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  College Nicknames [1]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
College nicknames quiz. Good luck.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, huskers951, Dec 12 09
Very Easy
huskers951
5004 plays
32.
  College Colors and Nicknames [2]   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Guess the colors and nicknames of well-known division I teams in the 2006.
Average, 10 Qns, mmadness717, Dec 12 09
Average
mmadness717
5056 plays
33.
  College Nicknames [2]    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Answer the 15 questions and have fun.
Easier, 15 Qns, huskers951, Dec 12 09
Easier
huskers951
4926 plays
34.
  The Ultimate College Team Nicknames Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A quiz on some of the odd nicknames out there. Let me know what you think. If you like this quiz, try my others by clicking on my name.
Average, 15 Qns, dray37803, Mar 25 05
Average
dray37803
3650 plays
35.
  College Basketball Team Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about different NCAA team nicknames.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, yoyoyo_124, Feb 23 07
Very Easy
yoyoyo_124
3036 plays
36.
  BCS Rankings 2005    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hey guys, this is a quiz on what the nicknames were for the final BCS rankings released on December 4th, 2005, for the season.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, UTHORNS09, May 10 22
Very Easy
UTHORNS09
May 10 22
2955 plays
37.
  10 Question College Team Nicknames Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see how well you know the nicknames of the different college teams out there.
Average, 10 Qns, BaronTR, Feb 20 05
Average
BaronTR gold member
7007 plays
38.
  Division I College Nicknames [1]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge on some Division I college nicknames.
Easier, 10 Qns, jj137, Dec 12 09
Easier
jj137
1809 plays
39.
  College Nicknames: 10 Questions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know College Nicknames? Well this is the quiz for you!
Easier, 10 Qns, yada029, Jun 30 04
Easier
yada029 gold member
7484 plays
40.
  Color Coded College Nicknames   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Each question will feature a team whose nickname involves a color. For example, the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes, or the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils. This quiz will be fun if you know a lot about U.S. College Athletics.
Average, 10 Qns, Treasurehunter, Aug 04 07
Average
Treasurehunter
2223 plays
41.
  University Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
These are some tough ones, but for the most part D1 schools in major/mid-major conferences. These are in the 2001-2000 season. Enjoy!
Average, 25 Qns, kandc824, Jan 30 10
Average
kandc824
4006 plays
42.
  Questions on College Sports Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Guess the sports nickname for the following colleges or universities.
Easier, 10 Qns, Pikachu42, Jun 30 04
Easier
Pikachu42
5880 plays
43.
  NC College Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Guess the following nicknames of the schools in North Carolina.
Average, 15 Qns, genovgr8, Sep 14 06
Average
genovgr8
2113 plays
44.
  NAIA College Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Most fans of US college sports are familiar with NCAA nicknames, but how well do you know their NAIA counterparts? (All teams and nicknames were applicable during the 2022 college football season)
Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Feb 11 23
Average
Dizart gold member
Feb 11 23
104 plays
45.
  College Cities    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What city is the school in?
Average, 10 Qns, Brasky, Feb 27 04
Average
Brasky
5181 plays
46.
  Take this College Nicknames Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A basic quiz about the nicknames of college sports teams. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, 13lucky13, Jun 12 08
Average
13lucky13
2623 plays
47.
  College Nicknames Test    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know your college nicknames? These will be from either basketball or football.
Easier, 10 Qns, AceGolfer1234, Apr 02 09
Easier
AceGolfer1234
2321 plays
48.
  Bizarre School Team Names    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quick quiz about unusual school nicknames.
Average, 10 Qns, JellyTrollMorton, Dec 28 09
Average
JellyTrollMorton
4344 plays
49.
  College Nicknames and Stuff    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Think you know your NCAA? Well if you do, you've come to the right place. This isn't your easy 'what's Michigan's nickname' quiz. Some ?'s will be the regular, i give college you give nickname. But others are more of a challenge. Put on your thinking cap
Average, 20 Qns, Geniusman101, Jan 03 14
Average
Geniusman101
4376 plays
50.
  Division II College Nicknames [2]   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a follow-up from my first quiz over Division II college nicknames. Good luck and have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, jj137, Dec 12 09
Tough
jj137
1364 plays
51.
  Ohio College Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From the Buckeye state: I'll give you the college or university, you pick the correct nickname. All multiple choice, starting with the easiest one...
Average, 10 Qns, crakar, Jul 22 02
Average
crakar
2566 plays
52.
  U.S. College Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see how well you know your colleges and nicknames.
Easier, 10 Qns, greatwhite-js, Jun 24 08
Easier
greatwhite-js
2137 plays
53.
  NCAA College Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about 10 Division I teams.
Easier, 10 Qns, celticpride, Feb 20 05
Easier
celticpride
2957 plays
54.
  Easy College Nicknames!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Easy college nicknames, no clues, if you follow college sports this should be a Mickey Mouse quiz, if you don't, Oh Well!
Easier, 10 Qns, ElCid, Jun 30 04
Easier
ElCid
4597 plays
55.
  College Sports Nicknames: 10 Questions   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about 2008 Division 1-AA College sports teams.
Average, 10 Qns, ericn, Oct 21 09
Average
ericn
1390 plays
56.
  Division III College Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz over Division III college nicknames. Some of these are really tough. Good luck and have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, jj137, Aug 08 07
Tough
jj137
842 plays
57.
  Meet the Spartans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you identify the following 10 colleges who chose to carry on the proud name of Spartans?
Average, 10 Qns, bomber1013, Jan 04 09
Average
bomber1013
754 plays
58.
  The Ultimate Florida College Nicknames Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
These will start out too easy and then get a little harder.
Average, 15 Qns, illiniman14, Nov 25 07
Average
illiniman14 gold member
1846 plays
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  College Logos 2006    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This one is about college teams regular logos in 2006, covering 1-A and 1-AA conferences. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, beastofseattle, Oct 13 06
Average
beastofseattle
1157 plays
60.
  NCAA Football Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you know your nicknames for NCAA Football, you will not have a hard time on this quiz.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, malikpotter, Jan 06 06
Very Easy
malikpotter
3911 plays
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College Nicknames Trivia Questions
31. What is the nickname of the University of Miami?

From Quiz Florida College Nicknames

Answer: Hurricanes

In 2001, Ken Dorsey led the Hurricanes to the NCAA Football National Championship.

32. What was the mascot of Syracuse University in 2003, which later changed?

From Quiz New York College Nicknames

Answer: Orangemen

During the NCAA Men's basketball tournament, Syracuse defeated #12 Hawaii in the first round and lost to #4 Kansas in the second round. The mascot name was changed to just "Orange".

33. What is the nickname of the University of Illinois?

From Quiz Illinois College Nicknames

Answer: Fighting Illini

Even though the Illinois basketball team had the short-lived nickname the "Flying Illini", Illinois is of course the Fighting Illini.

34. What is the nickanme of Wake Forest?

From Quiz University Nicknames

Answer: Demon Deacons

One of the "other" North Carolina colleges, Wake Forest enjoys strong athletic traditions in both men's basketball and men's golf. Wake Forest competes in the ACC. Notable alums: Tim Duncan, Rodney Rodgers, Lanny Wadkins and Curtis Strange.

35. What is the nickname of Ohio State University?

From Quiz Ohio College Nicknames

Answer: Buckeyes

Actually, it is called THE Ohio State University! Need I say more?

36. What is the nickname of Miami University?

From Quiz More Nicknames

Answer: Red Hawks

Miami University is in Ohio. It is University of Miami Hurricanes ... there is a difference. :)

37. The "Crimson", Harvard University, is where?

From Quiz College Cities

Answer: Cambridge, MA

Al Gore went here.

38. Who are the Anteaters?

From Quiz School Nicknames

Answer: University of California Irvine

California Irvine is the Anteaters, Heidelberg College is the Student Princes, Columbia College is the Claim Jumpers, and Earlham College is the hustling Quakers.

39. What is University of Maryland's nickname?

From Quiz College Nicknames

Answer: Terrapins

40. Which State University is known as the "Buckeyes"?

From Quiz College Nicknames

Answer: Ohio State

Many outstanding sports figures went to college at Ohio State University including Jesse Owens, Jack Nicklaus, and John Havlicek.

41. Austin Peay University had which government related nickname?

From Quiz College Sports Nicknames

Answer: Governors

Austin Peay University upset Illinois in the first-round of the NCAA tournament in 1987, becoming the third 14-seed to defeat a 3-seed in the tournament. The NFL team the Tennessee Titans held their training camp at the APSU campus also.

42. When you have your Delaware blue and gold on, what team are you rooting for?

From Quiz College Nicknames

Answer: Blue Hens

The Terrapins are the University of Maryland. The Blue Devils are Duke.

43. University of Maryland, Baltimore County's mascot is what?

From Quiz Maryland College Nicknames

Answer: Retrievers

UMBC is located in Catonsville, MD and is in the America East Conference.

44. Which team has the nickname the Hatters?

From Quiz All About College Basketball Nicknames

Answer: Stetson

Stetson is in the Atlantic Sun Conference.

45. Aurora University, located in Aurora, Illinois, goes by what nickname?

From Quiz Division III College Nicknames

Answer: Spartans

Aurora is a private institution that was established in 1893. Their school colors are royal blue and white. Their motto is "Sapientes abscondunt scientiam", which in English means "Wisely hidden knowledge".

46. Kentucky Wesleyan College uses what nickname as theirs?

From Quiz Division II College Nicknames [2]

Answer: Panthers

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private institution that was established in 1858. They are located in Owensboro, Kentucky, and use purple and gold as their colors. One notable alumnus is A.J. Smith, who in 2006 was serving as the San Diego Chargers' general manager. Kentucky Wesleyan's motto is "It's About Success".

47. Philadelphia University male athletes go by what nickname?

From Quiz Division II College Nicknames [1]

Answer: Rams

Philadelphia University, a private institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was established in 1884. Their colors are maroon and silver. Female athletes are known as "Lady Rams".

48. Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, chose what as their nickname?

From Quiz Division I College Nicknames [2]

Answer: Green Wave

Tulane is a private university. Their colors are olive green and sky blue. Their motto is "Non Sibi Sede Suis", which in English means, "Not for one's self, but for one's own".

49. The University of Michigan resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan. What is their nickname?

From Quiz Division I College Nicknames [1]

Answer: Wolverines

The University of Michigan was founded in 1817. Their colors are maize and blue.

50. Who lost in that miserable championship game against Florida? The Ohio State_________.

From Quiz College Nicknames

Answer: Buckeyes

Heisman award winner Troy Smith went 4-14 for 35 yards and an interception. Top-prospect wide receiver Ted Ginn, Jr. ran back the opening kick return, but had to leave after injuring his ankle on the play.

51. What is the team nickname of University of Texas El Paso?

From Quiz College Basketball Team Nicknames

Answer: Miners

The movie, "Glory Road", was about when the University of Texas El Paso Miners won the NCAA championship in 1966.

52. What is the nickname for Binghamton University?

From Quiz NCAA Nicknames

Answer: Bearcats

The Bearcats were Conference Champions or runner-up in all sports 18 times from 2002-2006.

53. Which team does not have the colors of orange and blue?

From Quiz College Colors and Nicknames [2]

Answer: San Jose State

San Jose States colors are blue and yellow. They are from the WAC, so is Boise State.

54. What perennial "s"-less football powerhouse had fans who waved toilet paper and laundry detergent at their home games?

From Quiz "S" less College Nicknames

Answer: Alabama

The Alabama Crimson Tide. A roll of toilet paper and a box of TIDE, "ROLL TIDE".

55. Robert Morris University was called the ____?

From Quiz College Nicknames

Answer: Colonials

Robert Morris is a member of the Northeast Conference. The University is located in Moon Township, PA.

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