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College Colors and Nicknames Trivia Quiz

Guess the colors and nicknames of division 1 well-known college sports teams in the 2006 season.

A multiple-choice quiz by mmadness717. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
mmadness717

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,686

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
6580

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. With respect to team colors, which college doesn't fit in? Hint

Rutgers

Maryland

Ohio State

LSU

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Question 2 of 10

2. University of Florida, Arkansas, and Syracuse all have the colors of orange and blue.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which team has a nickname that does not fit the others? Hint

Kansas State

Arizona

Mississippi State

Kentucky

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Question 4 of 10

4. What's Miami University's (Miami of Ohio) main team color? Hint

Gold

Green

Red

Orange

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Scarlet Knights is the nickname for which University in New Jersey? Hint

Princeton

Seton Hall

Rutgers

Duke

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which college does not have the name of a color in their nickname? Hint

Rutgers

Saint John's

Syracuse

Maryland

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team's nickname is the Cornhuskers? Hint

Nebraska

Iowa State

Arkansas

Missouri

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which college's nickname doesn't start with an "s"? Hint

Michigan State

Arizona State

Oklahoma

North Texas

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which college's nickname doesn't start with a "c"? Hint

Louisville

Stanford

Idaho

Bringham Young

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which colleges nickname doesn't start with a "w"? Hint

University of Kentucky

Louisiana Tech

Nevada

North Carolina State

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. With respect to team colors, which college doesn't fit in?

Answer: LSU

The three incorrect answers all have red and white/gray as their team colors. LSU's colors are purple and gold.

2. University of Florida, Arkansas, and Syracuse all have the colors of orange and blue.

Answer: False

The University of Florida has the colors of orange and a royal blue. Syracuse has the colors of orange and dark blue, while Arkansas has a red, white, and black themes.

3. Which team has a nickname that does not fit the others?

Answer: Mississippi State

The other nicknames are all Wildcats. Mississippi State's nickname is the Bulldogs.

4. What's Miami University's (Miami of Ohio) main team color?

Answer: Red

Miami University of Ohio Redhawks - their main color is red. Some mix them up with the Miami Hurricanes.

5. The Scarlet Knights is the nickname for which University in New Jersey?

Answer: Rutgers

Seton Hall's nickname is the Pirates. Princeton's nickname is the Tigers. Duke's nickname is the Blue Devils in North Carolina.

6. Which college does not have the name of a color in their nickname?

Answer: Maryland

Maryland's nickname is the Terrapins. Rutgers was the Scarlet Knights. Syracuse was the 'Orange'. Saint Johns was the Red Storm.

7. Which team's nickname is the Cornhuskers?

Answer: Nebraska

Missouri-Tigers
Arkansas-Razorbacks
Iowa State-Cyclones

8. Which college's nickname doesn't start with an "s"?

Answer: North Texas

Michigan State Spartans, Oklahoma Sooners, Arizona State Sun Devils, and the North Texas mean green.

9. Which college's nickname doesn't start with a "c"?

Answer: Idaho

Stanford Cardinal, Bringham Young Cougars, Idaho Vandals, and Louisville Cardinals.

10. Which colleges nickname doesn't start with a "w"?

Answer: Louisiana Tech

Nevada Wolf Pack, North Carolina State Wolfpack, Kentucky Wildcats, and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.

Source: Author mmadness717

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