On offense, captain Troy Smith effectively directed the offense, completing 18 of 25 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns. I think this is a better trio but definitely plenty of questions. WLB 35 JERRY RUDZINSKI (6-2, 225, Sr.*) Academic All-America candidateco-captain & leaderhard-working & never out of positionsavvy14 tackles; 2 TFLs (one sack). Tied for team lead with 12 tackles (7 solo)had team lead 7 tackles vs. Toledomoved from DB to linebacker position in 98. 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. Chris Wells carried the ball for another 90 yards and scored once. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please considerbecoming a 12th Warrior,buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. CB 3 DAVID MITCHELL (6-1, 195, So.) Behind Eichenberg and Chambers will come a similar combination of athleticism and talent in Teradja Mitchell and Chip Trayanum. and 2 TDs vs. Toledo On his way to becoming a marquee playergets yards after the catchsmooth. That role does not diminish McCords ability but accentuates Strouds performance for the Buckeyes in his redshirt freshman season. Skull Session: Kamryn Babb Says Goodbye New (I Think?) 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. TE-Royer/Scott-This position group is the most in the air. Hicks, Palaie Gaoteote, Reid Carrico and Gabe Powers. 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. 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). All rights reserved. All-time record against Illinois: 60294. The Buckeye defense, which featured five first-time starters, sacked Huskie quarterbacks Phil Horvath and Dan Nicholson four times and intercepted Horvath once. 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. Troy Smith completed 21 of his 30 passing attempts without an interception, producing 203 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ted Ginn. Ohio States Troy Smith hands off to Antonio Pittman. Malcolm Jenkins and Andre Amos each intercepted passes, and Jay Richardson recorded two of the Buckeyes' 4 sacks. 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. Simon needs to get healthy, and he will be before the 2022 season starts. 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. 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. They took a step back 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. Front 7 played really well and this unit was great against the run. 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). Those mistakes being the interceptions, missed field goals, and the false start penalty at 4th and 1. Pittman made 60 of the 75 yards, including the last 12 for the score, on three carries and a screen pass. Ohio State does not release an official depth chart. Stover could return but if not it will be on unproven players. RB- Trey Henderson, Pryor/Hayden-Henderson had a tough year battling injuries and will look to have a JK Dobbins type of bounceback. Penn State intercepted two passes and Ohio State three. Summary-The front 7 should be NASTY. A rising staronly true frosh to start in 97 makes plays (9 tackles vs. Michigan)has size, quickness and athletic ability. Hart scored his third touchdown after the recovery nineteen seconds into the 4th quarter and the lead was again down to 4. The Buckeyes crushed the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Ohio Stadium, 440. 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. McCord was the nations No. 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. FL 15 DEE MILLER (6-1, 200, Sr.*) Spectacular, big-play receiver14 rec. 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. UCs longest gain on the ground was a 23-yard scramble by Grutza on its touchdown drive. Ohio State fumbled the ball at its own 31 to Michigan State on its opening series but James Laurinaitis sacked Drew Stanton on third down and forced a Spartan punt. Trayanum looks the part of a collegiate linebacker. 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]. Ohio States domination was such that it did not punt at all during the game. after sports commentators noticed that there was an illegal block in the back penalty during that punt return that was not called. However, Ohio State recorded the only three sacks of the day, stopped Penn State twice inside the ten yard line, and the defense scored two touchdowns in a second half where the momentum gradually shifted from the Nittany Lions to the Buckeyes. Their onside kick attempt was recovered by Ted Ginn, Jr. on the fly and retained after a hard hit by the Wolverine hands team. One of the teams quickest linemenactive, strong, physical sheds blockshard workerwill a have major presence. Carrico is only a sophomore and Powers is a freshman, meaning theres plenty of time before theyre expected to step into significant roles at Ohio State. Ohio State easily defeated the Bowling Green Falcons in Ohio Stadium for their 13th straight win. Early in the fourth quarter, Troy Smith threw a 37-yard pass from to sophomore wide receiver Brian Robiskie to avoid a sack. This is a forum post from a site member. This honor was the sixth of his career. CB 11 ANTOINE WINFIELD (5-9, 180, Sr.) All-AmericanThorpe Award candidateplays with a vengeance17 tackles3 PBUs222 career stops & 17 PBUs. TB 5 MICHAEL WILEY (6-0, 195, Jr.) Called talented & gifted & elusive & special 151 rush yards vs. Toledo single-game career-highavg. Even so Illinois forced a punt and drove for its only touchdown. After Curtis Terry recovered an Illinois fumble, Ohio State then drove 38 yards for its second touchdown, a short rush by Antonio Pittman. LT 77 TYSON WALTER (6-5, 305, So. ) Tressel led the Buckeyes to their fourth Big Ten Conference championship and third BCS National Championship Game in six years. Play Index. RECRUITING: FOUR-STAR FROM BISHOP SULLIVAN HIGH SCHOOL. 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. 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. Played in all 13 games last year as a true frosh with plenty of special teams actiontwo career INTs, incl. Harrison, Henderson, and Emeka could all be first rounders should they take normal steps forward as juniors. Ebuka will hopefully improve to be elite. 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?] All-time record against Minnesota: 3970. Sophomore Brandon Smith, a former linebacker moved to tight end as a freshman in 2005, moves to second on the depth chart. These scholarships were freed due to the departures of Sirjo Welch (grades), Chad Hoobler (transferred to Ashland), Devon Jordan (injuries) and the aforementioned Marcel Frost. Ohio State led 210 at the half, and while the Falcons took the second half kickoff and completed an 8-minute drive for a touchdown, the game was never in doubt. Strong fall campconfident, athletic & intense stepped in for Orlando Pace and has started all 15 games the last two years. The team finished the season with a win-loss record of 12 and 1, having been defeated by Florida in its final game, the BCS Championship game, and ended the year ranked second in Division I-A. Eichenberg improved in every game last season there is a Grand Canyon level gorge between where he started 2021 and where he ended it. Both teams scored 14 points in the second half which lead to a Tigers' victory due to the 2nd quarter LSU scoring deficit. 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. Both are really talented and both are inexperienced. 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. 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. The Buckeye signal-caller earned himself an invite to the Heisman Trophy ceremony at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City after finishing second nationally in passer efficiency rating, third in touchdowns, third in completion percentage, third in yards per game and second in yards per attempt. 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. Except for Wolfe, the Huskies were totally ineffective on offense, converting only one out of thirteen third downs. 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. 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. Michigan moved the ball on a long drive, but were stopped at midfield. Player Game Finder, School Game Finder. WebThe 2006 Buckeyes squad finished the season as Big Ten Conference champions and ranked #2 in the final AP and Coaches' polls. It appears that the defensive coordinator will find one or more ways to put the former five-star linebacker on the field. Administrative Rule 123:3-2-01 was adopted following the passage of Ohio Revised Code 1347. 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. FB 36 SEAN PENNY (6-2, 215, So.) Hawk, Donte Whitner, Bobby Carpenter, Santonio Holmes, Nick Mangold (all first round), Ashton Youboty, Anthony Schlegel, Nate Salley, and Rob Sims, were drafted into the NFL. 3 Ohio State: 38: Columbus, Ohio: Ohio State-Penn State football rivalry: Ohio State October 26, 1996 No. Iowa reached the Ohio State 14 on the ensuing possession but was forced to settle for a field goal. Can play either all LB positionswill see playing time this year after a fine spring showinga tough & physical player. Later in the 4th quarter, Datish again turned over the ball on a bad snap after Ohio State had driven deep into Michigan territory, but Michigan was forced to punt. Everything will fall into place for Ohio State at quarterback in 2022. Ohio State began strong, driving the ball 80 yards on its opening series for a Chris Wells touchdown. Chambers will be the starter at will linebacker in 2022. DT 98 MIKE COLLINS (6-3, 290, Fr.) for 213 yards and 2 TDs in 986 catches, 110 yards and one TD vs. WVU87 career catches. For the game Ohio State outgained UC 444 yards to 212, made 22 first downs to UC's 11, and scored all four times it had the ball in the red zone. He was sacked once for a loss of five yards. 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. 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. Consensus high school All-Americanrelentless pass rusher intimidating sizetrue freshman4 stops vs. Toledo. Carrico and Powers look to be special teams players in 2022, and thats okay. 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). Official Depth Chart-Indiana-November 6. Terrific athletestrong & explosivewill challenge for starting honorsexpected to be 100 pct. yds14th nationally in both3rd at OSU w/ 127 rcpts2nd with 23 TDs. He enrolled early at Ohio State in January 2021 and battled Stroud and former Buckeye Jack Miller III for the starting quarterback position before last season. FB 23 MATT KELLER (6-0, 238, Jr.) Savvy, crafty & works hardterrific blocker3rd-leading rusher and receiver in 97 (257 rush yards & 19 receptions). Bucks in Desperate Need of Win At Nebraska, Offense Sputters for Second Straight Game. 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. Even as Ohio State brings in five-star prospects for the offensive line, the fifth-year starter is also a time-honored tradition. Head Coach Jim Tressel was signed to a contract extension through the 2012 season.[1]. On January 7, 2008 the Buckeyes played at the BCS National Championship game in New Orleans, Louisiana in the Louisiana Superdome. Chambers started a little slow, but he added more strength from week-to-week a trend continued into the offseason. This would be a freaky athletic and overall great duo. 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