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US College Mascots

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8 questions
English
1

Which animal is the mascot for Texas Christian University?

Horned Frog

Alien

Iguana

Screech Owl

42% got this right

The horned frog was chosen because it's tough, tenacious, and willing to tackle enemies bigger than themselves.
2

Which school's mascots are named Albert and Alberta Gator?

University of Florida

University of Alabama

University of Arkansas

University of Louisiana

50% got this right

A live alligator named Albert first appeared at football games during the 1957 season.
3

Which animal represents the University of Tennessee Vols?

Bluetick coonhound

Camel

Longhorn

Purple cow

Hard  34% got this right

The Vols use both a live and a costumed version of Smokey, the bluetick coonhound.
4

Which university mascot is named Peter the Anteater?

UC Irvine

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Saint Louis University

University of Arkansas

Hard  19% got this right

In a 1965 vote, students selected the anteater over other options like the unicorn and the golden griffin.
5

Which unconventional animal represents UC Santa Cruz at its mascot?

Banana slug

Bumblebee

Mouse

Sloth

Hard  26% got this right

John Travolta wore a UC Santa Cruz T-shirt with the Fiat Slug logo in Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 hit Pulp Fiction.
6

Which universities use the bulldog as their mascot?

Drake University

Gonzaga University

James Madison University

Yale University

Easy  90% got this right

43 universities have a bulldog mascot, 15 of which are NCAA Division 1 Schools.
7

What is the Stanford band mascot and the university's unofficial mascot?

Tree

Ladybug

Saxaphone

Snake

42% got this right

The Stanford Tree is known for its unpredictable antics during games, dancing routines, and wild stunts.
8

What type of animal is the University of Texas' mascot, Bevo?

Longhorn

Bulldog

Cowboy

Mosquito

50% got this right

In 1916, an alumnus + friends raised $124 to buy a steer, which they originally named "Bo."