General TAMU Trivia
What are the official colors of Texas A&M University
Maroon & White
The name of Texas A&M's football stadium
Kyle Field
The Yell Leaders and Aggies gather in Kyle Field the night before a home game for this tradition.
Midnight Yell
Roughly how many students attend Texas A&M
Approximately 70,000
(one of the largest student bodies in the nation)
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue Whale
The name of Texas A&M's mascot?
Reveille
What Aggie most recently won the Heisman award?
Johnny Manziel
These five values—excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect, and selfless service—define what it means to be an Aggie.
Aggie Core Values
Approximately what is the capacity of Kyle Field
100,000+
(the record currently is roughly 110,000)
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What is the name of Texas A&M's student section?
The 12th man
(this tradition began in 1922 thanks to Mr. E. King Gill the original 12th man)
Who is the current coach of the Texas A&M football team?
Coach Mike Elko
This is one of the largest, and oldest, trees on campus.
Century Tree
How many Reveilles have there been (including the current one)?
10
Our current mascot is Miss Rev X the Queen of Aggieland
Largest planet in the solar system
Jupiter
What is the official greeting of Texas A&M?
Howdy!
What conference is Texas A&M currently a part of?
The South Eastern Conference (SEC)
This solemn tradition is held the first Tuesday of every month to honor any current student who has passed away.
Silver Taps
How many credit hours do you need to get your Aggie Ring?
What year did the Titanic sink?
1912
What is the name of the Texas A&M school spirit group known for leading yells and traditions?
Yell leaders
What is the nickname given to Texas A&M's defense?
"The Wrecking Crew"
(This phrase was invented by former coach R.C. Slocum)
This event takes place every year on November 18th, at 2:42 AM.
Bonfire Remembrance
How many years has Texas A&M been in operation?
(Hint: we were founded more than 100 years ago)
148 years
( we were founded in 1876 as the first public university in Texas)
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
(deserts are defined by their lack precipitation/moisture not by temperature)