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NCAA Football Teams Trivia Quiz

Try to figure out which college football team the question pertains to by reading the clues. Enjoy the quiz and good luck!

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

Author
castleton

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
139,918

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 15

Plays
6836

Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (13/15), Guest 172 (11/15), Guest 8 (9/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. My colors are orange and blue. One of my nicknames is "Wahoos". What team am I? Hint

Clemson

Virginia

Virginia Tech

Auburn

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Question 2 of 15

2. I am from Champaign. I am "Fighting". Kurt Kittner played quarterback for me. Who am I? Hint

Indiana

Illinois

Iowa

Wisconsin

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Question 3 of 15

3. I am named for a nocturnal bird. I played the Atlantic 10. Who am I? Hint

Boston College

Pittsburgh

Navy

Temple

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Question 4 of 15

4. I am from Texas. My nickname involves a primary color. Who am I? Hint

Texas Tech

Texas A&M

North Texas

Rice

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Question 5 of 15

5. My nickname is "Cowboys". One of my colors is brown. Who am I? Hint

Wyoming

New Mexico

Nevada-Las Vegas

Idaho

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Question 6 of 15

6. I am a Carolina, but my colors did not include blue, red, or black in 2003. Who am I? Hint

North Carolina

South Carolina

Duke

East Carolina

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Question 7 of 15

7. My nickname is "Trojans". I am an independent. Who am I? Hint

South Florida

Southern California

Troy

UCLA

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Question 8 of 15

8. My nickname is the "Chippewas". I am from Michigan. Who am I? Hint

Western Michigan

Michigan State

Eastern Michigan

Central Michigan

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Question 9 of 15

9. I play in the newest conference in Division 1-A. My nickname is "Ragin'". Who am I? Hint

Louisiana-Monroe

Arkansas State

Louisiana State

Louisiana-Lafayette

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Question 10 of 15

10. I am a Commodore. I play my games in Tennessee. Who am I? Hint

Tennessee

Vanderbilt

Middle Tennessee State

Auburn

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Question 11 of 15

11. My nickname is the Cardinals. I have had many talented starting quarterbacks in recent years. Who am I? Hint

UCLA

Houston

Alabama-Birmingham

Louisville

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Question 12 of 15

12. I am a Wildcat. My colors are blue, white, and red. Who am I? Hint

Northwestern

Kentucky

Arizona

Kansas State

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Question 13 of 15

13. You might call me Golden, but I'm not a Flash. Who am I? Hint

Southern California

Kent State

Tulsa

Notre Dame

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Question 14 of 15

14. I am a type of "Hawk". I wear blue and red. Who am I? Hint

Iowa

Baylor

Miami, Ohio

Kansas

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Question 15 of 15

15. I play in the Big Ten. I have a non-unique nickname among Division 1-A football schools. Who am I? Hint

Ohio State

Penn State

Northwestern

Minnesota

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. My colors are orange and blue. One of my nicknames is "Wahoos". What team am I?

Answer: Virginia

Virginia, known officially as the Cavaliers, played in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Their head coach was Al Groh.

2. I am from Champaign. I am "Fighting". Kurt Kittner played quarterback for me. Who am I?

Answer: Illinois

The Fighting Illini of Illinois play their home games in Champaign, Illinois. They are members of the Big Ten conference.

3. I am named for a nocturnal bird. I played the Atlantic 10. Who am I?

Answer: Temple

The Temple Owls played in the Big East conference until 2004. They play their home games in Philadelphia.

4. I am from Texas. My nickname involves a primary color. Who am I?

Answer: Texas Tech

The Red Raiders play in the Big Twelve conference South Division. They used a wide-open passing offense to much success. North Texas almost answers the question, but their nickname is the "Mean Green", and green is not a primary color.

5. My nickname is "Cowboys". One of my colors is brown. Who am I?

Answer: Wyoming

The Wyoming Cowboys play in the Mountain West conference with the likes of Air Force, Colorado State, UNLV, New Mexico, San Diego State, and Utah State.

6. I am a Carolina, but my colors did not include blue, red, or black in 2003. Who am I?

Answer: East Carolina

The East Carolina Pirates play in Conference USA. Their colors are purple and yellow.

7. My nickname is "Trojans". I am an independent. Who am I?

Answer: Troy

The Troy Trojans play in Troy, Alabama (Troy University). They joined Division 1 ranks in 1993 and progressed to Division 1-A in 2001.

8. My nickname is the "Chippewas". I am from Michigan. Who am I?

Answer: Central Michigan

The Central Michigan Chippewas play in the Mid American Conference. They are in the same division as Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan. Pretty confusing, isn't it?

9. I play in the newest conference in Division 1-A. My nickname is "Ragin'". Who am I?

Answer: Louisiana-Lafayette

Louisiana-Lafayette plays in the recently created Sun Belt conference. The "Ragin' Cajuns" play alongside division rivals Arkansas State, Idaho, Louisiana-Monroe, Middle Tennessee State, New Mexico State, and North Texas.

10. I am a Commodore. I play my games in Tennessee. Who am I?

Answer: Vanderbilt

The Vanderbilt Commodores play in the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division, with the likes of Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and Kentucky.

11. My nickname is the Cardinals. I have had many talented starting quarterbacks in recent years. Who am I?

Answer: Louisville

The Louisville Cardinals play in the Conference USA. They have had several talented quarterbacks of late, most recent being Dave Ragone.

12. I am a Wildcat. My colors are blue, white, and red. Who am I?

Answer: Arizona

The Arizona Wildcats play in the Pacific Ten conference. They have had some good teams recently, but their head coach has been taking heat of late due the team's poor play.

13. You might call me Golden, but I'm not a Flash. Who am I?

Answer: Tulsa

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane play in the Western Athletic Conference. They play their home games in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kent State is nicknamed the Golden Flashes.

14. I am a type of "Hawk". I wear blue and red. Who am I?

Answer: Kansas

The Kansas Jayhawks play in the Big Twelve conference. Iowa is the Hawkeyes, Miami is the Redhawks, but neither team wears blue and red uniforms.

15. I play in the Big Ten. I have a non-unique nickname among Division 1-A football schools. Who am I?

Answer: Northwestern

Northwestern's Wildcats, members of the Big Ten, have a VERY non-unique nickname, as "Wildcats" is definitely among the most popular nicknames in college football. Ohio State's "Buckeyes", Minnesota's "Golden Gophers", and Penn State's "Nittany Lions" are unique names in college football.

Source: Author castleton

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