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Can you answer all these questions about Ohio State Buckeye Football?

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1.

2012 Ohio State coach Urban Meyer played college football for which Ohio school?
- A.
  
  Kent State
- B.
  
  Cincinnati
- C.
  
  Ohio State
- D.
  
  Miami
Correct Answer
B. Cincinnati

Explanation
Urban Meyer played college football for the University of Cincinnati.

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2.

Which of the following dates was listed as "open" on Ohio State's schedule for the 2012 season?
- A.
  
  November 10th
- B.
  
  November 24th
- C.
  
  November 3rd
- D.
  
  November 17th
Correct Answer
A. November 10th

Explanation
In the given question, the correct answer is November 10th. This can be inferred by the phrase "listed as open" in the question. The other three dates, November 24th, November 3rd, and November 17th, were not listed as open on Ohio State's schedule for the 2012 season.

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3.

During the 2012 season, 3 of Ohio State's games in which month were night games?
- A.
  
  September
- B.
  
  October
- C.
  
  December
- D.
  
  November
Correct Answer
B. October

Explanation
In the 2012 season, Ohio State had 3 night games in October.

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4.

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer had his first college head coaching job with which school?
- A.
  
  Utah
- B.
  
  Colorado State
- C.
  
  Bowling Green
- D.
  
  Illinois State
Correct Answer
C. Bowling Green

Explanation
Urban Meyer had his first college head coaching job with Bowling Green.

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5.

Which team won Ohio State's 2012 Spring Game?
- A.
  
  Silver
- B.
  
  Gray
- C.
  
  Red
- D.
  
  Scarlet
Correct Answer
D. Scarlet

Explanation
In the 2012 Ohio State Spring Game, the Scarlet team emerged as the winner.

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6.

Ohio State had to play their 2012 season without linebacker Jordan Whiting, who transferred to where?
- A.
  
  Kentucky
- B.
  
  Louisville
- C.
  
  Florida
- D.
  
  Duke
Correct Answer
B. Louisville

Explanation
In the 2012 season, Ohio State had to play without linebacker Jordan Whiting because he transferred to Louisville.

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7.

George Makridis went into Ohio State's 2012 training camp as the projected starter at which position?
- A.
  
  Kicker
- B.
  
  Punter
- C.
  
  Kick Returner
- D.
  
  Long Snapper
Correct Answer
D. Long Snapper

Explanation
George Makridis went into Ohio State's 2012 training camp as the projected starter at the Long Snapper position. This means that he was expected to be the player responsible for accurately snapping the ball to the punter or holder during punts or field goal attempts.

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8.

Ohio State's John Simon came into the 2012 season with how many career starts?
- A.
  
  52
- B.
  
  39
- C.
  
  13
- D.
  
  26
Correct Answer
D. 26

Explanation
John Simon came into the 2012 season with 26 career starts. This means that he had started in 26 games prior to the 2012 season.

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9.

Ohio State's Corey Brown was on the 2012 "preseason watch list" for which award in 2012?
- A.
  
  Nagurksi Award
- B.
  
  Lombardi Award
- C.
  
  Outland Trophy
- D.
  
  Biletnikoff Award
Correct Answer
D. Biletnikoff Award

Explanation
Corey Brown, a player from Ohio State, was on the "preseason watch list" for the Biletnikoff Award in 2012. The Biletnikoff Award is given annually to the outstanding college football receiver in the United States. Being on the preseason watch list indicates that Brown was recognized as a potential candidate for the award based on his previous performances and skills as a receiver.

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10.

How many lettermen from Ohio State's 2011 season did not return for the 2012 season?
- A.
  
  35
- B.
  
  45
- C.
  
  25
- D.
  
  15
Correct Answer
C. 25

Explanation
In the 2011 season, Ohio State had a total of 35 lettermen. Out of these lettermen, 25 did not return for the 2012 season.

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11.

For the 2012 season, Ohio State installed a massive new scoreboard made by which company?
- A.
  
  Toshiba
- B.
  
  Sony
- C.
  
  Magnavox
- D.
  
  Panasonic
Correct Answer
D. Panasonic

Explanation
In 2012, Ohio State installed a new scoreboard, and the company responsible for manufacturing it was Panasonic.

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12.

Which of the following is the correct first name pronunciation for Ohio State's Armani Reeves?
- A.
  
  Ar-MAH-nee
- B.
  
  AR-mah-NEE
- C.
  
  AR-mah-nee
- D.
  
  Ar-mah-NEE
Correct Answer
C. AR-mah-nee

Explanation
The correct first name pronunciation for Ohio State's Armani Reeves is AR-mah-nee.

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13.

During the 2012 season, Ohio State faced Miami (OH) for the first time since what year?
- A.
  
  2005
- B.
  
  2007
- C.
  
  2001
- D.
  
  2003
Correct Answer
A. 2005

Explanation
Ohio State faced Miami (OH) for the first time in 2005 during the 2012 season.

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14.

During the 2012 season, Ohio State faced California for the first time since what year?
- A.
  
  1972
- B.
  
  2002
- C.
  
  1992
- D.
  
  1982
Correct Answer
A. 1972

Explanation
Ohio State faced California for the first time since 1972 during the 2012 season. This means that there was a gap of 40 years between the two teams playing each other.

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15.

How many regular season games did Ohio State play at home in 2012?
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  7
- D.
  
  6
Correct Answer
A. 8

Explanation
In 2012, Ohio State played a total of 8 regular season games at home. This means that they had the opportunity to play in front of their home crowd for a majority of their games that season.

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Ohio State Buckeye Football Trivia - 5

2012 Ohio State coach Urban Meyer played college football for which Ohio school?

Which of the following dates was listed as "open" on Ohio State's schedule for the 2012 season?

During the 2012 season, 3 of Ohio State's games in which month were night games?

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer had his first college head coaching job with which school?

Which team won Ohio State's 2012 Spring Game?

Ohio State had to play their 2012 season without linebacker Jordan Whiting, who transferred to where?

George Makridis went into Ohio State's 2012 training camp as the projected starter at which position?

Ohio State's John Simon came into the 2012 season with how many career starts?

Ohio State's Corey Brown was on the 2012 "preseason watch list" for which award in 2012?

How many lettermen from Ohio State's 2011 season did not return for the 2012 season?

For the 2012 season, Ohio State installed a massive new scoreboard made by which company?

Which of the following is the correct first name pronunciation for Ohio State's Armani Reeves?

During the 2012 season, Ohio State faced Miami (OH) for the first time since what year?

During the 2012 season, Ohio State faced California for the first time since what year?

How many regular season games did Ohio State play at home in 2012?