The 1906 Detroit College Tigers football team was an American football team that represented Detroit College (renamed the University of Detroit in 1911) as an independent during the

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. In its second season under head coach

Edward J. Ryan Edward James Ryan was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Detroit College—now known as the University of Detroit Mercy for the 1902 and 1906 seasons, compiling a record of 7–5–1. Ryan also coached ...

, the team compiled a 4–2–1 record and outscored its opponents by a combined total of 52 to 21. The football team had disbanded during the 1905 season. In early October 1906, the college faculty decided upon further consideration to allow students to participate in sports, on the condition that the athletic association bear all expense.

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