U of U
BYU
USU
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VERSES PT2
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What is the U of U's nickname?
Utes
100
Who was the men's basketball player that received national recognition? Referred to as “The Jimmer”
Jimmer Fredette era (2010–11): “The Jimmer” earned nearly every Player of the Year award and reignited Cougar basketball’s national spotlight.
100
What is the stadium that USU plays in?
Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium – The heart of Aggie football since 1968, named in honor of the legendary alumnus
100
What year did the rivalry between USU and BYU begin?
a. 1912
b. 1918
c. 1920
d. 1922
1922
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What is their football rivalry nicknamed?
The Holy War
200
Which athletic programs hold national titles and athletic achievements?
Skiing
Women's Gymnastic
Men's Basketball
200
Men’s cross country captured its first team national title in what year?
a. 2003
b. 2010
c. 2015
d. 2019
2019
200
What years did they achieve 2 division titles in football?
2013
2021
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How has the football rivalry evolved over time?
In the early years (1922–1974), USU held a significant edge, winning 30 games during that span. Since then, BYU has been more dominant, winning 32 games to USU’s 7
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What year did the “Holy War in Sin City" take place?
2015
300
What years were the Rice–Eccles Stadium constructed and upgraded?
1927 and 2002 for the winter Olympics
300
How many NCAA team championships (across multiple sports) have they secured?
13 in total
Men’s titles (7): Cross country (2), golf (1), outdoor track & field (1), and volleyball (3).
Women’s titles (6): Cross country (6)
300
Men’s outdoor track dominated across decades, winning how may conference titles?
a. 8
b. 11
c. 17
d. 20
17
300
How many times have UofU, BYU and USU won the Beehive Boot trophy?
Beehive Boot—a trophy for the top in-state FBS team. USU has claimed the Boot 9 times, compared to BYU’s 24 and Utah’s 15
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Historic Football Streaks - guess the number
Utah’s longest unbeaten stretch: ___ games from 1898–1941
BYU’s longest streak: ___ consecutive wins from 1979–1987
Utah’s longest unbeaten stretch: 21 games from 1898–1941
BYU’s longest streak: 9 consecutive wins from 1979–1987
400
Men’s basketball program remains storied with four Final Four appearances. What year is NOT correct?
a.1949
b.1961
c.1966
d.1998
1944, 1961, 1966, 1998
400
What year ended with a "Hail Mary" finish at the miracle bowl? Picture to hint.
1980
400
Which women's sport recieved 2 national titles?
a. Volleyball
b. Diving
c. Softball
d. Tennis
Softball dominance: Two national titles, several conference crowns, and World Series appearances make this one of USU’s signature programs
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What years did USU win back-to-back football games?
2017 and 2018
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What year (recent) did UofU join BYU in the Big 12?
2024
500
How many Olympic athletes came from the UofU?
a. 77
b. 72
c. 69
d. 78
72 in total!
Missy Marlowe, a standout gymnast for the University of Utah, competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics.
500
Which two players played pivital roles in the legendary "Hail Mary" that sealed BYU’s wild comeback.
Jim McMahon’s legendary Hail Mary to Clay Brown sealed BYU’s wild comeback
500
Who took home player of the year in 1981 from USU?
Jay Don Blake took home the 1980 NCAA Championship and was named NCAA Player of the Year in 1981
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Volleyball (1976–2024), which team holds the advantage? Can you guess how many wins for each team over the years?
USU: 16 wins
BYU: 44 wins
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What year did this take place?
Football game where a blocked field goal preserved Utah’s 17–16 o‑victory
2010