Are you ready to prove you're the ultimate Buckeye fan? Eleven Warriors Trivia is back, and this time we're diving into the heated rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan, a clash that has defined college football for generations. But here's where it gets controversial: can you separate fact from folklore in this storied matchup? And this is the part most people miss—the details that could make or break your trivia score.
Eleven Warriors is the go-to destination for the most passionate and knowledgeable Buckeye fans worldwide. Now, it’s your turn to step up and showcase your expertise. Each week, we craft a 10-question quiz to test your grasp of Ohio State football history and its upcoming opponents. Fresh off a dominating 42-9 victory over Rutgers in their regular-season home finale, the Buckeyes are gearing up for The Game in Ann Arbor, where they aim to snap a four-game losing streak against their arch-rivals. Bold claim alert: Some might call it a rivalry; others call it a battle for pride—what’s your take?
Here’s how it works: Two simple rules apply—use your brain (not Google) and play only once. Once you’ve answered all questions, don’t forget to click “Finish Quiz” to reveal your score. Think you’ve got what it takes?
Rutgers Report Card Recap
Last week’s quiz revealed some surprising results. Below is a breakdown of the correct answers and the percentage of participants who aced each question. Spoiler alert: even the most die-hard fans got stumped on a few!
| No. | QUESTION | CORRECT ANSWER | % CORRECT |
|----|----------|----------------|-----------|
| 1 | Which starting cornerback hails from Union High School in New Jersey? | Davison Igbinosun | 89% |
| 2 | Ohio State is undefeated against Rutgers. Name another Big Ten team they’ve never lost to. | Maryland | 85% |
| 3 | Greg Schiano, Rutgers’ head coach, was Ohio State’s defensive coordinator. Which position did he coach in 2016-2017? | Safeties | 35% |
| 4 | Which Buckeye QB completed every pass (min. 10 attempts) in a game against Rutgers in 2018? | Tate Martell | 54% |
| 5 | Which Buckeye QB scored five touchdowns in consecutive games against Rutgers? | J.T. Barrett | 38% |
| 6 | Which Buckeye on this list is not from New Jersey? | Caleb Downs | 83% |
| 7 | In 2016, Ohio State amassed 669 yards against Rutgers. Which team did they rack up 686 yards against in 2013? | Penn State | 22% |
| 8 | Which Buckeye legend from New Jersey won a national championship, Super Bowl, and is in the College Football Hall of Fame? | Jack Tatum | 61% |
| 9 | Which Buckeye QB completed his first 11 passes against Rutgers and set a school record for consecutive completions? | Kyle McCord | 51% |
| 10 | This Rutgers alum starred in Ally McBeal and is married to Harrison Ford. Who is she? | Calista Flockhart | 79% |
Overall, the Eleven Warriors community answered 7 out of 10 questions correctly. However, three questions left fans scratching their heads. For instance, 56% mistakenly believed Schiano coached linebackers, 46% thought C.J. Stroud was the QB with five touchdowns in back-to-back Rutgers games, and 52% guessed Nebraska as the team Ohio State trounced 63-14 in 2013. Oops!
For the second week in a row, three questions proved too tricky for the majority. Heading into the regular season finale, the community’s average score has dipped to 92%. Can you do better?
Controversy Corner: Is Ohio State’s rivalry with Michigan truly as one-sided as some claim, or is there more to the story? And does Rutgers deserve more credit for pushing the Buckeyes in recent years? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—we’re here to debate!
