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Former College Team Names Trivia Quiz

Many universities' mascots have changed over the years, due to changing fashions or social mores.

A multiple-choice quiz by FLMountainMan. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
FLMountainMan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,874

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
646

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which college football team was once known as the Bugeaters? Hint

Oklahoma State University

University of Utah

University of Nebraska

Utah State University

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the former team name for the University of South Florida? Hint

Ospreys

Golden Brahmans

Buccaneers

Calusans

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Question 3 of 10

3. The University of Hawaii's teams were once known as what? Hint

Sailors

Whales

Rainbows

Kamenokonos

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Question 4 of 10

4. What name did Baylor University teams go by? Hint

Baptists

Bishops

Priests

Deacons

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Question 5 of 10

5. Kansas State University's football team was formerly known as this. Hint

Freemen

Tigers

Farmers

Jayhawks

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following teams did Stanford University field? Hint

Indians

Conquistadors

Braves

Spaniards

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Redskins used to play for which university? Hint

Florida State University

Miami of Ohio

Portland State University

University of Memphis

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Hurons used to play for which midwestern university? Hint

Erie University

Michigan State University

Carlisle University

Eastern Michigan University

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which university played under the name of The Normalities? Hint

University of Mississippi

Southern Mississippi University

Tulane University

Mississippi State University

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Question 10 of 10

10. Dartmouth University used to be home to what team? Hint

Priests

Scholars

Indians

Darts

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which college football team was once known as the Bugeaters?

Answer: University of Nebraska

Later known as the Cornhuskers, the Bugeaters moniker arose from plagues of locusts that used to plague Nebraska, and was used from 1890 through 1900.

2. What was the former team name for the University of South Florida?

Answer: Golden Brahmans

In 2005 known simply as the Bulls.

3. The University of Hawaii's teams were once known as what?

Answer: Rainbows

Changed from Rainbows to Rainbow Warriors, and later to just Warriors.

4. What name did Baylor University teams go by?

Answer: Bishops

The former Battlin' Bishops are now known as the Bears.

5. Kansas State University's football team was formerly known as this.

Answer: Farmers

From 1917 to 1920, the modern-day Wildcats were known as the Farmers.

6. Which of the following teams did Stanford University field?

Answer: Indians

They later became the Cardinal.

7. The Redskins used to play for which university?

Answer: Miami of Ohio

The Miami of Ohio Redskins later became the Red Hawks.

8. The Hurons used to play for which midwestern university?

Answer: Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan was known as the Eagles in 2005. The Huron tribe actually protested the change in team names, arguing that naming the team that helped preserve their identity and raise public awareness of the tribe's existence.

9. Which university played under the name of The Normalities?

Answer: Southern Mississippi University

SMU's teams have also been known as the Yellow Jackets and Tigers. Their 2005 name was the Golden Eagles.

10. Dartmouth University used to be home to what team?

Answer: Indians

Darmouth's 2005 mascot is "Big Green".

Source: Author FLMountainMan

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