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Buckeye Trivia Challenge

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Buckeye Trivia Challenge

Buckeye fans, it’s time to play, cheer and win for the Scarlet & Gray!

Test your Buckeye knowledge for a chance to win big!

Ohio State-centric trivia questions will be sent via text messaging.

Sign up online

Or text GoBucks to 84224 (one word) to begin sign-up process.

Think you know everything about The Ohio State University? Join the Buckeye Trivia Challenge during the postseason to win tailgate-worthy prizes as the Buckeyes charge through the playoffs! Prepare to test your knowledge of quirky and forgotten facts about the university.

How does the challenge work?

It's easy, free and fun, just sign up for texts to join!

The challenge begins Wednesday, December 18 at Noon ET.

During the first round, trivia questions will arrive Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at Noon ET.

For future rounds, texts would be sent each Monday, Wednesday and Friday between Noon–6 p.m. ET throughout Ohio State's postseason run. No trivia would be sent on Christmas Day.

 

What are the prizes?

For Round One, 10 winners will receive a portable Bluetooth speaker. Perfect for your next tailgate! Winners will be contacted December 23. 

For the Quarterfinals, four (4) lucky winners will receive a Bonfire Solo Stove. Perfect for your next tailgate! Winners will be contacted by January 6.

For the Semifinals, two (2) lucky winners will receive a 55-inch television. Perfect for your next tailgate! Winners will be contacted by January 13.

For the National Championship one (1) lucky winner will win our grand prize – an electric bicycle!

As the Buckeyes advance, so do the prizes — bigger and better rewards await in each round! Get in early and play every round — the more you participate, the better your chances of winning.

How to join?

Use the online registration to opt in to receive trivia texts.

Or text GoBucks to 84224 (one word).

Additional information

  • Must be 18 years or older to participate. 
  • Prizes will only be shipped within the continental U.S. 
  • Every response, whether correct or not, earns you an entry to win. 
  • Every Buckeye game kicks off another round of incredible prizes to win.