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Quiz about Michigan Stadium
Quiz about Michigan Stadium

Michigan Stadium Trivia Quiz


Here is a quiz about the "Big House", Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines football team.

A multiple-choice quiz by bfrye3. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
bfrye3
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
235,977
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
3 / 10
Plays
1016
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Question 1 of 10
1. When originally built in 1927 Michigan Stadium had a capacity of 72,000 spectators, but before the first game it was expanded to what amount. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Attendance for the first game at The Big House was? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who kicked the first field goal in Michigan Stadium? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Michigan beat which Big Ten team 21-0 in the dedication game Oct 22, 1927? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Electronic scoreboards were installed in which year? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Artificial turf was installed prior to which season? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Michigan lost to which school in their first game with attendance over 100,000 at Michigan Stadium? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Artificial turf was removed and grass reinstalled prior to which season? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who scored the first points in Michigan Stadium history? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. During the 1970s, the Wolverines attendence dropped below 100,000 for only game in the decade. Who was their opponent? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When originally built in 1927 Michigan Stadium had a capacity of 72,000 spectators, but before the first game it was expanded to what amount.

Answer: 84,401

This was done by the addition of temporary wooden bleachers.
2. Attendance for the first game at The Big House was?

Answer: 17,483

Michigan beat Ohio Wesleyan 33-0 on October 1, 1927.
3. Who kicked the first field goal in Michigan Stadium?

Answer: Joseph Gembis

Gembis kicked a 25 yarder in the 1st quarter vs. Illinois on Nov 3, 1928.
4. Michigan beat which Big Ten team 21-0 in the dedication game Oct 22, 1927?

Answer: Ohio State

Michigan also beat Ohio State in the dedication game for Ohio Stadium.
5. Electronic scoreboards were installed in which year?

Answer: 1930

Michigan Stadium bacame the first to use such scoreboards to keep official game time.
6. Artificial turf was installed prior to which season?

Answer: 1969

Michigan compiled a 119-18-3 record on the fake stuff until was replaced with real grass in 1991.
7. Michigan lost to which school in their first game with attendance over 100,000 at Michigan Stadium?

Answer: Michigan State

Michigan lost 9-0 to MSU on Oct 6, 1956.
8. Artificial turf was removed and grass reinstalled prior to which season?

Answer: 1991

They played on artificial turf for 23 seasons prior to this.
9. Who scored the first points in Michigan Stadium history?

Answer: LaVerne "Kip" Taylor

Taylor caught a 28-yard pass from Gilbert in a 33-0 win versus Ohio Wesleyan.
10. During the 1970s, the Wolverines attendence dropped below 100,000 for only game in the decade. Who was their opponent?

Answer: Indiana

"M" beat the Hoosiers 55-7 on was Oct 25, 1975.
Source: Author bfrye3

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