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Iowa Hawkeyes History Trivia Quiz

I have included a few historical tidbits about the history of Iowa football.

A multiple-choice quiz by KB16. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
KB16

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,472

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
482

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first Hawkeye to win the Heisman Trophy? Hint

Nile Kinnick

Hayden Fry

Chuck Long

Herky the Hawkeye

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the first name of the University of Iowa's mascot? Hint

Herky

Golden

Hawky

Hawkeye

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the Hawkeye's Stadium? Hint

Kinnick Stadium

First Bank of Iowa Stadium

Con Agra Field

Hawkeye Field

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Question 4 of 10

4. Chuck Long was the quarterback of the Hawkeyes in 1985. He was the Heisman runner-up to which player? Hint

Bo Jackson

Doug Flutie

Joe Montana

Vinnie Testaverde

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2002, the Hawkeyes finished the season with 2 losses, one to USC in the Orange Bowl, and their only regular season loss came from which team? Hint

Iowa State

Michigan

Ohio State

Penn State

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 2002 season, Brad Banks became Heisman runner-up to which player? Hint

Matt Leinart

Carson Palmer

Eric Crouch

Reggie Bush

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who plays Iowa for the Floyd of Rosedale every year? Hint

Ohio State

Iowa State

Minnesota

Michigan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Legendary Iowa head coach Hayden Fry spent how many seasons at the helm of the Hawkeyes? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of Iowa's fight song? Hint

Beat Iowa State

Iowa Fight Song

The Gold and Black

Go Hawks Go

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1985, the Iowa Hawkeyes lost only 2 games. The last being in the 1986 Rose Bowl to UCLA, but who beat them in the regular season? Hint

Penn State

Michigan

Ohio State

Iowa State

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first Hawkeye to win the Heisman Trophy?

Answer: Nile Kinnick

Nile won the Heisman in 1939. Nile Kinnick was a US Navy pilot during World War II.

2. What is the first name of the University of Iowa's mascot?

Answer: Herky

Herky was first introduced as a cartoon. Herky made his first appearance on the Hawkeye football field in the late 1950s.

3. What is the name of the Hawkeye's Stadium?

Answer: Kinnick Stadium

It was originally named Iowa Stadium, then was renamed in 1972 after the first Hawkeye to win the much sought after Heisman Trophy, Nile Kinnick.

4. Chuck Long was the quarterback of the Hawkeyes in 1985. He was the Heisman runner-up to which player?

Answer: Bo Jackson

Bo Jackson went on to be the Rookie of the Year in the NFL, a Pro Bowler, and a MLB All-Star.

5. In 2002, the Hawkeyes finished the season with 2 losses, one to USC in the Orange Bowl, and their only regular season loss came from which team?

Answer: Iowa State

Iowa plays Iowa State every year for the Cy-Hawk Trophy. Iowa won the Cy-Hawk trophy in 2009 with a score of 35-3, making the record of the trophy 22-11 Iowa in the lead. The Cy-Hawk Trophy was first presented in 1977.

6. In the 2002 season, Brad Banks became Heisman runner-up to which player?

Answer: Carson Palmer

Brad Banks was a Hawkeye quarterback and went undrafted in the NFL following the 2002 season.

7. Who plays Iowa for the Floyd of Rosedale every year?

Answer: Minnesota

The Floyd of Rosedale is a bronze pig statue that originated in 1935. Before Minnesota and Iowa played in 2009, the overall record was 39-33-2, led by Minnesota. There is no trophy game between Iowa, Michigan, or Ohio State.

8. Legendary Iowa head coach Hayden Fry spent how many seasons at the helm of the Hawkeyes?

Answer: 20

Hayden Fry finished with an overall record of 143-89-6 at Iowa. Hayden coached the Hawkeyes from 1979 to 1998.

9. What is the name of Iowa's fight song?

Answer: Iowa Fight Song

The lyrics were written in 1951. Fight, Fight, Fight, for IOWA!

10. In 1985, the Iowa Hawkeyes lost only 2 games. The last being in the 1986 Rose Bowl to UCLA, but who beat them in the regular season?

Answer: Ohio State

Iowa ended up with the Big Ten title in 1985 which was Chuck Long's final season. If Iowa had won this bowl game, they would have been the #1 in the country.

Source: Author KB16

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