18 Team Names Quiz (Big Ten)

About This Quiz

The Big Ten Conference, the oldest NCAA Division I collegiate athletic conference in the United States, has a storied history that dates back to its founding in 1896. On August 2, 2024, the conference expanded to include 18 member institutions and 2 affiliate institutions, solidifying its status as a powerhouse in college sports.

In this quiz, each question will present you with the name of a university that is a member of the Big Ten Conference, and your task is to correctly identify the corresponding team name. From the Fighting Illini to the Buckeyes, and from the Hoosiers to the Spartans, see how many of these iconic team names you can match with their respective universities.

So, let the games begin! Good luck!

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1. University of Illinois?

[B] Fighting Illini | The Fighting Illini represents the athletic teams of the University of Illinois, reflecting the university's competitive spirit.

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2. Indiana University?

[C] Hoosiers | The Hoosiers is the nickname for the people of Indiana and also the team name for Indiana University's athletic teams.

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3. University of Iowa?

[A] Hawkeyes | The Hawkeyes is the team name for the University of Iowa, which is also a nickname for the people of the state.

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4. University of Maryland?

[A] Terrapins | The Terrapins, or "Terps" for short, is the team name for the University of Maryland, named after the diamondback terrapin turtle native to the region.

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5. University of Michigan?

[D] Wolverines | The Wolverines is the team name for the University of Michigan, symbolizing the strength and resilience of the state's official animal.

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6. Michigan State University?

[B] Spartans | The Spartans is the team name for Michigan State University, reflecting the university's mascot and the ancient Greek warriors known for their bravery.

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7. University of Minnesota?

[A] Golden Gophers | The Golden Gophers is the team name for the University of Minnesota, named after the state's official animal, the common gopher.

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8. University of Nebraska?

[C] Cornhuskers | The Cornhuskers is the team name for the University of Nebraska, representing the state's agricultural heritage and the process of husking corn.

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9. Northwestern University?

[B] Wildcats | The Wildcats is the team name for Northwestern University, symbolizing the university's athletic prowess and spirit.

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10. Ohio State University?

[D] Buckeyes | The Buckeyes is the team name for Ohio State University, named after the state's nickname and the Ohio buckeye tree.

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11. University of Oregon?

[A] Ducks | The Ducks is the team name for the University of Oregon, reflecting the state's connection to water and the university's mascot.

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12. Pennsylvania State University?

[C] Nittany Lions | The Nittany Lions is the team name for Pennsylvania State University, named after the Nittany Mountain Lion, which is the university's mascot.

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13. Purdue University?

[A] Boilermakers | The Boilermakers is the team name for Purdue University, reflecting the university's engineering heritage and the state's history with the steel industry.

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14. Rutgers University?

[C] Scarlet Knights | The Scarlet Knights is the team name for Rutgers University, representing the university's colors and chivalric spirit.

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15. University of California, Los Angeles?

[C] Bruins | The Bruins is the team name for UCLA, representing the university's athletic teams and the bear, which is also the California state animal.

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16. University of Southern California?

[B] Trojans | The Trojans is the team name for USC, symbolizing the university's mascot and the legendary Trojan warriors from Greek mythology.

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17. University of Washington?

[A] Huskies | The Huskies is the team name for the University of Washington, named after the Alaskan Malamute, which is the university's mascot and represents the spirit of the Pacific Northwest.

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18. University of Wisconsin?

[D] Badgers | The Badgers is the team name for the University of Wisconsin, named after the badger, which is the state animal of Wisconsin and represents the university's tenacity and resilience.