College Nicknames – Matching
by David Pleacher
How well do you know your college nicknames?
Match the nickname in the right-hand column for each of the 107 colleges listed in the left-hand column
below.
University or College
Air Force Academy
University of Alabama
Arizona State University
Team Nickname
49ers
Baylor University
Boise State University
Boston College
Bowdoin College
Brigham Young University
Badgers
Banana Slugs
Bearcats
Bears
Bengals
Big Red
Bison
Blue Devils
Blue Hens
Bluejays
Bobcats
Boilermakers
Broncos
Buccaneers
Buckeyes
Buffaloes
Bulldogs
Cal State Fullerton
UC Santa Cruz
Charleston Southern University
Cincinnati University
Clemson University
University of Colorado
Colorado State University
Columbia University
University of Connecticut
Cornell University
Creighton University
Davis & Elkins College
University of Delaware
University of Denver
Duke University
Elon University
Emory & Henry College
Fairleigh Dickinson University
University of Florida
Florida A&M University
Aztecs
Cardinal
Cardinals
Cavaliers
Colonials
Commodores
Cornhuskers
Cougars
Cowboys
Crimson Tide
Crusaders
Cyclones
University or College
Fairleigh Dickinson University
University of Florida
Florida A&M University
Team Nickname
Demon Deacons
Ducks
Dukes
George Mason University
George Washington University
University of Georgia
Georgia State University
Georgia Tech
Eagles
Engineers
Falcons
Flames
Friars
Hofstra University
University of Idaho
Idaho State University
Iowa State University
University of Iowa
James Madison University
St. Joseph's University
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
Liberty University
Long Beach State University
University of Louisville
Marquette University
Marshall University
University of Maryland
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Miami
University of Michigan
Michigan State University
University of Minnesota
Minnesota State University
Murray State University
Gaels
Gamecocks
Gators
Generals
Golden Eagles
Golden Gophers
Hardrockers
Hawkeyes
Hawks
Hokies
Hurricanes
Huskies
Jackrabbits
Jayhawks
Knights
Lions
Lobos
Longhorns
Mavericks
Midshipmen
Miners
Mountaineers
Muskateers
Mustangs
University or College
University of Nebraska
UNLV
University of New Mexico
University of North Carolina
North Carolina State University
UNC Wilmington
North Dakota State University
Ohio University
Ohio State University
University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Portland State University
Providence College
Purdue University
University of Richmond
Rutgers University
Saint Mary's College
San Diego State University
Seton Hall University
Siena College
University of South Carolina
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
South Dakota State University
University of Southern California
Southern Illinois University
Southern Methodist University
Stanford University
Syracuse University
Temple University
University of Tennessee
University of Texas
Texas-El Paso University
University of Texas at San Antonio
Team Nickname
Nittany Lions
Orange
Owls
Panthers
Patriots
Phoenix
Pioneers
Pirates
Polar Bears
Pride
Quakers
Raiders
Rams
Rattlers
Roadrunners
Runnin' Rebels
Saints
Salukis
Scarlet Knights
Seahawks
Senators
Shockers
Sooners
Spartans
Spiders
Sun Devils
Tar Heels
Terrapins
Thoroughbreds
Thunder
Thundering Herd
Tigers
Titans
Tribe
Trojans
University or College
United States Naval Academy
University of Utah
Valparaiso University
Vanderbilt University
University of Virginia
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest University
Washington & Lee University
West Virginia University
Wheaton College
Wichita State University
College of William & Mary
University of Wisconsin
Wright State University
University of Wyoming
Xavier University
Team Nickname
Utes
Vandals
Vikings
Volunteers
Wasps
Waves
Wildcats
Wolfpack
Wolverines
Yellow Jackets