 The 2006 season was Kolb's signature college year, in which he threw 30 touchdowns and only four interceptions on the way to a 10-4 record and a Conference USA championship.He went 22-for-35 for 235 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Rice University on September 2, and was named the Conference USA Player of the Week for his efforts.He was named as a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award on November 1.