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College Nicknames [2] Trivia Quiz

Answer the 15 questions and have fun.

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

Author
huskers951

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
114,933

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
13 / 15

Plays
4901

Last 3 plays: Stonecreek (15/15), realmccoy72 (15/15), MK240V (13/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. The University of Nebraska-Omaha is nicknamed? Hint

Mavericks

Hawks

Cougars

Blue Jays

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Question 2 of 15

2. The University of Oregon is nicknamed what? Hint

Cowboys

Beavers

Ducks

Broncos

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Question 3 of 15

3. The University of Arizona is nicknamed what? Hint

Wildcats

Bruins

Trojans

Road Runners

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Question 4 of 15

4. The University of Mississippi is nicknamed what? Hint

Rebels

Bulldogs

Falcons

WIldcats

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Question 5 of 15

5. The University of California at Los Angeles is nicknamed what? Hint

Trojans

Grizzlies

Huskies

Bruins

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Question 6 of 15

6. The University of Southern Illinois was nicknamed what? Hint

Red Hawks

Salukis

Hilltoppers

Cyclones

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Question 7 of 15

7. The University of Minnesota is nicknamed what? Hint

Golden Gophers

Owls

Badgers

Wolverines

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Question 8 of 15

8. Louisiana State is nicknamed what? Hint

Aggies

Bears

Lions

Tigers

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Question 9 of 15

9. The University of South Carolina is nicknamed what? Hint

Wolfpack

Gamecocks

Cavaliers

Hoosiers

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Question 10 of 15

10. Florida State is nicknamed what? Hint

Gators

Hurricanes

Crimson Tide

Seminoles

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Question 11 of 15

11. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is nicknamed what? Hint

Tigers

Ragin' Cajuns

Razorbacks

Snakes

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Question 12 of 15

12. Boise State University is nicknamed what? Hint

Rams

Bison

Grizzlies

Broncos

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Question 13 of 15

13. The University of North Texas is nicknamed what? Hint

Mean Green/Eagles

Cowboys

Longhorns

Green Wave

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Question 14 of 15

14. The University of Iowa is nicknamed what? Hint

Cyclones

Cornhuskers

Badgers

Hawkeyes

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Question 15 of 15

15. The University of Michigan is nicknamed what? Hint

Wolverines

Flyers

Spartans

Caviliers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The University of Nebraska-Omaha is nicknamed?

Answer: Mavericks

Nebraska-Omaha is located in Omaha Nebraska. The football team has produced some NFL players over the years.

2. The University of Oregon is nicknamed what?

Answer: Ducks

2002 winners of the Fiesta Bowl.

3. The University of Arizona is nicknamed what?

Answer: Wildcats

In 2001, they lost the College Basketball Championship to Duke.

4. The University of Mississippi is nicknamed what?

Answer: Rebels

The 2002 winners of the Independence Bowl.

5. The University of California at Los Angeles is nicknamed what?

Answer: Bruins

At one point the UCLA Men's Basketball team, went on a 88 game win streak.

6. The University of Southern Illinois was nicknamed what?

Answer: Salukis

In 2002, the men's basketball team went all the way to the Sweet 16.

7. The University of Minnesota is nicknamed what?

Answer: Golden Gophers

The 2002 winners of the Motor City Bowl.

8. Louisiana State is nicknamed what?

Answer: Tigers

In 2000, they beat Stanford 5-4 to win the College World Series.

9. The University of South Carolina is nicknamed what?

Answer: Gamecocks

In 2002, they lost the Championship game of the College World Series.

10. Florida State is nicknamed what?

Answer: Seminoles

They lost the 1999 National Championship to Tennessee in the Fiesta Bowl.

11. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is nicknamed what?

Answer: Ragin' Cajuns

In 2000, they went all the way to the College World Series.

12. Boise State University is nicknamed what?

Answer: Broncos

The 2002 winners of the Humanitarian Bowl.

13. The University of North Texas is nicknamed what?

Answer: Mean Green/Eagles

The 2002 winners of the New Orleans Bowl.

14. The University of Iowa is nicknamed what?

Answer: Hawkeyes

In 2003 they lost the Orange Bowl to USC.

15. The University of Michigan is nicknamed what?

Answer: Wolverines

In 1998, they shared the college football National Championship with Nebraska.

Source: Author huskers951

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