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10 Questions about Notre Dame Football | Sports

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

Author
andydockery

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
23,142

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the nickname of Notre Dame? Hint

Fighting Irish

Wolverines

Fighting Illini

Hoosiers

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many national championships has Notre Dame won? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What coach has won the most National Championships at Notre Dame? Hint

Frank Leahy

Dan Devine

Knute Rockne

Ara Parseghian

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many Heisman winners have come from Notre Dame? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the official name of the University of Notre Dame? Hint

Notre Dame de universitie

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame du Lac

Notre Dame de college

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does ND's official name mean? Hint

Our lady of America

Our Lady of Indiana

Our Lady of the Lake

Our Lady of the North

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the head coach of Notre Dame in the 2000 season? Hint

Bob Davie

Lou Holtz

Kevin Rogers

Joe Montana

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the last Notre Dame player to win the Heisman? Hint

Tim Brown

Joe Montana

Raghib Ismail

Ron Powlus

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the kilt-wearing 'cheerleaders' at the football games? Hint

Scottish Rites

Scottish Guard

Irish Guard

Irish Rites

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year was Notre Dame founded? Hint

1832

1842

1852

1862

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the nickname of Notre Dame?

Answer: Fighting Irish

The nickname 'Fighting Irish' was derived from the Irishmen who would box for money in the streets of South Bend in the late 1800s.

2. How many national championships has Notre Dame won?

Answer: 11

This is the second most championships by any NCAA Division I team. Alabama has 12.

3. What coach has won the most National Championships at Notre Dame?

Answer: Frank Leahy

4. How many Heisman winners have come from Notre Dame?

Answer: 7

Notre Dame has had the most Heisman trophy winners, including the only offensive lineman to ever win.

5. What is the official name of the University of Notre Dame?

Answer: Notre Dame du Lac

6. What does ND's official name mean?

Answer: Our Lady of the Lake

7. Who was the head coach of Notre Dame in the 2000 season?

Answer: Bob Davie

Davie coached the Fighting Irish from 1997-2001.

8. Who was the last Notre Dame player to win the Heisman?

Answer: Tim Brown

9. What is the name of the kilt-wearing 'cheerleaders' at the football games?

Answer: Irish Guard

10. In what year was Notre Dame founded?

Answer: 1842

Source: Author andydockery

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