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Quiz about University of Michigan Football

University of Michigan Football Quiz

A variety of questions on the winningest college football program ever. GO BLUE!

A multiple-choice quiz by ddingers. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ddingers

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,005

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1138

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year was the inaugural "Paul Bunyon Trophy" given to the winner of the Michigan-Michigan St. game? Hint

1952

1953

1951

1954

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many points did Michigan give up in it's 1997 National Champion season (including the Rose Bowl)? Hint

114

117

120

110

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Michigan's ranking (both AP and Coaches Poll) in 1997 when they played Penn State? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many return (punt and kick) touchdowns, did Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard have in his Michigan career? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year did Michigan debut it's famous "winged" design helmet? Hint

1925

1917

1951

1938

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Question 6 of 10

6. Michigan made its first trip to the Rose Bowl in which season? Hint

1901-02

1903-04

1899-00

1905-06

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Question 7 of 10

7. One well-known Michigan tradition, is running out on to the field under a banner, which every player jumps and touches; what does the banner say? Hint

Go Blue M Club Supports You

Michigan Wolverines

Winged Wolverines

Go Blue Go Michigan

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Question 8 of 10

8. After the 1981 season, the Wolverines defeated UCLA in this now defunct bowl game?

Answer: (One or two words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first Wolverine to win the Heisman trophy?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Michigan Stadium is the largest college football stadium in the country. What year did Michigan start its streak of games with attendance over 100,000 people? Hint

1969

1975

1946

1932

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was the inaugural "Paul Bunyon Trophy" given to the winner of the Michigan-Michigan St. game?

Answer: 1953

Unfortunately, Michigan State won the first game 14-6, but Michigan has since seized the series.

2. How many points did Michigan give up in it's 1997 National Champion season (including the Rose Bowl)?

Answer: 114

The most points given up were against Iowa (24), and the least was against Indiana (0).

3. What was Michigan's ranking (both AP and Coaches Poll) in 1997 when they played Penn State?

Answer: 4

They vaulted to #1 in the AP poll after dominating previously-undefeated Penn State 34-8.

4. How many return (punt and kick) touchdowns, did Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard have in his Michigan career?

Answer: 3

He had two in his Heisman-winning year (one kick and one punt).

5. In what year did Michigan debut it's famous "winged" design helmet?

Answer: 1938

The helmet was designed by famous coach "Fritz" Crisler, in part to help distiguish players downfield, and to help turn around the team following four consecutive losing seasons; the helmet worked, the team defeated Michigan State in the first game 14-0.

6. Michigan made its first trip to the Rose Bowl in which season?

Answer: 1901-02

The game was played on January 1st, 1902. The team defeated Stanford 49-0. The Wolverines wouldn't return to the Rose Bowl until 1947 when they defeated USC by the same score of 49-0.

7. One well-known Michigan tradition, is running out on to the field under a banner, which every player jumps and touches; what does the banner say?

Answer: Go Blue M Club Supports You

The team has used more than one banner over the years, most recently switching after one was stolen, but it has had that message for many years.

8. After the 1981 season, the Wolverines defeated UCLA in this now defunct bowl game?

Answer: Bluebonnet

The game was played in Houston, and Michigan won 33-14.

9. Who was the first Wolverine to win the Heisman trophy?

Answer: Tom Harmon

Harmon won in 1940, after rushing for 852 yds., passing for 506, scoring 16 touchdowns, kicking 1 field goal, throwing for 7 touchdowns and intercepting 4 passes.

10. Michigan Stadium is the largest college football stadium in the country. What year did Michigan start its streak of games with attendance over 100,000 people?

Answer: 1975

It was against Purdue, and Michigan won 45-0.

Source: Author ddingers

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