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College Nicknames [1] Trivia Quiz

College nicknames quiz. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by huskers951. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
huskers951

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
114,734

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
10 / 10

Plays
4973

Last 3 plays: Rowley2323 (10/10), kd14 (10/10), Guest 137 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. University of Maryland is nicknamed what? Hint

Turtles

Gators

Seminoles

Terrapins

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Question 2 of 10

2. Georgetown University is nicknamed what? Hint

Red Hawks

Flyers

Hoyas

Stingers

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the University of Southern California's nickname? Hint

Wildcats

Trojans

Bruins

Bears

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Question 4 of 10

4. University of Texas is nicknamed what? Hint

Longhorns

Aggies

Red Raiders

Cowboys

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Cornhuskers belong to what university? Hint

Illinois

Hawaii

Nebraska

Idaho

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Question 6 of 10

6. Marshall University is nicknamed what? Hint

Red Hawks

Eagles

Owls

Thundering Herd

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the nickname of the University of Florida? Hint

Gators

Bulldogs

Seminoles

Hurricanes

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Question 8 of 10

8. University of Georgia is nicknamed what? Hint

Yellow Jackets

Bulldogs

Wildcats

Rebels

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the nickname of the Stanford University? Hint

Cardinal

Cougars

Huskies

Trojans

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Question 10 of 10

10. University of Oklahoma is nicknamed what? Hint

Sooners

Jayhawks

Cowboys

Buffaloes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. University of Maryland is nicknamed what?

Answer: Terrapins

Maryland was the 2002 National Champions of College basketball.

2. Georgetown University is nicknamed what?

Answer: Hoyas

A basketball power in the Big East.

3. What is the University of Southern California's nickname?

Answer: Trojans

2003 winners of the Orange Bowl.

4. University of Texas is nicknamed what?

Answer: Longhorns

They once beat South Carolina in the College World Seris to become the National Champions of College Baseball.

5. The Cornhuskers belong to what university?

Answer: Nebraska

Nebraska is also a traditional power in college football.

6. Marshall University is nicknamed what?

Answer: Thundering Herd

They were the 2002 winners of the GMAC Bowl.

7. What is the nickname of the University of Florida?

Answer: Gators

In 2002, their home football stadium was nicknamed the Swamp.

8. University of Georgia is nicknamed what?

Answer: Bulldogs

They were the 2003 winners of the Nokia Sugar Bowl.

9. What is the nickname of the Stanford University?

Answer: Cardinal

Stanford lost back to back National titles in the College World Series in 2000 and 2001, losing to LSU 5-4 and losing to Miami 11-1.

10. University of Oklahoma is nicknamed what?

Answer: Sooners

Oklahoma was the 2000 National Champions in football, defeating Florida State 13-2. Oklahoma in 2002 was the Big 12 Champions, and went on to win the Rose Bowl over Washington State.

Source: Author huskers951

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