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10 College Nicknames Questions | College Sports Trivia Quiz

Most colleges are known by their nicknames more than their actual name. How well do you know the nicknames of college teams?

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

Author
raidersruleall

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
305,195

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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4423

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Question 1 of 10

1. The women's basketball coach of this university recently won her 1000th game as coach. Which state's university is known as the "Volunteers" or "Lady Volunteers"? Hint

Michigan

Tennessee

New York

Pennsylvania

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which State University is known as the "Buckeyes"? Hint

Ohio State

Penn State

Oklahoma State

Iowa State

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Question 3 of 10

3. A popular sports drink was first brewed by a person affiliated with this school. Which university is known as the "Gators"? Hint

Texas

Oklahoma

California

Florida

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Question 4 of 10

4. This is one of the more original nicknames in college sports. Which university is known as the "Golden Gophers"? Hint

Minnesota

Wisconsin

Nebraska

Montana

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Big 10 team is known as the "Hawkeyes"? Hint

Iowa

Michigan

Wisconsin

Missouri

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which ACC school's nickname is the "Demon Deacons"? Hint

Duke

Wake Forest

North Carolina

Vermont

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which California school is known as the "Bruins"? Hint

USC

San Francisco University

San Diego State

UCLA

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which two universities are known as the "Huskies"? Hint

Oregon and Washington

Connecticut and Missouri

Washington and Connecticut

Missouri and Oregon

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which school is known as the "Banana Slugs"? Hint

University of California-Santa Barbara

University of California-Sacramento

University of California-Ridgefield

University of California-Santa Cruz

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which university is known as the "Bearkats"? Hint

Sam Houston State University

University of Cincinnati

Lander University

St. Vincent College

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The women's basketball coach of this university recently won her 1000th game as coach. Which state's university is known as the "Volunteers" or "Lady Volunteers"?

Answer: Tennessee

Pat Summitt won her 1000th game on February 5th, 2009, more than any other Division 1 coach.

2. Which State University is known as the "Buckeyes"?

Answer: Ohio State

Many outstanding sports figures went to college at Ohio State University including Jesse Owens, Jack Nicklaus, and John Havlicek.

3. A popular sports drink was first brewed by a person affiliated with this school. Which university is known as the "Gators"?

Answer: Florida

Dr. Robert Cade invented Gatorade at the University of Florida in 1965. The Florida Gators won the 2009 BCS National Championship Game, defeating the Oklahoma Sooners 24-14.

4. This is one of the more original nicknames in college sports. Which university is known as the "Golden Gophers"?

Answer: Minnesota

The mascot of the Minnesota Golden Gophers is Goldy Gopher.

5. Which Big 10 team is known as the "Hawkeyes"?

Answer: Iowa

Iowa is well-known for its wrestling program, with more than 30 Big Ten championships and more than 20 national championships.

6. Which ACC school's nickname is the "Demon Deacons"?

Answer: Wake Forest

Wake Forest has an excellent men's basketball program. Famous alumni of Wake Forest include Josh Howard, Tim Duncan, and Chris Paul.

7. Which California school is known as the "Bruins"?

Answer: UCLA

John Wooden coached men's basketball at UCLA for 27 seasons. During his tenure, the UCLA men's basketball team won 10 NCAA titles.

8. Which two universities are known as the "Huskies"?

Answer: Washington and Connecticut

UCONN's mascot is Jonathan the Husky, and Washington's mascot is Harry the Husky.

9. Which school is known as the "Banana Slugs"?

Answer: University of California-Santa Cruz

UCSC has had many nationally ranked teams in tennis and soccer.

10. Which university is known as the "Bearkats"?

Answer: Sam Houston State University

Many colleges are nicknamed the "Bearcats", but Sam Houston State University is the only school nicknamed the "Bearkats".

Source: Author raidersruleall

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