Big Ten Football

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1. The Big Ten has been known by several names over the years. It crowned it's first champion in football in 1896, and this school repeated their championship in 1897. What school won the conferences first two championships? Michigan Northwestern Purdue Wisconsin

2. Which member of the conference has won or shared in the most championships in the 20th century? Illinois Purdue Ohio State Michigan

3. During the 1970's, Michigan or Ohio State won or shared in every Big 10 football championship. Only one other school managed a share of the football title during this decade. What school was it? Purdue Michigan State Iowa Illinois

4. Every school in the Big Ten has won the football championship at least once. However, only one school has gone undefeated and beaten every team in the conference in the same year. What school accomplished this feat? Illinois Michigan Ohio State Iowa

5. In 1935, the first Heisman Trophy was awarded to a player from a Big 10 school. Who won the first Heisman Trophy? Bruce Smith from Minnesota Nile Kinnick from Iowa Jay Berwanger from University of Chicago Tom Harmon from Michigan

6. Many Big 10 teams battled for traditional trophies against conference rivals. What two schools compete for the "Floyd of Rosedale" trophy? Iowa vs Minnesota Michigan vs Ohio State Michigan vs Michigan State Iowa vs Iowa State

7. Bronko Nagurski was the first player in NCAA history to be voted an All-American at 2 different positions in the same season. What Big 10 team did Bronko Nagurski play for? Ohio State Northwestern Minnesota Iowa

8. In 1999, ESPN ran a 'End of the Century' fan poll to determine the 10 greatest rivalries in sports. What position did the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry occupy in this poll? 1st 5th 3rd 8th

9. Perhaps the most infamous coaching rivalry in Big 10 football history was Bo Schembechler of Michigan, versus Woody Hayes of Ohio State. The two legendary coaches faced off 10 times between 1969 (Bo's first year as Michigan's coach), and 1978 (Woody's final year as Ohio State coach). Woody won more games in this period? Yes No

10. One of the most famous helmet designs in college football is Michigans blue helmet, with the maize 'winged' design on the front. In what year did Michigan debut their 'winged' helmet? 1935 1938 1941 1946