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Ohio College Nicknames Trivia Quiz

From the Buckeye state: I'll give you the college or university, you pick the correct nickname. All multiple choice, starting with the easiest one...

A multiple-choice quiz by crakar. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
crakar

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,081

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2555

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the nickname of Ohio State University? Hint

Bobcats

Badgers

Buckeyes

Flyers

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the University of Toledo's nickname? Hint

Tigers

Rockets

Falcons

Bishops

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the nickname of Cleveland State University? Hint

Penguins

Brush Arcs

Vikings

Zips

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the nickname of Ohio Northern University? Hint

Pandas

Polar Bears

Owls

Lawyers

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the nickname of Heidelberg College? Hint

Eagles

Frankfurters

Student Princes

Crusaders

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Youngstown State University's nickname? Hint

Zips

Penguins

Irish

Hawks

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the University of Dayton's nickname? Hint

Jesuits

Cash Registers

Flyers

Musketeers

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the nickname of Ohio University? Hint

Red Hawks

Tigers

Bobcats

Rangers

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the University of Cincinnati's nickname? Hint

Red Stockings

Bobcats

Bearcats

Bengals

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the nickname of Kent State University? Hint

Crimson Flashes

Golden Flashes

Cougars

Golden Hurricane

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the nickname of Ohio State University?

Answer: Buckeyes

Actually, it is called THE Ohio State University! Need I say more?

2. What is the University of Toledo's nickname?

Answer: Rockets

Just south of the border with "that state up north", as Woody Hayes so fondly called Michigan.

3. What is the nickname of Cleveland State University?

Answer: Vikings

It's not the only university in Cleveland... there is life beyond the Indians, Browns, and Cavaliers!!!

4. What is the nickname of Ohio Northern University?

Answer: Polar Bears

Just south of U.S.30 in Ada, Ohio, where all the footballs used in the NFL are made!!!

5. What is the nickname of Heidelberg College?

Answer: Student Princes

Located in the city named after Ohio's first governor, Edward Tiffin.

6. What is Youngstown State University's nickname?

Answer: Penguins

The Ohio State football coach, Jim Tressel, coached here before his move to Columbus.

7. What is the University of Dayton's nickname?

Answer: Flyers

Many Ohio high school football tournament games are held each year in Dayton's Welcome Stadium.

8. What is the nickname of Ohio University?

Answer: Bobcats

In Athens, Ohio, surrounded by the beautiful Hocking Hills. Home of Old Man's Cave, for you tourists.

9. What is the University of Cincinnati's nickname?

Answer: Bearcats

NORTH of the Ohio River, the Queen City. It's really NOT in Kentucky!!!

10. What is the nickname of Kent State University?

Answer: Golden Flashes

Unfortunately, this is where four students ended up dead on May 4, 1970. I understand that there is a memorial in the parking lot where it happened, although I have never seen it. Located in the Cleveland - Akron area, 12 miles north of Akron.

Source: Author crakar

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