Back to School
This month is when most U.S. students return to school after summer break.
August
Since 2011, Nick Saban led the University of Alabama to 5 national titles. What city do the "Tide" play in?
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Peyton Manning played College Football at this school, a notable Holman partner.
University of Tennessee
This New Jersey fruit is celebrated each summer with festivals and is the state's official fruit.
Blueberry
August's birthstone shares its green color with this gemstone often associated with Ireland.
Emerald
This Harper Lee novel, featuring Atticus Finch and Scout, is considered one of the most frequently assigned books in American classrooms.
To Kill a Mockingbird
This University's mascot: Uga the Bulldog, usually found on the sidelines during games.
University of Georgia
This Holman partner won the CFB championship in 2025 after an incredible season led by coach Curt Cignetti and QB Fernando Mendoza.
Indiana University
Joey Chestnut has become champion 18 times in this July 4th staple. (Tough to watch if you're queasy) Hint: Hosted by Nathans!
August contains this zodiac sign known for being represented by a lion.
Leo
This office supply uses pressure-sensitive adhesive and was invented after a failed attempt to create a super-strong glue.
Post-it Notes
This legendary Penn State coach led the Nittany lions from 1966-2011 and helped shape college football as we know it today.
Joe Paterno
This University and Holman partner is located in Nashville, Tennessee. While they're football program has been better in recent years, they are known for producing elite baseball talent.
Vanderbilt University
Americans eat approximately 4 Billion pounds of this summery fruit every year. Seedless please!
Watermelon
On August 15, 1969, this famous music festival began in New York featuring some of the greatest rock musicians of all time.
Woodstock
Binney & Smith introduced this iconic school supply in 1903. If you have children, there's at least one hidden under the seats in the car.
Crayons
The first ever college football game was played between these two notable New Jersey institutions. Name both!
Rutgers & Princeton
This Ivy league institution and Holman partner played its first ever College Football game on November 16, 1872. They beat Columbia 3-0 at Hamilton Park in New Haven, Connecticut.
Yale University
One of the most prolific brands of Ice-Cream in the U.S. is Ben & Jerry's. They were founded in this state.
Vermont
This canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans officially opened in August 1914.
Panama Canal
This year was the first federal observance of Labor Day in the United States.
1894
The "Big House" as it's colloquially known can hold over 107,000 spectators in it's stadium. What University lays claim to it.
University of Michigan
During football games, this University and their fans engage in a tradition known as the "Hawkeye wave" to acknowledge and show their support for the local children's hospital nearby.
University of Iowa
No Summer BBQ, baseball game, or tailgate is complete without a beer. This brand ranked as the best-selling beer in the U.S. for 2025.
Michelob Ultra
This state receives more summer tourists than any other in the U.S. That's what happens when Mickey Mouse lives in your state.
Florida