Question 1

Who is the two-time Heisman trophy winner at OSU?

Accepted Answer

Archie Griffin

Question 2

Which Buckeye receiver of the 1990's left the school as the leader in receiving yards with 2,855?

Accepted Answer

David Boston

Question 3

Art Schlister set an OSU single game record for passing yardage with 458 yards in 1981 against which team?

Accepted Answer

Florida State

Question 4

What fullback set an OSU single season record for the most touchdowns scored in 1975?

Accepted Answer

Pete Johnson

Question 5

Prior to OSU, John Cooper was the head coach at which Pac-10 University?

Accepted Answer

Arizona State

Question 6

In the early 1980's, what hefty runner dashed for a long touchdown against Illinois, over 50 yards of it with only one shoe on?

Accepted Answer

Keith Byars

Question 7

Who was the first player in college history to win two consecutive Heisman trophies? (1974 - 1975)

Accepted Answer

Archie Griffin

Question 8

"Woody" is the nickname for which legendary OSU coach?

Accepted Answer

Wayne Hayes

Question 9

In the mid 1980's what OSU quarterback chucked the ball out of bounds, to stop the clock on the fourth down, in the waning seconds against Purdue?

Accepted Answer

Mike Tomczak

Question 10

This former OSU assistant coach went on to beat OSU later in his career.  Who is he?

Accepted Answer

Lou Holtz

Question 11

What year did Woody Hayes retire?

Accepted Answer

1978

Question 12

Who was the first OSU player to win the Heisman?

Accepted Answer

Les Horvath

Question 13

OSU went 27 - 2 from 1968 - 1970, losing only to Michigan and what other team?

Accepted Answer

Stanford

Question 14

What high School did Art Schleister attend?

Accepted Answer

Miami Trace

Question 15

What year did OSU win their first national championship?

Accepted Answer

1942

Question 16

Who coached the Buckeyes before Jim Tressel?

Accepted Answer

John Cooper

Question 17

Which former University of Michigan star did David Boston get into a helmet smacking altercation, in the 1997 battle between OSU and Michigan?

Accepted Answer

Charles Woodson

Question 18

Prior to OSU, Earle Bruce was head coach at what university?

Accepted Answer

Iowa State

Question 19

Where was Woody Hayes born?

Accepted Answer

Clifton

Question 20

Ohio Field was built in what year?

Accepted Answer

1898

Question 21

Jim & Kirk Herbstreit were the first father-son combo to have captained the Buckeye.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 22

Woody Hayes vehemently refused to refer to the University of Michigan by name.  Instead he referred to them as "That team up north."

Accepted Answer

true

Question 23

How many national championships did Woody Hayes win while he was coaching at OSU?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 24

What is the name of OSU's mascot?

Accepted Answer

Brutus

Question 25

The Buckeyes play in the Ohio Stadium.  What is the nickname of the Ohio Stadium?

Accepted Answer

The Shoe

Question 26

Chris Speilman had more interceptions and tackles for lass than Brian Bassworth & Derrick Thomas combined in 1992.

Accepted Answer

false in 1987

Question 27

Woody Hayes punched Charlie Bauman in the 1978 Gator Bowl.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 28

When the Buckeyes played in the 2002-2003 National Championship game the final score was Miami 31 and OSU 24.

Accepted Answer

false OSU 31 - Miami 24 ---- We WON!

Question 29

Lou Holtz was the defensive team coach for the 1968 national championship game.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 30

Paul Brown was the coach during the 1942 national championship game.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 31

In the late 1970's which Buckeye caught a pass in 48 straight games, setting an NCAA record

Accepted Answer

Gary Williams

Question 32

Which quarterback was selected as the Big Ten MVP in 1998?

Accepted Answer

Joe Germaine

Question 33

Troy Smith and Tippy Dye are the only two OSU quarterbacks to get THREE wins against 'that team up north.'

Accepted Answer

true

Question 34

Charles "Chic" Harley was OSU's first three time All-American.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 35

Which team other than Miami took OSU into overtime in 2002?

Accepted Answer

Illinios

Question 36

In the 1990's the Buckeyes had several All-Americans.  Which of the Buckeye Line Backers was never an All-American in that decade?

Accepted Answer

Greg Bellisari

Question 37

In 1995, which Buckeye had 13 sacks, breaking the single season record of 12 he set a year earlier?

Accepted Answer

Mike Vrabel

Question 38

What was Full Back, Pete Johnson's #?

Accepted Answer

33

Question 39

What was Archie Griffin's number?

Accepted Answer

45

Question 40

Luke Fickle was a heavyweight wrestling champion, played for the Buckeyes, and went on to coach them as well.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 41

Who was the Buckeye coach with the highest number of wins?

Accepted Answer

Woody Hayes - Woody Hayes - (1951-1978)- 205; John Cooper (1988-200) - 111; Jim Tressel (2002-2010) 94; Urban Meyer (2012-2018) 82; Earle Bruce (1979-1987) 81

Question 42

Who am I?  I was a running-back, Heisman Trophy winner and I wore the number 27.

Accepted Answer

Eddie George

Question 43

Who won the OSU v Michigan game last year?

Accepted Answer

Michigan

Question 44

Which team has won more games in the OSU v Michigan rivalry games?

Accepted Answer

Michigan - Michigan officially leads  the overall series: 60-51-6

Ohio State Buckeye Football Trivia Quiz

2) Which Buckeye receiver of the 1990's left the school as the leader in receiving yards with 2,855?

3) Art Schlister set an OSU single game record for passing yardage with 458 yards in 1981 against which team?

4) What fullback set an OSU single season record for the most touchdowns scored in 1975?

5) Prior to OSU, John Cooper was the head coach at which Pac-10 University?

6) In the early 1980's, what hefty runner dashed for a long touchdown against Illinois, over 50 yards of it with only one shoe on?

7) Who was the first player in college history to win two consecutive Heisman trophies? (1974 - 1975)

8) "Woody" is the nickname for which legendary OSU coach?

9) In the mid 1980's what OSU quarterback chucked the ball out of bounds, to stop the clock on the fourth down, in the waning seconds against Purdue?

10) This former OSU assistant coach went on to beat OSU later in his career. Who is he?

11) What year did Woody Hayes retire?

12) Who was the first OSU player to win the Heisman?

13) OSU went 27 - 2 from 1968 - 1970, losing only to Michigan and what other team?

14) What high School did Art Schleister attend?

15) What year did OSU win their first national championship?

16) Who coached the Buckeyes before Jim Tressel?

17) Which former University of Michigan star did David Boston get into a helmet smacking altercation, in the 1997 battle between OSU and Michigan?

18) Prior to OSU, Earle Bruce was head coach at what university?

19) Where was Woody Hayes born?

20) Ohio Field was built in what year?

21) Jim & Kirk Herbstreit were the first father-son combo to have captained the Buckeye.

22) Woody Hayes vehemently refused to refer to the University of Michigan by name. Instead he referred to them as "That team up north."

23) How many national championships did Woody Hayes win while he was coaching at OSU?

24) What is the name of OSU's mascot?

25) The Buckeyes play in the Ohio Stadium. What is the nickname of the Ohio Stadium?

26) Chris Speilman had more interceptions and tackles for lass than Brian Bassworth & Derrick Thomas combined in 1992.

27) Woody Hayes punched Charlie Bauman in the 1978 Gator Bowl.

28) When the Buckeyes played in the 2002-2003 National Championship game the final score was Miami 31 and OSU 24.

29) Lou Holtz was the defensive team coach for the 1968 national championship game.

30) Paul Brown was the coach during the 1942 national championship game.

31) In the late 1970's which Buckeye caught a pass in 48 straight games, setting an NCAA record

32) Which quarterback was selected as the Big Ten MVP in 1998?

33) Troy Smith and Tippy Dye are the only two OSU quarterbacks to get THREE wins against 'that team up north.'

34) Charles "Chic" Harley was OSU's first three time All-American.

35) Which team other than Miami took OSU into overtime in 2002?

36) In the 1990's the Buckeyes had several All-Americans. Which of the Buckeye Line Backers was never an All-American in that decade?

37) In 1995, which Buckeye had 13 sacks, breaking the single season record of 12 he set a year earlier?

38) What was Full Back, Pete Johnson's #?

39) What was Archie Griffin's number?

40) Luke Fickle was a heavyweight wrestling champion, played for the Buckeyes, and went on to coach them as well.

41) Who was the Buckeye coach with the highest number of wins?

42) Who am I? I was a running-back, Heisman Trophy winner and I wore the number 27.

43) Who won the OSU v Michigan game last year?

44) Which team has won more games in the OSU v Michigan rivalry games?