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Quiz about Buckeyes Football  1990s
Quiz about Buckeyes Football  1990s

Buckeyes Football - 1990s Trivia Quiz


A quiz for real Buckeye football fans of the 1990s.

A multiple-choice quiz by greatanswerer. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
153,101
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
1677
Last 3 plays: gogetem (11/15), Guest 216 (4/15), Guest 65 (12/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which Buckeye receiver of the 1990s, left the school as the leader in receiving yards, with 2,855?
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Question 2 of 15
2. Which former University of Michigan star did David Boston get into a helmet smacking altercation with, in the 1997 battle between Ohio State and Michigan?
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Question 3 of 15
3. In the 1990s, the Buckeyes had several All-Americans. Which of the following Buckeye linebackers was never an All-American in the decade? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. In 1996, the Buckeyes finished with a 10-1 record, and made a trip to the 1997 Rose Bowl. The Buckeyes faced Arizona State in a back and forth battle, that was decided in the final minutes. The Buckeyes came out victorious. What was the final score of the 1997 Rose Bowl?
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Question 5 of 15
5. John Cooper, who coached the Buckeyes throughout the 1990s, was notorious in Columbus for not winning big games. Cooper lost several big bowl games, as well as several games to Michigan in the 1990s, which eventually led to his firing in January of 2001. However, Cooper did win some bowl games during his time in Columbus. How many bowl victories did John Cooper lead the Buckeyes to in the 1990s? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. In 1995, Eddie George had one of the greatest running days in Ohio State hisory. George tore off 314 yards in a 41-3 buckeye victory. Who was the opponent that came into the Horseshoe and suffered through George's amazing performance that day? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. The Buckeyes had a great line of running backs throughout the 1990s. Which of the following running backs was paired with the incorrect jersey number from their Buckeye days? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. In the second game of the 1996 season, the Pittsburgh Panthers came into the Horseshoe. The result of this game would be the largest margin of victory for the Buckeyes in the decade of the 1990s. What was the final score of this game? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. This big offensive lineman played with the Buckeyes from 1994-1996. He was a 2 time all-Big Ten member, and also a 2 time All-American. He is a native of Sandusky Ohio and played at Sandusky High School. He also finished 4th on the Heisman trophy list in 1996. Who is this Buckeye offensive lineman? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which of the following never played for the Buckeyes in the 1990s?
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Question 11 of 15
11. Throughout the 1990s, six different players led the team in tackles for a season. Who was the only Buckeye player to lead the team in tackles for 3 years in the 1990s?
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Question 12 of 15
12. In 1995, what Buckeye had 13 sacks, breaking the single season record of 12, that he set a year earlier?
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Question 13 of 15
13. The Buckeyes had several good kickers throughout the 1990s. Which of these following kickers, made a 55 yard field goal against Indiana in the 1990s? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Throughout the 1990s, the Buckeyes beat several different teams. They compiled a record of 91-29-1 during the decade. Which of the following teams did Ohio State have the most wins against without a loss or a tie, in the 90s? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. The Buckeyes won a National Championship during the 1990s?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which Buckeye receiver of the 1990s, left the school as the leader in receiving yards, with 2,855?

Answer: David Boston

Boston was the leading receiver in Buckeye history despite only playing for 3 years, from 1996-1998. Boston later played for the San Diego Chargers in the NFL.
2. Which former University of Michigan star did David Boston get into a helmet smacking altercation with, in the 1997 battle between Ohio State and Michigan?

Answer: Charles Woodson

Boston went on to score a touchdown against the future Heisman trophy winner, but Woodson's Wolverines won the game 20-14.
3. In the 1990s, the Buckeyes had several All-Americans. Which of the following Buckeye linebackers was never an All-American in the decade?

Answer: Greg Bellisari

Steve Tovar was named an All-American in 1991 and 1992, Katzenmoyer was a 1997 All-American, and Na'il Diggs was an All-American in 1999. Despite playing for several good teams from 1993-1996, Bellisari was never named to an All-American team.
4. In 1996, the Buckeyes finished with a 10-1 record, and made a trip to the 1997 Rose Bowl. The Buckeyes faced Arizona State in a back and forth battle, that was decided in the final minutes. The Buckeyes came out victorious. What was the final score of the 1997 Rose Bowl?

Answer: 20-17

Buckeye quarterback Joe Germaine hit wide receiver David Boston in the enzone, in the final minute, to make the score 20-17. The extra point was blocked, keeping the final outcome at 20-17. This marked the first time the Buckeyes won a Rose Bowl game since 1974, when they defeated the USC Trojans 42-21 under legendary head coach Woody Hayes.
5. John Cooper, who coached the Buckeyes throughout the 1990s, was notorious in Columbus for not winning big games. Cooper lost several big bowl games, as well as several games to Michigan in the 1990s, which eventually led to his firing in January of 2001. However, Cooper did win some bowl games during his time in Columbus. How many bowl victories did John Cooper lead the Buckeyes to in the 1990s?

Answer: 3

The Buckeyes won the 1993 Holiday Bowl against the BYU Cougars, 28-21. They also won the previously mentioned 1997 Rose Bowl against Arizona State. The Buckeyes closed out the decade with a 24-14 win over Texas A&M in the 1999 Sugar Bowl. Cooper's bowl record in the 1990s was 3-7.
6. In 1995, Eddie George had one of the greatest running days in Ohio State hisory. George tore off 314 yards in a 41-3 buckeye victory. Who was the opponent that came into the Horseshoe and suffered through George's amazing performance that day?

Answer: Illinois

The 314 yards that day, were only part of a season in which George ran for 1,927 yards. Both of these marks stood as Ohio State records. George also earned the Heisman trophy in 1995.
7. The Buckeyes had a great line of running backs throughout the 1990s. Which of the following running backs was paired with the incorrect jersey number from their Buckeye days?

Answer: Pepe Pearson - 28

Pearson actually wore 29 during his playing days at Ohio State. Pearson's playing career with the Buckeyes spanned from 1994-1997.
8. In the second game of the 1996 season, the Pittsburgh Panthers came into the Horseshoe. The result of this game would be the largest margin of victory for the Buckeyes in the decade of the 1990s. What was the final score of this game?

Answer: 72-0

Heading into the game, the Buckeyes were favored by 36 points. They ended up doubling this point spread and winning by 72. The week earlier, the Buckeyes beat the Rice Owls 70-7. That margin of victory stood as the largest margin of victory for the decade, for only one week, as it would be passed by the Pittsburgh margin of victory a week later.
9. This big offensive lineman played with the Buckeyes from 1994-1996. He was a 2 time all-Big Ten member, and also a 2 time All-American. He is a native of Sandusky Ohio and played at Sandusky High School. He also finished 4th on the Heisman trophy list in 1996. Who is this Buckeye offensive lineman?

Answer: Orlando Pace

Pace was the first ever lineman to win the Lombardi award as a sophomore. He was also the first ever two time Lombardi award winner. He was credited with 80 pancake blocks in the 1996 season. He left after his junior season, and became the number one overall pick in the 1997 NFL draft by the St. Louis Rams.
10. Which of the following never played for the Buckeyes in the 1990s?

Answer: Tim Biakabutuka

Nelson and Paul played defensive back for the Buckeyes from the early to the mid 90s. Sualua played fullback for the Buckeyes in the mid 90s as well. Biakabutuka actually played running back for the University of Michigan in the mid 90s.
11. Throughout the 1990s, six different players led the team in tackles for a season. Who was the only Buckeye player to lead the team in tackles for 3 years in the 1990s?

Answer: Steve Tovar

Tovar led the team in tackles from 90-92. He had 125 tackles in 1990, 97 tackles in 1991, and 128 tackles in 1992. Styles and Moore both led the team in tackles twice. (Styles in 93 and 94, and Moore in 96 and 98) Katzenmoyer never led the team in tackles.
12. In 1995, what Buckeye had 13 sacks, breaking the single season record of 12, that he set a year earlier?

Answer: Mike Vrabel

Vrabel not only held the Buckeye record for sacks in a season, but he also held the career sack record at Ohio State with 36.
13. The Buckeyes had several good kickers throughout the 1990s. Which of these following kickers, made a 55 yard field goal against Indiana in the 1990s?

Answer: Dan Stultz

Stultz made the 55 yarder against Indiana in his freshman year of 1997. Williams made several long field goals in his career, but never a 55 yarder. Jackson never accomplished the feat either. Nugent never kicked in the 1990s for the Buckeyes.
14. Throughout the 1990s, the Buckeyes beat several different teams. They compiled a record of 91-29-1 during the decade. Which of the following teams did Ohio State have the most wins against without a loss or a tie, in the 90s?

Answer: Minnesota

The Buckeyes had an 8-0 record against the Golden Gophers. They had a 7-0 record against Northwestern. The Buckeyes were 8-0-1 versus Indiana. Against Iowa, Ohio State was 7-1 during the 1990s.
15. The Buckeyes won a National Championship during the 1990s?

Answer: False

The Buckeyes came close in both 1996 and 1998, finishing second, but they never won a National Championship in the 1990s.
Source: Author greatanswerer

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