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New Mexico Lobos Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about University of New Mexico football.

A multiple-choice quiz by ratpak10. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ratpak10

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
247,796

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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198

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1997, UNM lost the WAC championship game to what team? Hint

Colorado State

Air Force

BYU

Wyoming

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Question 2 of 10

2. What number did Brian Urlacher wear at UNM? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year did New Mexico defeat Western Michigan in the Aviation Bowl? Hint

1961

2004

1998

1975

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before the Mountain West Conference was formed, what conference did the Lobos belong to? Hint

Mountain

Sun Belt

WAC

Pac 10

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2006, what former Lobo became the team's leading rusher in school history? Hint

Stoney Case

Dontrell Moore

Jarrod Baxter

Kole McKamey

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Question 6 of 10

6. Rocky Long played quarterback at UNM?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Lobos and the Aggies began their rivarly before New Mexico became a state?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The rivalry between NMSU and UNM is called what? Hint

The Battle of I-25

Sibling Rivarly

The New Mexico Bowl

North vs. South

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1996, as members of the WAC, what divsion of the WAC did the Lobos belong to? Hint

Mountain

Pacific

East

West

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the 2006 UNM mascot? Hint

Lobo Long

Lucky the Lobo

Lobo Leroy

Lobo Louie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1997, UNM lost the WAC championship game to what team?

Answer: Colorado State

Colorado St. 41, New Mexico 13.

2. What number did Brian Urlacher wear at UNM?

Answer: 44

Brian Urlacher played at UNM from 1996-1999.

3. In what year did New Mexico defeat Western Michigan in the Aviation Bowl?

Answer: 1961

New Mexico beat Western Michigan, 28-12.

4. Before the Mountain West Conference was formed, what conference did the Lobos belong to?

Answer: WAC

Mountain West was formed in July 1999.

5. In 2006, what former Lobo became the team's leading rusher in school history?

Answer: Dontrell Moore

Dontrell Moore becamethe sixth player in NCAA history to rush for 1,000 yards four in consecutive seasons. Moore finished his school career with 4,973 rushing yards.

6. Rocky Long played quarterback at UNM?

Answer: True

Rocky Long was a QB at UNM from 1969-1971.

7. The Lobos and the Aggies began their rivarly before New Mexico became a state?

Answer: True

NMSU and UNM football played their first football match on Jan. 1, 1894, in a game UNM won 25-5. New Mexico became a state in 1912.

8. The rivalry between NMSU and UNM is called what?

Answer: The Battle of I-25

I-25 runs north/south throughout the state.

9. In 1996, as members of the WAC, what divsion of the WAC did the Lobos belong to?

Answer: Pacific

1996 Western Atheletic Conference.
PACIFIC DIVISION: BYU, Fresno State, Hawaii, New Mexico, San Diego State, San Jose State, UTEP, and Utah.
MOUNTAIN DIVISION: Air Force, Colorado State, Rice, SMU, TCU, Tulsa, UNLV, and Wyoming.

10. What is the name of the 2006 UNM mascot?

Answer: Lobo Louie

In 1964, a human mascot named Lobo Louie was created.

Source: Author ratpak10

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