2006_Mount_Union_Purple_Raiders_football_team

2006 Mount Union Purple Raiders football team

2006 Mount Union Purple Raiders football team

American college football season

The 2006 Mount Union Purple Raiders football team was an American football team that represented the University of Mount Union in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) during the 2006 NCAA Division III football season. In their 21st year under head coach Larry Kehres, the Purple Raiders compiled a perfect 15–0 record, won the OAC championship, advanced to the NCAA Division III playoffs, and defeated Wisconsin–Whitewater, 35–16, in the national championship game.[1]

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Sophomore tailback Nate Kmic led the team with 2,365 rushing yards and 26 rushing touchdowns. By the conclusion of his senior season, Kmic became the all-time leading rusher in college football history.

The team played its home games at Mount Union Stadium in Alliance, Ohio.

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References

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    "2006 Football". University of Mount Union. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
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    "Mount Union romps in Virginia". The Akron Beacon Journal. September 3, 2006. p. C11 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Purple Raiders turn the tables". The Akron Beacon Journal. October 8, 2006. p. C9 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Defense steps up to solidify shutout". The Akron Beacon Journal. October 22, 2006. p. C11 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "Cardinals dream ends". Democrat and Chronicle. December 10, 2006. pp. 1D, 8D – via Newspapers.com.
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    "No fairy-tale finale". Wisconsin State Journal. December 17, 2006. pp. E1, E4 – via Newspapers.com.
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    "2006 Mount Union Football Statistics". Mount Union.
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