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1. The Big Ten has been known by several names over the years. It crowned it's first champion in football in 1896, and this school repeated their championship in 1897. What school won the conferences first two championships?
2. Which member of the conference has won or shared in the most championships in the 20th century?
3. During the 1970's, Michigan or Ohio State won or shared in every Big 10 football championship. Only one other school managed a share of the football title during this decade. What school was it?
4. Every school in the Big Ten has won the football championship at least once. However, only one school has gone undefeated and beaten every team in the conference in the same year. What school accomplished this feat?
5. In 1935, the first Heisman Trophy was awarded to a player from a Big 10 school. Who won the first Heisman Trophy?
6. Many Big 10 teams battled for traditional trophies against conference rivals. What two schools compete for the "Floyd of Rosedale" trophy?
7. Bronko Nagurski was the first player in NCAA history to be voted an All-American at 2 different positions in the same season. What Big 10 team did Bronko Nagurski play for?
8. In 1999, ESPN ran a 'End of the Century' fan poll to determine the 10 greatest rivalries in sports. What position did the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry occupy in this poll?
9. Perhaps the most infamous coaching rivalry in Big 10 football history was Bo Schembechler of Michigan, versus Woody Hayes of Ohio State. The two legendary coaches faced off 10 times between 1969 (Bo's first year as Michigan's coach), and 1978 (Woody's final year as Ohio State coach). Woody won more games in this period?
10. One of the most famous helmet designs in college football is Michigans blue helmet, with the maize 'winged' design on the front. In what year did Michigan debut their 'winged' helmet?
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