Get ready for a thrilling journey into the world of college football trivia! The battle between Michigan and Ohio State is legendary, and we're about to test your knowledge of this iconic rivalry.
Eleven Warriors, the ultimate hub for Buckeye enthusiasts, is challenging you to prove your expertise. Each week, we'll present a quiz to gauge your understanding of Ohio State football and its upcoming opponents. Last week, the Buckeyes secured a dominant 42-9 victory over Rutgers, and now they're gearing up for the highly anticipated clash in Ann Arbor, aiming to break a four-game losing streak against their rivals.
But here's where it gets controversial... Are you ready to put your brain to the test? We have two simple rules: no search engines allowed, and play fair by only attempting the quiz once. Remember, you must click "Finish Quiz" to reveal your results.
Last year's Rutgers Report Card revealed some intriguing insights. The Eleven Warriors community faced a challenging quiz, with only 7 out of 10 questions answered correctly. Here's a breakdown of the correct answers and the percentage of participants who got them right:
Rutgers Trivia Answers:
- Davison Igbinosun - 89% of participants identified this starting cornerback who played for Union High School in New Jersey.
- Maryland - Ohio State's undefeated record against another Big Ten school was correctly identified by 85% of the community.
- Safeties - Greg Schiano, Rutgers' head coach, coached this position group with the Buckeyes in 2016 and 2017, but only 35% got it right.
- Tathan Martell - An Ohio State quarterback set a school record against Rutgers, and 54% of participants knew it was him.
- J.T. Barrett - This Buckeye quarterback accounted for five touchdowns in back-to-back games against Rutgers, but only 38% recognized him.
- Caleb Downs - The only Buckeye not from New Jersey, 83% correctly identified him.
- Penn State - In 2016, Ohio State's 669-yard offensive performance against Rutgers was second only to their 686-yard game against this team in 2013, with only 22% getting it right.
- Jack Tatum - A Buckeye legend from New Jersey, 61% knew he was a national champion, Super Bowl winner, and College Football Hall of Famer.
- Kyle McCord - This Ohio State quarterback completed 11 consecutive passes against Rutgers and set a school record, with 51% identifying him.
- Calista Flockhart - A Rutgers graduate and actress known for Ally McBeal, married to Harrison Ford, 79% correctly guessed her identity.
The community's overall score is impressive, with 101 out of 110 correct answers, but there were some surprising misses. Here are the questions that stumped the majority:
- 56% believed Schiano coached linebackers during his time at Ohio State.
- 46% thought C.J. Stroud was the quarterback who accounted for five touchdowns against Rutgers.
- 52% guessed Nebraska as the team Ohio State dominated in 2013.
And this is the part most people miss... These questions highlight the fine line between knowledge and assumption. It's easy to make incorrect assumptions, especially in a sport as complex as college football. So, are you ready to challenge your assumptions and prove your expertise? Take the quiz and join the discussion! We want to hear your thoughts and opinions. Do you agree with the community's answers? What strategies can we use to improve our knowledge of this iconic rivalry? Let's dive into the comments and spark some friendly debate!