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Quiz about College Nicknames in Tennessee

College Nicknames in Tennessee Quiz

This is a quiz on college mascots from Tennessee. All schools are Division I. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by ruth4. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ruth4

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
220,097

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
711

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the nickname for Vanderbilt? Hint

Spartans

Eagles

Commodores

Moccasins

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2005, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was known as the what? Hint

Skyhawks

Mockingbirds

Choo-Choos

Mocs

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the nickname of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville? Hint

Volunteers

Rocky Tops

Smokies

Moccasins

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Tigers are home to which of these schools? Hint

Middle Tennessee State

East Tennessee State

Memphis

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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Question 5 of 10

5. Middle Tennessee State University was home to which of these? Hint

Crusaders

Warriors

Red Raiders

Blue Raiders

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Tennessee Tech's nickname? Hint

Falcons

Purple Eagles

Aggies

Golden Eagles

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Question 7 of 10

7. Austin Peay's nickname is what? Hint

Senators

Hilltoppers

Rebels

Governors

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Question 8 of 10

8. The University of Tennessee-Martin was home to which of these? Hint

Moccasins

Falcons

Rebels

Skyhawks

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Question 9 of 10

9. East Tennessee State University is home to which of these mascots? Hint

Pirates

Golden Eagles

Commodores

Buccaneers

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the nickname for Tennessee State University? Hint

Tigers

Bearcats

Lions

Governors

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the nickname for Vanderbilt?

Answer: Commodores

Vanderbilt is located in Nashville, and is a member of the SEC. Vanderbilt is known for its prestigious medical school and high academic standards rather than athletics.

2. In 2005, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga was known as the what?

Answer: Mocs

UT-Chattanooga is a member of the Southern Conference, and is the alma matter of Terrell Owens.

3. What is the nickname of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville?

Answer: Volunteers

The UT Vols play in the SEC. Many NFL stars attended UTK such as Peyton Manning and Travis Henry. Also, Todd Helton graduated from Tennessee-Knoxville. A little known fact about Todd is that he was actually a back-up quarterback for the Vols and of course played baseball.

4. The Tigers are home to which of these schools?

Answer: Memphis

The University of Memphis is the western most Division I school in Tennessee. Memphis competes in the Conference USA, and were the 2003 New Orleans Bowl champs.

5. Middle Tennessee State University was home to which of these?

Answer: Blue Raiders

MTSU was home to Kelly Holcombe, the 2005 QB for the Buffalo Bills. Middle Tennessee is located in Murfreesboro and is a member of the Sun Belt Conference.

6. What is Tennessee Tech's nickname?

Answer: Golden Eagles

TTU is located in Cookeville, TN. Tennessee Tech competes in the Ohio Valley Conference and was home to 2005 Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Derek Lee.

7. Austin Peay's nickname is what?

Answer: Governors

Austin Peay is located in Clarksville, just north of Nashville. 2005 Tampa Bay Bucs linebacker Jeff Gooch was a member of the Austin Peay football squad.

8. The University of Tennessee-Martin was home to which of these?

Answer: Skyhawks

UTM is in the western part of Tennessee, located in Martin. UTM is home to star defensive back Fred Thomas, who in the 2005 season played for the New Orleans Saints.

9. East Tennessee State University is home to which of these mascots?

Answer: Buccaneers

ETSU is located in Johnson City, which is in northeast Tennessee. ETSU's football program was discontinued in 2004.

10. What is the nickname for Tennessee State University?

Answer: Tigers

Tennessee State is located in Nashville. The Tigers went 7-5 in their 2003 football season, but went 4-7 in 2004. The Blue and White competed in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Source: Author ruth4

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