On offense, captain Troy Smith effectively directed the offense, completing 18 of 25 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns. Ohio States depth chart will undoubtedly change between May and August. 11 receivers caught passes for the Buckeyes, with Anthony Gonzalez catching 5 for 85 yards and several key first downs, and Ginn five for 33 yards. Watch closely as Brown will not back down from the challenge of a quarterback competition with McCord for the starting job in 2023. We might be surprised with the results when the season ends. Can play either all LB positionswill see playing time this year after a fine spring showinga tough & physical player. This honor was the sixth of his career. Defensive captains named were seniors Quinn Pitcock and David Patterson. All-time record against Bowling Green: 400. Running back Antonio Pittman carried the ball 19 times for 111 yards and a touchdown, while true freshman Chris Wells, in his first game as a Buckeye, carried the ball 10 times for 50 yards and a touchdown. 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. Here is our take based on game usage, interviews, practice reports and other intel. Troy Smith was named co-Big Ten Player of the Week on Offense (with Drew Stanton), and Antonio Smith on Defense (shared with Paul Posluszny). The Buckeyes were coached by Jim Tressel and played their home games in Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. FL 4 KEN-YON RAMBO (6-1, 190, So.) Official Depth Chart-Indiana-November 6. TE 87 KEVIN HOUSER (6-3, 250, Jr.) Also has been the long snapper for punts and placements the past two yearsgood hands and excellent receiver. 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. The Buckeyes held at the 3, but committed a penalty on a missed field goal attempt, giving the Nittany Lions a second chance on an untimed down. after spring ankle injury. 25 starts. CB 3 DAVID MITCHELL (6-1, 195, So.) On March 6, Coach Jim Tressel announced the hiring of Assistant Coach Taver Johnson. 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). All-time record against Michigan: 40576. Can play all LB positionswill see playing time this year after a fine spring showinga tough & physical player. Michigan moved the ball on a long drive, but were stopped at midfield. and 2 TDs vs. Toledo3rd on team with 7 rec. On defense, linebacker James Laurinaitis intercepted a pass in his fourth consecutive game and registered a sack, linebacker Marcus Freeman also had a sack and an interception, and safety Brandon Mitchell intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble by Iowa tight end Scott Chandler. Smith was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week by the Big Ten. All-time record against Cincinnati: 1320. Michigan took an early 70 lead on its opening drive, driving 80 yards and keeping the Buckeye defense completely off-balance. Gaoteote was a significant transfer win for Ohio State last season. Jane and Walt Dennis Golf Perfomance Center, Jennings Family Wrestling Practice Facility. Ohio States Troy Smith hands off to Antonio Pittman. 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. against Toledo. Linebackers James Laurinaitis and Marcus Freeman along with defensive end Vernon Gholston were among the list of 65 players under consideration for the Bednarik Award while Chris "Beanie" Wells was on the 65-player list for the Maxwell Award. If it takes time for Trayanum to find his footing, that would make sense. The Buckeyes patiently drove the length of the field in the final two minutes of the half, and Smith completed his third touchdown pass, finding Anthony Gonzalez for the score. 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 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. FS 1 GARY BERRY (6-0, 195, Jr.) Called the top athlete among the DBs and is one of the teams fastestbest football is ahead of him10 tackles, 2 TFLs (-14). Ohio State used both a dominating offense and a crushing defense to control the game, played under cool and very windy conditions. This isnt a thread to talk about coaching and how Ryan Day doesnt know how to win a game. Troy Smith was named the Associated Press Player of the Year. 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. McCord will take another year to develop under Day and quarterbacks coach Corey Dennis. But here is our best guess, based on game usage, interviews and other intel. The shutout was Ohio States first since September 27, 2003. His maturity and athleticism will be on full display when he takes the field. All-time record against Northwestern: 57141. Fourth full season; 37-4 overall; Projected Ohio State depth chart: offense When Stroud won the job, McCord assumed a role as the teams primary backup. The offense again started slowly in the 2nd half until effective rushing by Antonio Pittman, including a 48-yard sprint for a touchdown, put the game away. Knowles will play a true 4-3 defense against offenses that utilize bigger personnel, so either linebacker will earn their playing time its just a matter of who will get more than the other. Smith went on to throw four touchdown passes on a 15 for 23 day passing, and wide receiver Ted Ginn also completed a touchdown pass to Nicol. 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. The 1st quarter ended scoreless as James Laurinaitis grabbed his third interception of the season to stop a PSU drive but the Buckeyes squandered the opportunity with a missed field goal by Aaron Pettrey. RECRUITING: FORMER FOUR-STAR FROM CORNER CANYON HIGH SCHOOL. Conference: Big Ten. The Buckeyes 18 total interceptions for the season leads all Division I-A teams. All-time record against Minnesota: 3970. Official Depth Chart-Ohio State-November 13. Ted Ginn was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. Hes the first linebacker since Raekwon McMillan to have the kind of reputation and profile entering their first season. Ohio State does not release an official depth chart. Overall, Ohio State riddled the highly-touted Wolverine defense for 503 total yards (187 on the ground), and against its top-ranked third-down average (25%), converted six out of eleven (54.5%). 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. 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]. 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. Instead, the Buckeyes will lean toward a rotation behind their starters, looking to add depth with Cody Simon, C.J. Depth will require younger guys to step up. at RossAde Stadium West Lafayette, Indiana, Ohio State sets record with 20th straight Big Ten win.[10]. Team captains were announced August 25, 2006. 5 quarterback in the class of 2022 after throwing for nearly 8,000 yards and 85 touchdowns in his high school career. Terrific athletestrong & explosivewill challenge for starting honorsexpected to be 100 pct. DT- Mike Hall/Tyliek Williams-The two young DTs showed a lot of talent and flashed this year while sharing snaps with older guys. 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). While tempted to put Simon as a backup linebacker, the junior didnt fully participate in spring practices which gives Mitchell a slight edge for now. 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. Following the season, starters A.J. His fight for eligibility was also a major talking point in Columbus media as the program patiently waited for the NCAAs ruling on his immediate playing time after leaving Southern California. Eichenberg improved in every game last season there is a Grand Canyon level gorge between where he started 2021 and where he ended it. Hicks and Palaie Gaoteote when applicable. The 2004 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University during the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team's head football coach was Jim Tressel. The Buckeyes played their home games at Ohio Stadium. The team finished the season with a record of 84 and a Big Ten Conference record of 44. QB 7 CB 19 AHMED PLUMMER (6-0, 190, Jr.) Student of the game who is fast becoming a big-time player made 6th career INT in 1st qtr. In its poorest offensive performance of the season, Ohio State struggled against 27 Illinois but escaped with a 1710 win. Most of his reps will likely come in the 4-3 package as the mike linebacker against offenses with multiple tight ends (also called 12 personnel). Be prepared with the most accurate 10-day forecast for Caon City, CO with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from The Weather Channel and Weather. 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). 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. Tough and massiveexpected to push for starting positionslowed in the spring (ankle) and fall (ill)played in seven games in 97. He has the range to play against run-heavy and pass-heavy offenses, making him a more versatile player than many think. Antonio Pittman's scoring streak ended at 12 games but he rushed for 105 yards to lead all rushers. He led Ohio State to an 11-2 record and powered the nations top-ranked total offense (561.2 ypg) and scoring offense (45.7 ppg) and the No. Coach: Jim Tressel (10-2) Points For: 392. Their onside kick attempt was recovered by Ted Ginn, Jr. on the fly and retained after a hard hit by the Wolverine hands team. The Buckeye rout, coupled with Michigans 343 defeat of Indiana, set the stage for the first No. Leading 2110 at halftime, the Buckeyes scored on the first possession of the second half, ending with a spectacular catch-and-run touchdown by Anthony Gonzalez from the Iowa 30 in which he cut back, balancing on one hand, and maneuvered through tacklers on the sideline. Freshman Kurt Coleman blocked a field goal attempt in the first half. Troy Smith received his fifth Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award for the 2006 season, setting a new conference record for most received in a single season. Senior safety Brandon Mitchell returned his INT 46 yards for his second career touchdown (his first came on an interception last year at Indiana). 54 points is the most that Ohio State has scored since defeating Pitt 720 in 1996. College Football Scores. One of the teams quickest linemenactive, strong, physical sheds blockshard workerwill a have major presence. In 2022, Mitchell will run it back as an inside-the-tackles player on defense. 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. CB 11 ANTOINE WINFIELD (5-9, 180, Sr.) All-AmericanThorpe Award candidateloves to practice loves to playall 8 tackles this year are solosa warrior. Except for Wolfe, the Huskies were totally ineffective on offense, converting only one out of thirteen third downs. That role does not diminish McCords ability but accentuates Strouds performance for the Buckeyes in his redshirt freshman season. For now, heres LT 77 TYSON WALTER (6-5, 305, So. ) DE 52 JAMES COTTON (6-4, 245, Jr.) Opened eyes in spring camp after switching from LB to DEstill learning the systeman athleteTFLs vs. WVU and MU. Time will tell how much he can grow after a breakout season for the Buckeyes. Ohio States depth chart will undoubtedly change between May and August. RT 75 HENRY FLEMING (6-7, 305, So.) Ransom was the best of the 4 and will hopefully come back for his senior year. Starters: Tommy Eichenberg and Steele Chambers, Backups: Teradja Mitchell and Chip Trayanum, Others Available: Cody Simon, C.J. 1 vs. No. Ohio State racked up 29 first downs to Minnesotas 10, and had a 5:22 edge in time of possession. All-time record against Illinois: 60294. WR-Harrison Jr/Ebuka/Flemming-The starting receivers all return. Coaches. Strong fall campconfident, athletic & intenseOSUs O lineman of week vs. Missourihas started 16 games the last two years. The Draper, Utah, native spent his first three years of high school at Queen Creek High School in Arizona under head coach Joe Germaine, a former Buckeye quarterback in the mid-90s who led Ohio State to a Rose Bowl win over Arizona State in 1997. 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. On August 31, 2006, senior linebacker Mike D'Andrea underwent knee surgery and was declared out for the season. On January 7, 2008 the Buckeyes played at the BCS National Championship game in New Orleans, Louisiana in the Louisiana Superdome. TB 5 MICHAEL WILEY (6-0, 195, Jr.) Called talented & gifted & elusive & special 151 rush yards vs. Toledo single-game career-highavg. DE 60 BRENT JOHNSON (6-4, 265, So.) Two key pivotal special teams plays contributed to the LSU run, one being a blocked 38 yard Ryan Pretorius (Ohio State) field goal in the first quarter, and a roughing the kicker penalty committed by Austin Spitler (Ohio State) on a punt that extended an LSU touchdown drive in the third. Ohio State performed well in almost all facets of the game and defeated Michigan State 387. Those mistakes being the interceptions, missed field goals, and the false start penalty at 4th and 1. CB 18 NATE CLEMENTS (6-0, 185, So.) RECRUITING: FOUR-STAR (RB) FROM BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. Ohio Revised CodesOhio Revised Code. On August 9, 2006, the OSU Athletic Department announced the season-long suspension of junior tight end Marcel Frost by Coach Tressel for unspecified violations of team rules. Not going to be too positive here but these 3 are really talented players. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. In an early struggle for field position, Indiana pinned the Buckeyes inside their own 10 and forced a punt to midfield which was returned to the Ohio State 15. It was the first meeting between the schools in football. 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. Smith was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week for his performance. Ohio State employed an effective vertical passing game in the first half and a relentless ball control offense in the second half, coupled with a defense that improved in both efficiency and stamina as the game progressed, to beat 2nd-ranked Texas 247 in Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin. His athleticism and speed helped him stand out among other linebackers, and the former defensive coaching regime put significant trust in him as the season went on. DE 52 JAMES COTTON (6-4, 245, Jr.) Opened eyes in spring camp after switching from LB to DE learning the system, but he is an athlete1/2 sack vs. WVU. A rising staronly true frosh to start in 97 makes plays (9 tackles vs. Michigan)has size, quickness and athletic ability. Brown will likely operate in the role Miller filled last season for the Buckeyes. Antonio Pittman scored a touchdown for the ninth game in a row and Ohio State won its eleventh straight, which, with TCUs loss to BYU on September 28, becomes the longest active win streak in Division I-A. 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. With Stroud set as Ohio States returning starter in 2022, McCord will again take second-string duties in the offense. of The Catch to lead 240. Downing Jim Parker Offensive Lineman Award (shared). The Scarlet & Gray scrimmage during the summer. [7], All-time record against NIU: 100 (first meeting). DT 98 MIKE COLLINS (6-3, 290, Fr.) On 4th down, Henne threw deep downfield for an incomplete pass; however, pass interference was called on safety Jamario ONeal, and the Wolverines were still alive. Both teams scored 14 points in the second half which lead to a Tigers' victory due to the 2nd quarter LSU scoring deficit. The Buckeyes earned a share of the Big Ten Conference title in 2005. Troy Smith threw an interception with 5 minutes to play, but on the next play James Laurinaitis countered with an interception of his own. 54 points is the most that Ohio State has scored since defeating Pitt 720 in 1996. The Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. DT 90 CLINTON WAYNE (6-3, 275, So.) Troy Smith threw for 183 yards and a touchdown on 1421 passing, and scored a rushing touchdown on a long scramble. after spring ankle injury. Michigan quarterback Chad Henne set up a 1-yard run for Mike Hart with an effective passing attack to Mario Manningham. True freshmanimpressive fall camphigh school All-American by numerous publications. CB-Denzel Burke/Jordan Hancock/JK Johnson-The worst unit on the defense loses Cam Brown but returns the next 3 guys on the depth chart. RECRUITING: FORMER FIVE-STAR FROM ST. JOSEPHS PREP. (If the call had been made there would have been no effect to the outcome of the game, but to the record only.) 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. Ohio State played sixty-one players. 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. For now, heres Carrico and Powers look to be special teams players in 2022, and thats okay. Antonio Smith Bo Rein Award (most inspirational player), Stan White Jr. John W. Galbreath Award (excellence in academics), Quinn Pitcock Bill Willis Award (most outstanding defensive player), David Patterson Jim Marshall Warrior Award, Ted Ginn Jr. Archie Griffin Award (most outstanding offensive player), Chris Wells Most outstanding freshman offensive player, Donald Washington Most outstanding freshman defensive player, Antonio Pittman Rex Kern Offensive Back Award, James Laurinaitis Randy Gradishar Linebacker Award, Drew Norman Ike Kelley Special Teams Award, Brandon Mitchell Arnie Chonko Defensive Back Award, Jay Richardson Jack Stephenson Defensive Lineman Award, Anthony Gonzalez Paul Warfield Outstanding Receiver Award, Doug Datish Jim Parker Offensive Lineman Award (shared), T. J. 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. LT 68 LeCHARLES BENTLEY (6-3, 265, Fr.) For the second straight season the Buckeye defense harried Hawkeye quarterback Drew Tate into one of his worst performances. Senior Roy Hall caught four passes for 50 yards. All-time record against Penn State: 11110. Hopefully younger, more talented players are able to see the group improve. Brian Hartline had four catches for 69 yards to lead all players. Offense. QUARTERBACK. Texas had two streaks ended by the loss: a 12-game streak in which it had scored at least 40 points a game (and averaged 52), and a 21-game winning streak. one this year vs. WVU. Standouts for Ohio State were Anthony Gonzalez, who made eight catches for 142 yards and a touchdown, and Ted Ginn, who caught five for 97 yards including a 29-yard touchdown late in the first half that countered the lone score by the Longhorns. BLB 10 JOE COOPER (6-2, 213, So.) Just a level headed discussion about what the depth chart will look like. LG 56 ROB MURPHY (6-5, 300, Jr.) All-America candidate97 FN All-AmericanHas helped Bucks to a No. SE 9 DAVID BOSTON (6-3, 215, Jr.) All-America candidateleads team w/ 21 catches, 296 rec. Although a deep Buckeye defense adjusted well, starting freshman safety Anderson Russell suffered a season-ending knee injury on kickoff coverage in the 1st quarter. Laurinaitis also received national recognition for Player of the Week honors from the Walter Camp Foundation and as the Football Writers Association of America-Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week. 1 in his preseason Sweet 16 rankings and stated Troy Smith and Ted Ginn, Jr. were Heisman Trophy hopefuls. After Curtis Terry recovered an Illinois fumble, Ohio State then drove 38 yards for its second touchdown, a short rush by Antonio Pittman. 12 ranking in rushing (503 yds., 251.5 ypg.) Sawyer really came on towards the end of the year finishing with 4.5 sacks. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. Both are really talented and both are inexperienced. The OSU defense tallied two interceptions, bringing the season total to 21. Would like to see this trio become a dominant group as Wypler/Jackson return. Chambers will be the starter at will linebacker in 2022. A former high school linebacker, Trayanum did a little bit of everything for his team, but he did all that three years ago. Michigan again appeared to take back the momentum with a scoring drive and a field goal following an interception thrown by Smith at the Ohio State 25, but Antonio Pittman found a wide gap in the Michigan defensive line and ran away from the Wolverine secondary for a 56-yard touchdown that gave Ohio State an 11-point lead again. With Ohio State securing a spot in the BCS National Championship game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, they faced the Florida Gators. Ive said it in a few other threads but I dont think people understand how *talented* next years roster is going to be. Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. Front 7 played really well and this unit was great against the run. TE 87 KEVIN HOUSER (6-3, 250, Jr.) Also has been the long snapper for punts and placements the past two yearsgood hands and excellent receiverimproving. Tony Hunt with four more carries outrushed Antonio Pittman, 138 yards to 110, and Troy Smith (12 of 22 passing) was virtually even with Anthony Morelli in passing statistics. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. This could finally be the year of two dominant ends. True freshman who earned time by virtue of terrific blocking abilitycould see more action with loss of Sean Penny. Ohio States offense scored the first four times it had the ball, rolling up 28 points in the first 15:05 of the game. Freshman wide receiver Brian Hartline delivered a devastating block downfield on two Iowa defensive linemen on Gonzalezs catch-and-run. Undersized LB, but a huge hittera bell-ringerhad team-high 10 tackles vs. Toledomoved from SS to linebacker position this fall. One of the teams quickest linemenactive, strong, physical sheds blockshard workerplaying with pin in left thumb. RG 55 TAM HOPKINS (6-5, 295, So.) against Toledohits and covers. Offense QUARTERBACK C.J. Behind Eichenberg and Chambers will come a similar combination of athleticism and talent in Teradja Mitchell and Chip Trayanum. FB 23 MATT KELLER (6-0, 238, Jr.) Savvy, crafty & works hard3rd-leading rusher and receiver in 97 (257 rush yards & 19 receptions)boom-boom blocker. Standout players offense for the Buckeyes were quarterback Troy Smith, who completed 16 of 25 attempts for 4 touchdowns and rushed for 20 yards; tailback Antonio Pittman, who rushed for 117 yards on 25 carries and scored in his tenth straight game; freshman tailback Chris Beanie Wells, 14 carries for 78 yards rushing; wide receiver Gonzalez, 5 receptions for 77 yards and two touchdowns; Ted Ginn, Jr.. five catches for 69 yards; and wide receivers Roy Hall and Brian Robiskie, who each caught a TD pass. yds14th nationally in both3rd at OSU w/ 127 rcpts2nd with 23 TDs. True freshmanloads of talentpicked up defense quicklywill push for starting timehas good strength and is a tough player. The game was played in a persistent, sometimes heavy rain, but field conditions were not a factor. 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. However, there likely wont be clear-cut backups in the linebacker room this season. Played in all 13 games last year as a true frosh with plenty of special teams actiontwo career INTs, incl. 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. Cincinnati scored on its second possession of the game, driving 80 yards in five plays and capping the drive with a 22 yard pass from Dustin Grutza to Jared Martin. Frost subsequently announced his transfer to Jackson State, joining former Buckeye Erik Haw. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. WebWe have held our opponents to only 33 rushing first downs and 5 rushing touchdowns (two for Ohio State, two for MSU and one for Ball State). Posted: Sep 1, 2021 / 05:20 PM EDT. Behind Stroud will be sophomore Kyle McCord, the primary backup for Ohio State last season, and freshman Devin Brown, a former four-star quarterback from Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon High School. 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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. Education: United States Air Force Academy, BS Management, MBA The Ohio State University Training/Experience: Air Force Veteran, Hudson City Council 2015-2018, Ohio House of Representatives 2018-current. Smith escaped a leg tackle by a Spartan defender and threw a touchdown pass to Brian Robiskie, and Chris Wells completed the Buckeye scoring with a touchdown run at the beginning of the 4th quarter. Chris Wells scored the sixth Buckeye touchdown on a 12-yard run in the 4th quarter, and Aaron Pettrey added a 51-yard field goal. Called the best athlete among the tacklesstrong, physical and tough to defendworked on technique the past year. Stokes and Styles are super athletic and hyped freshman. True freshmancame on strong during fall camp all-Ohio selection in high schoolvery strong and explosive. Chambers proved himself to be a sound tackler in his first year at linebacker. Ginn had his best day as a receiver in 2006, catching 10 passes for 122 yards. It appears that the defensive coordinator will find one or more ways to put the former five-star linebacker on the field. In addition to Nicol, tight end Jake Ballard caught a pass for a score, as did both Ginn and Anthony Gonzales. It was already really good and should improve slightly with how much they have back. Local reporters will not spend every media availability with Day asking him who will be QB1. Conference Record: 7-1. Hopefully he can have a Chase Young type of year. Iowa reached the Ohio State 14 on the ensuing possession but was forced to settle for a field goal. OT- Zen Michalski/Josh Fryar-Losing both Dawand and Paris hurts. Hicks, Palaie Gaoteote, Reid Carrico and Gabe Powers. They scored on a 50 yard field goal by Aaron Pettrey just before halftime but did not have another effective offensive series after that. Stover could return but if not it will be on unproven players. It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted. MLB 30 JASON OTT (6-4, 240, Fr.) Official Depth Chart-Iowa-October 16. Pu 41 BRENT BARTHOLOMEW (6-2, 210, Sr.) All-America candidateranks 12th nationally with a 45.36 avgAll-Big Ten & 10th nationally in 97 (45.2 avg; 4th at OSU). WebStandouts for Ohio State were Anthony Gonzalez, who made eight catches for 142 yards and a touchdown, and Ted Ginn, who caught five for 97 yards including a 29-yard touchdown Led OSU with 63 rec. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please considerbecoming a 12th Warrior,buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. That wasnt the case at the beginning of 2021, though. Marcus Freeman intercepted a pass at the Spartan 39 with 2 minutes remaining in the half, and the Buckeyes converted it for a score with a pass from Troy Smith to Anthony Gonzalez reminiscent[according to whom?] The defense held, forcing a field goal, a lead that held up until two minutes left in the quarter, when Troy Smith capped a long drive with a scoring pass to tight end Rory Nicol. Ohio State played well on defense until the final five minutes of the game, holding Illinois to 137 yards before their touchdown drive, but in the end the Illini outgained Ohio State 233 yards to 224, although having possession nearly twelve minutes less. Ohio State easily defeated the Bowling Green Falcons in Ohio Stadium for their 13th straight win. FS 1 GARY BERRY (6-0, 195, Jr.) Called the top athlete among the DBs and is one of the teams fastesta veteran, but best football is ahead of him. Switched from strong safety to linebacker position this spring had an excellent fall camphad 1st career INT vs. Toledo. Of course the discussion starts and ends here, need one of these guys to pan out. Official Depth Chart-USC-Rose Bowl-January 1, 2007. 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. 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WLB 49 TIM CHEATWOOD (6-4,215, Fr.) Official Depth Chart-Northwestern-October 23. 52 overall recruit and No. CJ Hicks steps up as one of the most hyped LB recruits in OSU history. 2023 Ohio State University. In addition to Smiths 191 passing yards, Justin Zwick saw playing time in both halves, completing 4 of his 9 passes for 57 yards. The 2007 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University during the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. RG 64 BEN GILBERT (6-5, 295, Jr.) Strong fall campkeeps improvingshared OSUs lineman of the week honors for WVU and Mizzou games24-game, 16-start vet. 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. Although the teams were nearly equal in yardage (348 Ohio State to 326 Texas) and first downs (2017 in favor of Texas), Ohio State did not turn the ball over and converted a recovered fumble and a Colt McCoy interception, both forced by linebacker James Laurinaitis, into 10 points. Freshman wideout Brian Hartline caught two of Smiths touchdown passes; the other two went to Anthony Gonzalez and Ted Ginn, Jr. Tailback Antonio Pittman had 80 yards on the ground. 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. Both had good years and neither went through senior day activities. [2] Terry Bowden, a sports broadcaster and former coach, named Ohio State No. FIRST TEAM SE 9 DAVID BOSTON (6-3, 215, Jr.) All-America candidateLeads team with 12 catches and 184 rec. Miyan Williams could also elect to return. 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. 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. 12 Buckeyes Force 14 Punts, Allow 71 Yards to Zips", "Wells Plows Through Washington as Ohio St. Cruises", "Buckeyes' Offense Explodes in Big Ten Opener vs. Northwestern", "Wells, No. 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. Ohio State immediately replied, however, tying the score when Smith hooked up with senior wideout Roy Hall for a 1-yard touchdown pass. Pittman made 60 of the 75 yards, including the last 12 for the score, on three carries and a screen pass. The win was Ohio States 13th in a row since it resumed playing in-state opponents in 1997, and 29th straight in-state victory. Statistically, Ohio State was balanced on offense, with 10 first downs each rushing and passing, and 182 of its 421 yards on the ground. How consistently he plays between the white lines is still up for debate. However, he cannot let his guard down as he will need to fend off freshman Devin Brown from backup duties in 2022. His completions were well-distributed, with Ted Ginn catching four for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a 58-yard score; and Anthony Gonzalez making four receptions for 53 yards and a score. Troy Smith played his last game in Columbus against archrival Michigan, in what was billed by some as The Game of the Century. 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. QB 7 JOE GERMAINE (6-2, 205, Sr.*) Terrific timing & accuracy6th in OSU passing annals with 3,491 yds5th in TD passes (35)3rd nationally in 97 in pass effic. CB 3 DAVID MITCHELL (6-1, 195, So.) RT 67 BROOKS BURRIS (6-7-290, Sr.*) Versatileshared top lineman honors for WVU game experienced veteran of 34 games & 11 startseight starts in 1997. Johnson is a native of Cincinnati and a graduate of Wittenberg University. )has not lost a yd this season (17 carries). 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. LG 56 ROB MURPHY (6-5, 300, Jr.) All-America candidateOutland Trophy checklist97 Football News AA26 startsphysical and fiestyleader of the line. 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