. True freshman who earned time by virtue of terrific blocking abilitycould see more action with loss of Sean Penny. But the Bucks stopped PSU at the 1, directly in front of the student section, and the Lion offensive line moved before the snap on a 4th-and-goal attempt. Because the program doesnt release an official depth chart, Buckeye Sports Bulletin compiled observations and resources to build its first version of the Ohio State starting offensive, defensive and special teams players. Troy Smith played his last game in Columbus against archrival Michigan, in what was billed by some as The Game of the Century. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please considerbecoming a 12th Warrior,buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. Ohio State used both a dominating offense and a crushing defense to control the game, played under cool and very windy conditions. SE 80 REGGIE GERMANY (6-2, 195, So.) Stroud broke several records in his first season under center. FB 23 MATT KELLER (6-0, 238, Jr.) Savvy, crafty & works hardterrific blocker3rd-leading rusher and receiver in 97 (257 rush yards & 19 receptions). 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. Smith was named co-Player of the Week in the Big Ten on offense, his fifth weekly conference accolade of his career and his fourth in 2006, which tied him with six other players for the most offensive awards in a single year (the others were Indianas Anthony Thompson (1989), Michigans Desmond Howard (1991), Wisconsins Ron Dayne (1999), Purdues Drew Brees (2000) and Kyle Orton (2004), and Penn States Larry Johnson (2002). Punter A. J. Trapasso was particularly effective; his six punts averaged 50.8 yards a kick and won Ohio State the battle for field position. Statistically Ohio State racked up 400 yards of balanced offense with 214 yards rushing and 186 passing, but had an impressive 21 ratio of run-to-pass, with 50 rushes and 25 passes. His 227-pound frame combined with his quickness, speed and strength help him stand out among others in the room. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. TE 85 JOHN LUMPKIN (6-8, 260, Sr.) Emerged last year (17 for 320; 3 TDs)has 4 catches for 76 yds in 98spectacular catch in Sugar Bowlshould be dominant blocker. The shutout was Ohio States first since September 27, 2003. TB 5 MICHAEL WILEY (6-0, 195, Jr.) Electrifying7th nationally at 140.5 ypg; 8th w/ 162.0 all-purpose ypg209 rush yards, 2 TDs vs. Missouri8th Buckeye to top 200. Florida defeated Arkansas in the SEC Championship Game 3828 to secure the number two position in the final BCS standings over the Michigan Wolverines, and finished the regular season at 121. Early in the fourth quarter, Troy Smith threw a 37-yard pass from to sophomore wide receiver Brian Robiskie to avoid a sack. 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. 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