Big 10
Football Rules
Mascots
University of Illinois
Bears
100

This Big Ten school is located in Evanston, Illinois.  

Northwestern

100

This penalty is called when a defensive player crosses the line before the snap.  

offsides

100

This bird is the mascot for the University of Kansas.

 Jayhawk

100

Illinois’ basketball team plays home games in this arena.

State Farm Center, used to be called Assembly Hall

100

The Chicago Bears play their home games at this stadium.

Soldier Field

200

This Big Ten team is located in East Lansing, Michigan.  

Michigan State?

200

This occurs when the offense advances the ball past the line to gain...

a first down

200

The University of Nebraska’s mascot is named this.  

Herbie Husker

200

What electrical invention was made by a graduate of Illinois engineering school?

LED Lights

200

This coach led the Bears to their famous 1985 championship.

 Mike Ditka

300

This Big Ten school’s stadium is called “The Horseshoe.”  

 Ohio State

300

This call gives the offense 5 yards for taking too long before the snap.

delay of game

300

Michigan State’s mascot is a Spartan warrior named ___. 

Sparty

300

What year was Illinois founded, bonus question, what was it named?

1867

300

The Bears’ biggest rivalry is against this NFC North team.  

 the Green Bay Packers

400

This team is the newest addition to the Big Ten (as of 2024).

Who is UCLA / USC? — both joined in 2024

400

This penalty, worth 15 yards, is called for violent or unnecessary play after the whistle.

unsportsmanlike conduct / personal foul

400

Penn State’s mascot is what kind of lion?

Nittany Lion

400

What is the name of the person who the school of engineering is currently named after 

WW Granger (William Wallace) 

400

This Bear set the NFL record for most rushing yards in a single game (275 in 1977)

Walter Payton

500

The Big Ten headquarters are located in this Midwest city.  

Rosemont, Illinois

500

This happens when a kick goes out of bounds without being touched on a kickoff.

(What is a penalty, ball placed at the 35?)

500

The University of Iowa mascot is this bird of prey.  

Herky the Hawk

500
What is the name of the current Illinois basketball coach?

Brad Underwood

500

The Bears were originally founded in 1920 under this name.

Decatur Staleys?

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