Conference Big Ten Conference Head coach Joe Tiller Co-offensive coordinator Ed Zaunbrecher | 2006 record 8–6 (5–3 Big Ten) Co-offensive coordinator Bill Legg | |
Offensive scheme One-back shotgun spread | ||
The 2006 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University during the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Joe Tiller and played its home games at Ross–Ade Stadium. Purdue played thirteen games in the 2006 season, finishing with an 8–6 record and a loss in the 2006 Champs Sports Bowl to Maryland.
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Pre-season
Purdue entered 2005 highly ranked and as a dark horse candidate to win the Big 10 before losing six straight and falling to 2–6 after a blowout loss to Penn State. While the Boilermakers finished the 2005 season 5–6, the team closed out the year on a three-game winning streak. Purdue's coaching staff experienced several changes in the off-season. Jim Chaney, the offensive coordinator, left for a position with the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. Bill Legg and Ed Zaunbrecher succeeded Chaney as dual offensive coordinators. The Boilermakers returned seven starters on offense and four on defense. The condition of Ross–Ade Stadium's turf became a major issue in the 2005 season. A permanent sod of Bermuda grass was laid down in the off-season to replace the old turf.
Post-season
The Big Ten coaches and media selected Anthony Spencer to the first team all-conference squad. Wide receiver Dorien Bryant was chosen by the coaches for the second team, while the writers picked Bryant for the first team. Mike Otto was also named by the coaches to second team offensive squad.
Three Boilermaker football players were selected in the 2007 NFL Draft. Defensive End Anthony Spencer was selected in the first round by the Dallas Cowboys. Offensive Linemen Uche Nwaneri and Mike Otto were also drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans, respectively.