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Buckeyes - Nuts for Bucks! Trivia Quiz

Here is a general knowledge quiz on anything to do with Ohio State football. This includes coaches, the band, mascots, and teams - past and present.

A multiple-choice quiz by dmbfanatic. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dmbfanatic

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
111,569

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. "Woody" is the nickname for which legendary Ohio State football coach? Hint

Wes Fesler

Wayne Hayes

Earl Bruce

Francis Schmidt

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Question 2 of 15

2. Prior to Ohio State, John Cooper was head coach at which Pac-10 university? Hint

USC

Arizona State

Arizona

Oregon

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Question 3 of 15

3. Prior to Ohio State, Earle Bruce was head coach at what midwestern university? Hint

Oklahoma State

Iowa

Iowa State

Kansas

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Question 4 of 15

4. "Woody" vehemently refused to refer to the University of Michigan by name. Instead, he referred to them as what? Hint

The mediocre maize and blue.

The overrated ones.

The wacky wolverines.

That team up north.

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Question 5 of 15

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

"The Jungle"

"The House that Woody Built"

"The Nut House"

"The Shoe"

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Question 6 of 15

6. T.B.D.B.I.T.L. is an acronym / a nickname for what Ohio State organization? Hint

The Ohio State Pep Club

The Ohio State Alumni Association

The Ohio State Marching Band

The Ohio State Student Athletic Organization

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Question 7 of 15

7. Their 2002 quarterback Craig Krenzel is an Ohio native?

True

False

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Question 8 of 15

8. Complete the title of this Ohio State spirit song: "We Don't Give a Damn About the Whole State of (which state)"? Hint

Wisconsin

Michigan

Illinois

Indiana

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Question 9 of 15

9. In 1950, Ohio State lost to arch rival Michigan, 9-3. This game was given a name due to the weather at the time. What was it called? Hint

The Mud Bowl

The Snow Bowl

The Rain Game

The Fall Classic

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Question 10 of 15

10. The state rock song of Ohio is "Hang On Sloopy". It is also a popular song during Ohio State football games. Which rock group sang "Sloopy"? Hint

Paul Revere and the Raiders

The Grass Roots

The McCoys

The Kingsmen

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Question 11 of 15

11. The Buckeye's last outright national championship in the 20th century was awarded in what year? Hint

1970

1975

1968

1982

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Question 12 of 15

12. The Ohio State University mascot is called what? Hint

Buck Buckeye

Nutty Buckeye

Brutus Buckeye

Bobby Buckeye

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Question 13 of 15

13. Starters Kenny Peterson and Michael Doss were both high school stars at what Akron-Canton area high school? Hint

Canton-McKinley

St. Vincent St. Mary

Timken

Glen Oak

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Question 14 of 15

14. 2002 Freshman running back Maurice Clarett hinted that he may try and turn pro after his freshman season. In what magazine was Maurice first quoted? Hint

Sports Illustrated

ESPN

Time

College Football Preview

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Question 15 of 15

15. Placekicker Mike Nugent set a school record for consecutive field goals (not extra points) made. How many did Mike kick to set his record? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Woody" is the nickname for which legendary Ohio State football coach?

Answer: Wayne Hayes

Wayne Woodrow "Woody" Hayes coached the Buckeyes to a record of 205-61-10 in the Big Ten from 1951-1978.

2. Prior to Ohio State, John Cooper was head coach at which Pac-10 university?

Answer: Arizona State

John Cooper in 2002 worked for the Cincinnati Bengals organization. His record over thirteen years at OSU was 111-43-4. However, "Coop" had a very difficult time beating Michigan. He was 2-10-1 against "that team up north."

3. Prior to Ohio State, Earle Bruce was head coach at what midwestern university?

Answer: Iowa State

Earle still shows up at practices to provides pep talks to the team. His record at OSU was 81-26-1 over eight years. Not too bad.

4. "Woody" vehemently refused to refer to the University of Michigan by name. Instead, he referred to them as what?

Answer: That team up north.

Woody was staunchly anti-Michigan. Woody wouldn't have anything to do with Michigan. If he ran out of gas in Michigan, he would push the car to Ohio, rather than pay for gas in "that state up north" (this is a true Woody story).

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

Answer: "The Shoe"

Built in 1922, Ohio Stadium has a seating capacity of over 100,568. Its nickname "The Shoe" or "The Horseshoe", as the stadium is shaped like a horseshoe.

6. T.B.D.B.I.T.L. is an acronym / a nickname for what Ohio State organization?

Answer: The Ohio State Marching Band

T.B.D.B.I.T.L. stands for "The Best Damn Band in the Land." The marching band was formed in 1879 as a military band.

7. Their 2002 quarterback Craig Krenzel is an Ohio native?

Answer: False

Craig is from Utica, Michigan. He was the only member of the 2002 team from Michigan.

8. Complete the title of this Ohio State spirit song: "We Don't Give a Damn About the Whole State of (which state)"?

Answer: Michigan

In 2002, OSU fans began to playfully insert the line "except the place where Krenzel's from" into the song.

9. In 1950, Ohio State lost to arch rival Michigan, 9-3. This game was given a name due to the weather at the time. What was it called?

Answer: The Snow Bowl

On November 25, 1950, the "Snow Bowl" was played in a driving snowstorm with temperatures in the teens.

10. The state rock song of Ohio is "Hang On Sloopy". It is also a popular song during Ohio State football games. Which rock group sang "Sloopy"?

Answer: The McCoys

The McCoys were actually from Ohio, and they recorded the song in 1965. OSU Band member John Tatgenhorst arranged the tune that year, and the song debuted in Ohio Stadium on October 9, 1965.

11. The Buckeye's last outright national championship in the 20th century was awarded in what year?

Answer: 1968

This was the year of the "Super Sophomores", which included such future NFL players as Rex Kern, Jim Otis, John Brockington, and Jack Tatum. In 1970, the Buckeyes were awarded a National Championship by the National Football Foundation.

12. The Ohio State University mascot is called what?

Answer: Brutus Buckeye

Brutus Buckeye first appeared as the OSU mascot in 1965. Brutus used to be a person inside a big oversized buckeye, which covered the whole body except the legs. It is actually quite amusing to see the old pictures. Now, Brutus wears a simple, smaller buckeye over the head, and this frees the whole body.

13. Starters Kenny Peterson and Michael Doss were both high school stars at what Akron-Canton area high school?

Answer: Canton-McKinley

Canton-McKinley is a football powerhouse. They currently play against such perennial Ohio football powerhouses such as Massillon Washington. Massillon Washington produced Ohio State alum and former NFL pro linebacker Chris Spielman.

14. 2002 Freshman running back Maurice Clarett hinted that he may try and turn pro after his freshman season. In what magazine was Maurice first quoted?

Answer: ESPN

Maurice basically said this, "Do I think about it? It's got to go through your head, man. It's got to go through your head. I'm not saying it's something I will do. I'm not saying it's something I won't do."

15. Placekicker Mike Nugent set a school record for consecutive field goals (not extra points) made. How many did Mike kick to set his record?

Answer: 23

Mike, a Centerville, Ohio, native, kicked 23 straight field goals without a miss. Against, Illinois, Mike made his first two field goals, but he missed the third.

Source: Author dmbfanatic

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