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BCS Rankings 2005 Trivia Quiz

Hey guys, this is a quiz on what the nicknames were for the final BCS rankings released on December 4th, 2005, for the season.

A multiple-choice quiz by UTHORNS09. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
UTHORNS09

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
220,578

Updated
May 10 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

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2924

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Question 1 of 10

1. The University of Southern California went undefeated once again in the regular season. Which mascot name belonged to them? Hint

Spartans

Trojans

Marines

Bulldogs

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Question 2 of 10

2. Coming in at number 2, Texas was with USC as the only teams undefeated in Division I-A football. Texas's mascot was which of the following for the season? Hint

Badgers

Eagles

Longhorns

Bulls

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Question 3 of 10

3. A team with the nickname of the Nittany Lions was ranked at number 3. Which team was this? Hint

Michigan

Penn St.

Wisconsin

Purdue

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Question 4 of 10

4. At number 4 in the season, it was the Ohio State ______ ? Hint

Gators

Buckeyes

Yellowjackets

Tigers

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Question 5 of 10

5. The computers decided Oregon ______ was number 5? Hint

Chickens

Huskies

Beavers

Ducks

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Fighting Irish came in at number 6. Which of these is the Fighting Irish? Hint

Notre Dame

Louisville

Kentucky

Indiana

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Question 7 of 10

7. Next to the number 7, were the Georgia _______ ? Hint

Lions

Eagles

Bulldogs

Tigers

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Question 8 of 10

8. University of Miami was ranked at number 8. They're the ________ ? Hint

Hurricanes

Cyclones

Tornadoes

Tropical Storm

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team with Tigers as their nickname came in at number 9? Hint

Missouri

Penn St.

Auburn

Clemson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these was the mascot for number 10 Virginia Tech? Hint

Hokies

Wildcats

Cavaliers

Buffaloes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The University of Southern California went undefeated once again in the regular season. Which mascot name belonged to them?

Answer: Trojans

USC was matched up with Texas for the 2006 Rose Bowl game.

2. Coming in at number 2, Texas was with USC as the only teams undefeated in Division I-A football. Texas's mascot was which of the following for the season?

Answer: Longhorns

The Texas Longhorns dominated the Big XII conference and won the championship game against Colorado, 70-3.

3. A team with the nickname of the Nittany Lions was ranked at number 3. Which team was this?

Answer: Penn St.

Penn St. were co-champions with Ohio St. of the Big-10 conference while going 10-1 and only losing to Michigan.

4. At number 4 in the season, it was the Ohio State ______ ?

Answer: Buckeyes

Ohio St. faced Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. Ohio St. was automatically qualified for a BCS bowl for being in the Big-10 conference and ranked #4.

5. The computers decided Oregon ______ was number 5?

Answer: Ducks

Oregon did not go to a BCS bowl since Ohio State and Notre Dame were automatically qualified. Instead, they played against Oklahoma in the Holiday Bowl.

6. The Fighting Irish came in at number 6. Which of these is the Fighting Irish?

Answer: Notre Dame

Notre Dame had a new coach, Charlie Weis, who went 9-2 during the season. It was their first BCS bowl in 5 years.

7. Next to the number 7, were the Georgia _______ ?

Answer: Bulldogs

Georgia beat LSU in the SEC Championpionship game to get a bid to the Sugar Bowl against West Virginia.

8. University of Miami was ranked at number 8. They're the ________ ?

Answer: Hurricanes

Miami finished 2nd in the South division of the ACC. They played LSU in the Peach Bowl.

9. Which team with Tigers as their nickname came in at number 9?

Answer: Auburn

Auburn played Wisconsin in the Capital One Bowl.

10. Which of these was the mascot for number 10 Virginia Tech?

Answer: Hokies

Virginia Tech lost to Florida St. in the ACC Championship game and played Louisville in the Gator Bowl.

Source: Author UTHORNS09

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