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Questions and Answers

1.

Which OSU runner dashed for a long TD against Illinois ending up with only one shoe on?
- A.
  
  Tim Spencer
- B.
  
  Keith Byars
- C.
  
  Vaughn Broadnax
- D.
  
  Pete Johnson
Correct Answer
B. Keith Byars
2.

John Cooper coached at what school just prior to becoming the Ohio State head coach?
- A.
  
  Arizona State
- B.
  
  Oregon
- C.
  
  Oregon State
- D.
  
  Wisconsin
Correct Answer
A. Arizona State
3.

Former Ohio State Buckeye great Chris Carter attended what Ohio high school?
- A.
  
  Hamilton
- B.
  
  Middletown
- C.
  
  St. Xavier
- D.
  
  Moeller
Correct Answer
B. Middletown
4.

What fullback set a OSU record with 26 touchdowns his junior year in 1975?
- A.
  
  Pete Johnson
- B.
  
  Tom Matte
- C.
  
  Matt Snell
- D.
  
  Jim Otis
Correct Answer
A. Pete Johnson
5.

Who was Ohio State's first three-time All-American?
- A.
  
  Charles "Chic" Harley
- B.
  
  Wes Fesler
- C.
  
  Archie Griffin
- D.
  
  Howard "Hopalong" Cassady
Correct Answer
A. Charles "Chic" Harley
6.

In 1998, OSU's Joe Germaine won the Big Ten MVP Award by passing for how many yards?
- A.
  
  2,900
- B.
  
  1,200
- C.
  
  2,430
- D.
  
  3,240
Correct Answer
D. 3,240
7.

In the 1990 Liberty Bowl, OSU lost to which service academy 23-11?
- A.
  
  Navy
- B.
  
  Air Force
- C.
  
  Army
- D.
  
  Coast Guard
Correct Answer
B. Air Force
8.

From 1952 to 1975 what was Woody Hayes' record against Michigan?
- A.
  
  16-7-1
- B.
  
  13-10-1
- C.
  
  22-2
- D.
  
  15-5-4
Correct Answer
A. 16-7-1
9.

What OSU player set a record with 458 passing yards against Florida State in 1981?
- A.
  
  Mike Tomczak
- B.
  
  Troy Smith
- C.
  
  Art Schlichter
- D.
  
  Joe Germaine
Correct Answer
C. Art Schlichter
10.

Which Ohio State wide receiver caught 9 passes for a single game record of 253 yards in a 54-14 pounding of Pittsburgh in 1995?
- A.
  
  Chris Carter
- B.
  
  Gary Williams
- C.
  
  Terry Glenn
- D.
  
  Santonio Holmes
Correct Answer
C. Terry Glenn
11.

For how many seasons did John W. Wilce coach the Ohio State Buckeyes?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  11
- C.
  
  16
- D.
  
  6
Correct Answer
C. 16
12.

Between the years 1969 - 2000, how many times did the Buckeyes go to the Rose Bowl?
- A.
  
  Nine
- B.
  
  Eighteen
- C.
  
  One
- D.
  
  Three
Correct Answer
A. Nine
13.

How many consecutive years did OSU go to the Rose Bowl during the Archie Griffin Era?
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Four
- D.
  
  One
Correct Answer
C. Four
14.

At which bowl game did Woody Hayes hit Clemson player Charlie Bauman after an interception?
- A.
  
  1978 Rose Bowl
- B.
  
  1978 Gator Bowl
- C.
  
  1970 Sugar Bowl
- D.
  
  1980 Rose Bowl
Correct Answer
B. 1978 Gator Bowl
15.

Ohio State was 7-1 in 1972 Conference play, who was their head coach that year?
- A.
  
  Wes Fesler
- B.
  
  Jim Tressel
- C.
  
  Albert E. Herrnstein
- D.
  
  Woody Hayes
Correct Answer
D. Woody Hayes

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Test Your Knowledge On Ohio State Buckeye Football

Which OSU runner dashed for a long TD against Illinois ending up with only one shoe on?

John Cooper coached at what school just prior to becoming the Ohio State head coach?

Former Ohio State Buckeye great Chris Carter attended what Ohio high school?

What fullback set a OSU record with 26 touchdowns his junior year in 1975?

Who was Ohio State's first three-time All-American?

In 1998, OSU's Joe Germaine won the Big Ten MVP Award by passing for how many yards?

In the 1990 Liberty Bowl, OSU lost to which service academy 23-11?

From 1952 to 1975 what was Woody Hayes' record against Michigan?

What OSU player set a record with 458 passing yards against Florida State in 1981?

Which Ohio State wide receiver caught 9 passes for a single game record of 253 yards in a 54-14 pounding of Pittsburgh in 1995?

For how many seasons did John W. Wilce coach the Ohio State Buckeyes?

Between the years 1969 - 2000, how many times did the Buckeyes go to the Rose Bowl?

How many consecutive years did OSU go to the Rose Bowl during the Archie Griffin Era?

At which bowl game did Woody Hayes hit Clemson player Charlie Bauman after an interception?

Ohio State was 7-1 in 1972 Conference play, who was their head coach that year?