Get ready for a thrilling journey into the world of Ohio State football and its legendary rivalry with Michigan! We're about to dive into a quiz that will test your knowledge and keep you on the edge of your seat. The Eleven Warriors community is renowned for its Buckeye expertise, but can you prove your mettle?
Each week, we present a 10-question quiz to challenge even the most die-hard fans. This week, as Ohio State gears up for its trip to Ann Arbor, we're delving into the history of The Game and the Buckeyes' quest to break their four-game losing streak against those crafty Wolverines. But here's where it gets controversial... will you be able to navigate the tricky waters of this rivalry's trivia?
Our two simple rules: Engage your brain, not a search engine, and play fair by only submitting one attempt. Remember, you must click "Finish Quiz" to reveal your results.
Let's begin with a look back at last year's quiz on Ohio State's matchup with Rutgers. The correct answers and the percentage of participants who got them right are revealed below. Can you beat the odds?
Rutgers Trivia Answers:
Davison Igbinosun - 89% got this right. Impressive, but can you name the starting cornerback who played for Union High School in New Jersey?
Maryland - 85% knew that Ohio State has an undefeated record against this Big Ten school. Can you identify the other team that the Buckeyes have never lost to?
Safeties - Only 35% knew that Greg Schiano, Rutgers' head coach, coached this position group with the Buckeyes in 2016 and 2017. A tricky one, but can you name the position group he coached during his time as Ohio State's defensive coordinator?
Tathan Martell - 54% recognized this Buckeye quarterback's achievement against Rutgers in 2018. Can you recall which quarterback set a school record by finishing a game without an incompletion while attempting at least 10 passes?
J.T. Barrett - 38% knew that this quarterback accounted for five touchdowns in back-to-back games against Rutgers. A tough one, but can you name the Buckeye who achieved this feat?
Caleb Downs - 83% correctly identified the Buckeye who is not from New Jersey. A simple question, but can you name the other players on this list and their states of origin?
Penn State - Only 22% remembered that Ohio State amassed 686 yards against this team in 2013. Can you recall the opponent and the score of the game where the Buckeyes set the second-most total yards against a Big Ten team?
Jack Tatum - 61% knew that this Buckeye legend is from New Jersey. Can you name other Ohio State players who have won national championships and Super Bowls, and are now in the College Football Hall of Fame?
Kyle McCord - 51% identified this quarterback who set a school record with 18 consecutive completions. Can you name the player who completed his first 11 passes against Rutgers and his last seven against Wisconsin?
Calista Flockhart - 79% knew that this actress, known for her role in Ally McBeal, is a Rutgers graduate and married to Harrison Ford. Can you name other famous alumni or spouses of Rutgers graduates?
The Eleven Warriors community had a mixed bag of results, with 7 out of 10 questions answered correctly. Interestingly, the incorrect answers received more votes on three questions. Here's a look at those controversial picks:
- 56% believed Schiano coached linebackers during his time at Ohio State.
- 46% thought C.J. Stroud accounted for five touchdowns in back-to-back games against Rutgers.
- 52% guessed Nebraska as the team the Buckeyes dominated in 2013.
As we head into the regular season finale, the community's overall score stands at 101 out of 110, with an average of 92%. Will you be able to improve on these numbers? Can you navigate the tricky waters of Ohio State's history and its rivalry with Michigan? Prove your knowledge and join the discussion below! We want to hear your thoughts and opinions on these trivia questions. Are there any other controversial picks or interesting facts you'd like to share? Let's keep the conversation going!
