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The Michigan Marathon Trivia Quiz

A brief look at the University of Michigan and their football tradition from the 1800s to the 21st century.

A multiple-choice quiz by pickwizard112. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
pickwizard112

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
208,545

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
556

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Question 1 of 10

1. Michigan-Ohio State is without a doubt one of the biggest rivalries in all of football. How many wins did the Wolverines have until they lost their first game to the Buckeyes? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 2005 seasons, the battle for the 'Little Brown Jug' between Michigan and Minnesota was the oldest trophy game in division 1-A.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which one of the following standout players at Michigan did not receive back-to-back consensus All-American honors? Hint

Charles Woodson

Anthony Carter

Tripp Welborne

Tom Harmon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Anthony Thomas and Tyrone Wheatley were two of the first three running backs to have rushed for more than 4,000 yards in their career at Michigan. Who else accomplished that feat? Hint

Jamie Morris

Rob Lytle

Chris Perry

Butch Woolfolk

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Question 5 of 10

5. Gary Moeller was head coach of an undefeated team at Michigan.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 20th century, only one head football coach at Michigan won the National Championship in his first year. Who was it? Hint

Fielding H. Yost

Bennie Oosterbaan

Harry Kipke

Fritz Crisler

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which year was Bo Schembechler inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame? Hint

1993

1994

1992

1995

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Question 8 of 10

8. When were the "Maize and Blue" colors adopted as the official school colors? Hint

1867

1902

1898

1938

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Question 9 of 10

9. The 100th Michigan-Ohio State game ended in 35-21 Wolverines victory. Michigan scored five touchdowns on the day, two by Braylon Edwards and two by Chris Perry. Who scored the fifth? Hint

John Navarre

Steve Breaston

Jason Avant

Ernest Shazor

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year did the University of Michigan make Ann Arbor the official campus location? Hint

1817

1837

1824

1866

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Michigan-Ohio State is without a doubt one of the biggest rivalries in all of football. How many wins did the Wolverines have until they lost their first game to the Buckeyes?

Answer: 13

The first Michigan-Ohio State game was in 1897, and it wasn't until 1919 that the Buckeyes got their first win. The game was not played in 1898 or '99 nor from 1913-17. Also there were two ties, 1900 and 1910.

2. In the 2005 seasons, the battle for the 'Little Brown Jug' between Michigan and Minnesota was the oldest trophy game in division 1-A.

Answer: True

The battle for the 'Little Brown Jug' commenced in 1909 as a way for Michigan to win back the water jug they misplaced in 1903. The second oldest trophy games all commenced in 1925, the Illibuck (Illinois-Ohio State), the Old Oaken Bucket (Indiana-Purdue) and the Beer Barrel (Kentucky-Tennessee).

3. Which one of the following standout players at Michigan did not receive back-to-back consensus All-American honors?

Answer: Charles Woodson

Woodson's only consensus All-American season came in his senior year of 1997. Harmon received it in 1939 and 1940, Carter in 1981 and 1982, then Welborne in 1989 and 1990.

4. Anthony Thomas and Tyrone Wheatley were two of the first three running backs to have rushed for more than 4,000 yards in their career at Michigan. Who else accomplished that feat?

Answer: Jamie Morris

Morris rushed 4392 yards between 1984-87. Thomas was the leader of these with 4472 yards, second was Morris, third was Wheatley at 4178, fourth was Woolfolk at 3850, fifth was Perry at 3696, and sixth was Lytle at 3307.

5. Gary Moeller was head coach of an undefeated team at Michigan.

Answer: True

In 1992, Moeller coached the Wolverines to a 9-0-3 record, culminating in a 38-31 victory over Washington in the Rose Bowl. The three ties came against Notre Dame, Illinois, and Ohio State.

6. In the 20th century, only one head football coach at Michigan won the National Championship in his first year. Who was it?

Answer: Bennie Oosterbaan

Oosterbaan took over in 1948 and led the Wolverines to a perfect 9-0 record and the National Championship (they did not play in a bowl game that year).

7. Which year was Bo Schembechler inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame?

Answer: 1993

During 21 seasons at Michigan, Schembechler won 13 Big Ten titles, went to 17 bowl games and won 194 games to only 48 losses. He was inducted in his first year of eligibility.

8. When were the "Maize and Blue" colors adopted as the official school colors?

Answer: 1867

The Maize and Blue colors were adopted as the official school colors in 1867.

9. The 100th Michigan-Ohio State game ended in 35-21 Wolverines victory. Michigan scored five touchdowns on the day, two by Braylon Edwards and two by Chris Perry. Who scored the fifth?

Answer: Steve Breaston

Breaston, a WR/PR, lined up at QB on a third and goal from the three-yard line near the end of the first quarter. He ran an option right keeper for a 7-0 Michigan lead that they never relinquished.

10. In what year did the University of Michigan make Ann Arbor the official campus location?

Answer: 1837

The U of M was founded in 1817 in Detroit, MI, on land ceded by local Indian tribes. Ann Arbor wasn't established as a city until 1824. A new campus was constructed at Ann Arbor in 1837 and the U of M moved in permanently. One of the original faculty houses built still remained in use as the 2005 University President's house.

Source: Author pickwizard112

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