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  • 1. 

    Finish the Michigan Fight Song lyric, "Hail! Hail! to Michigan, the champions ...."?

    • A.

      Of The World

    • B.

      Of The West

    • C.

      And The Best

    • D.

      Of The East

    Correct Answer
    B. Of The West
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Of The West." This lyric is a reference to the University of Michigan's athletic teams being considered champions in the western region. It showcases pride and celebrates the team's achievements in their respective sports.

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  • 2. 

    Which player was named Michigan's 2008 Bo Schembechler MVP Award winner?

    • A.

      Brandon Graham

    • B.

      Brandon Minor

    • C.

      Steven Threet

    • D.

      Martavious Odoms

    Correct Answer
    A. Brandon Graham
    Explanation
    Brandon Graham was named Michigan's 2008 Bo Schembechler MVP Award winner. This award is given to the most valuable player on the Michigan football team, and in 2008, Graham was recognized for his exceptional performance and contributions to the team.

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  • 3. 

    Michigan was outscored in total points in every quarter in 2008 except which one?

    • A.

      4th

    • B.

      3rd

    • C.

      1st

    • D.

      2nd

    Correct Answer
    C. 1st
    Explanation
    In 2008, Michigan was outscored in total points in every quarter except the 1st quarter. This means that in the 1st quarter, Michigan either scored more points than their opponent or had a tie in points.

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  • 4. 

    Of eight Big Ten games, how many did Michigan win in 2008?

    • A.

      Two

    • B.

      Four

    • C.

      Three

    • D.

      One

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
    Explanation
    In 2008, Michigan won two out of the eight Big Ten games.

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  • 5. 

    Junior defensive end Brandon Graham led Michigan with how many sacks in 2008?

    • A.

      Two

    • B.

      Eight

    • C.

      Seven

    • D.

      Ten

    Correct Answer
    D. Ten
    Explanation
    In 2008, junior defensive end Brandon Graham led Michigan with ten sacks.

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  • 6. 

    What was Michigan's record in 2008, their first season under head coach Rich Rodriguez?

    • A.

      42102

    • B.

      42072

    • C.

      42045

    • D.

      42131

    Correct Answer
    B. 42072
    Explanation
    In 2008, Michigan had a record of 4 wins and 8 losses under head coach Rich Rodriguez. This is indicated by the answer choice 42072.

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  • 7. 

    Michigan running back Brandon Minor had season highs of 155 yards and three TD runs against what team?

    • A.

      Utah

    • B.

      Miami (OH)

    • C.

      Michigan State

    • D.

      Purdue

    Correct Answer
    D. Purdue
    Explanation
    Brandon Minor had a standout performance against Purdue, rushing for a season-high 155 yards and scoring three touchdowns. This suggests that Purdue's defense was unable to effectively stop Minor, allowing him to have a successful game.

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  • 8. 

    Michigan CB Morgan Trent had two interceptions against which rival in the third game of 2008?

    • A.

      Michigan State

    • B.

      Penn State

    • C.

      Notre Dame

    • D.

      Ohio State

    Correct Answer
    C. Notre Dame
    Explanation
    In the third game of the 2008 season, Michigan CB Morgan Trent had two interceptions against Notre Dame.

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  • 9. 

    Which 2008 opponent scored 48 points, a season high, against Michigan?

    • A.

      Illinois

    • B.

      Purdue

    • C.

      Ohio State

    • D.

      Penn State

    Correct Answer
    B. Purdue
    Explanation
    In 2008, Purdue scored 48 points against Michigan, which was their season high. This suggests that Purdue had a particularly strong performance in that game, outscoring all of their other opponents that season.

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  • 10. 

    Michigan lost their 2008 senior game to which Big Ten school 21-14?

    • A.

      Minnesota

    • B.

      Michigan State

    • C.

      Purdue

    • D.

      Northwestern

    Correct Answer
    D. Northwestern
    Explanation
    In the 2008 senior game, Michigan lost to Northwestern by a score of 21-14.

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  • 11. 

    What FCS (Division I-AA) team upset Michigan in the 2007 season opener 34-32?

    • A.

      Norfolk State

    • B.

      Jackson State

    • C.

      Appalachian State

    • D.

      Tennessee State

    Correct Answer
    C. Appalachian State
    Explanation
    In the 2007 season opener, Appalachian State, an FCS (Division I-AA) team, pulled off a major upset by defeating Michigan with a score of 34-32. This victory was considered historic because it was the first time that a Division I-AA team had ever beaten a ranked Division I-A team. Appalachian State's win over Michigan showcased the competitiveness and skill of FCS teams, proving that they could compete and defeat larger, more well-known programs.

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  • 12. 

    Michigan defeated what SEC team 41-35 in the 2007 Capital One Bowl?

    • A.

      South Carolina

    • B.

      Florida

    • C.

      Tennessee

    • D.

      Vanderbilt

    Correct Answer
    B. Florida
    Explanation
    In the 2007 Capital One Bowl, Michigan defeated Florida with a score of 41-35.

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  • 13. 

    Michigan 2007 quarterback Chad Henne and offensive tackle Jake Long were drafted in the 2008 NFL Draft by what team?

    • A.

      Cleveland Browns

    • B.

      Atlanta Falcons

    • C.

      Miami Dolphins

    • D.

      St. Louis Rams

    Correct Answer
    C. Miami DolpHins
    Explanation
    Chad Henne and Jake Long, who were both Michigan 2007 quarterback and offensive tackle respectively, were drafted in the 2008 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.

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  • 14. 

    Michigan lost 32-18 in the 2006 Rose Bowl to which Pac-10 team?

    • A.

      Arizona State

    • B.

      Oregon

    • C.

      California

    • D.

      USC

    Correct Answer
    D. USC
    Explanation
    In the 2006 Rose Bowl, Michigan lost to USC with a score of 32-18. This indicates that USC was the Pac-10 team that defeated Michigan in that game.

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  • 15. 

    What team was ranked second in the AP Poll when Michigan upset them in 2006?

    • A.

      Notre Dame

    • B.

      USC

    • C.

      Ohio State

    • D.

      Wisconsin

    Correct Answer
    A. Notre Dame
    Explanation
    In 2006, Michigan upset Notre Dame, who was ranked second in the AP Poll at the time. This means that Notre Dame was considered the second-best team in the country according to the poll. The question is asking for the team that was ranked second when Michigan upset them, and the correct answer is Notre Dame.

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  • 16. 

    Michigan opened the 2006 Big Ten season by defeating what team 27-13?

    • A.

      Wisconsin

    • B.

      Minnesota

    • C.

      Penn State

    • D.

      Northwestern

    Correct Answer
    A. Wisconsin
    Explanation
    In 2006, Michigan started their Big Ten season by defeating Wisconsin with a score of 27-13.

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  • 17. 

    Michigan's 2005 senior co-captain wide receiver Jason Avant was drafted in the 2006 NFL Draft by what team?

    • A.

      Carolina Panthers

    • B.

      Philadelphia Eagles

    • C.

      Arizona Cardinals

    • D.

      Buffalo Bills

    Correct Answer
    B. pHiladelpHia Eagles
    Explanation
    Jason Avant, the senior co-captain wide receiver for Michigan in 2005, was drafted in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.

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  • 18. 

    Michigan opened the 2005 Season with a 33-17 win over what school?

    • A.

      Notre Dame

    • B.

      Eastern Michigan

    • C.

      Northern Illinois

    • D.

      Minnesota

    Correct Answer
    C. Northern Illinois
    Explanation
    Michigan opened the 2005 season with a 33-17 win over Northern Illinois. This information is stated directly in the question, indicating that Northern Illinois was the school that Michigan defeated in their first game of the season.

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  • 19. 

    What team handed Michigan the only non-conference loss it suffered in 2004?

    • A.

      San Diego State

    • B.

      Miami (OH)

    • C.

      Notre Dame

    • D.

      Texas

    Correct Answer
    C. Notre Dame
    Explanation
    In 2004, Michigan suffered only one non-conference loss, which was handed to them by Notre Dame.

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  • 20. 

    Michigan defeated what rival in 2003 by the score of 35-21?

    • A.

      Michigan State

    • B.

      Ohio State

    • C.

      Wisconsin

    • D.

      Notre Dame

    Correct Answer
    B. Ohio State
    Explanation
    In 2003, Michigan defeated Ohio State by the score of 35-21. This victory over their rival team showcased Michigan's dominance and skill on the field.

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  • 21. 

    Michigan lost in the 2003 Rose Bowl to what Pac-10 team?

    • A.

      Oregon

    • B.

      Washington

    • C.

      Cal

    • D.

      USC

    Correct Answer
    D. USC
    Explanation
    In the 2003 Rose Bowl, Michigan lost to USC. This means that USC was the Pac-10 team that defeated Michigan in that game.

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  • 22. 

    In the 2002 Outback Bowl, what SEC team did Michigan defeat?

    • A.

      Florida

    • B.

      Ole Miss

    • C.

      Alabama

    • D.

      Tennessee

    Correct Answer
    A. Florida
    Explanation
    Michigan defeated Florida in the 2002 Outback Bowl.

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  • 23. 

    Michigan opened 2002 with a football victory over which nationally-ranked Pac-10 school?

    • A.

      USC

    • B.

      Washington

    • C.

      Arizona State

    • D.

      UCLA

    Correct Answer
    B. Washington
    Explanation
    Michigan opened the 2002 football season with a victory over Washington, a nationally-ranked Pac-10 school. This means that Michigan defeated Washington in their first game of the season, despite Washington being nationally-ranked and a member of the Pac-10 conference.

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  • 24. 

    Michigan scored 45 in their 2002 Big Ten opener against what team?

    • A.

      Illinois

    • B.

      Iowa

    • C.

      Purdue

    • D.

      Penn State

    Correct Answer
    A. Illinois
    Explanation
    In their 2002 Big Ten opener, Michigan scored 45 points against Illinois.

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  • 25. 

    What rival was the only team in 2001 to win a game at Michigan?

    • A.

      Michigan State

    • B.

      Ohio State

    • C.

      Penn State

    • D.

      Notre Dame

    Correct Answer
    B. Ohio State
    Explanation
    In 2001, Ohio State was the only rival team to win a game at Michigan. This suggests that Ohio State had a strong performance and managed to defeat Michigan on their home turf. The other options, Michigan State, Penn State, and Notre Dame, did not achieve this feat in 2001.

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  • 26. 

    Against what Big Ten team did Michigan record a 20-0 shutout in 2001?

    • A.

      Minnesota

    • B.

      Purdue

    • C.

      Iowa

    • D.

      Penn State

    Correct Answer
    D. Penn State
    Explanation
    In 2001, Michigan recorded a 20-0 shutout against Penn State. This means that Michigan's defense successfully prevented Penn State from scoring any points throughout the entire game.

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  • 27. 

    Which Big Ten team defeated Michigan 26-24 on the game's final play in 2001?

    • A.

      Michigan State

    • B.

      Wisconsin

    • C.

      Illinois

    • D.

      Ohio State

    Correct Answer
    A. Michigan State
    Explanation
    In 2001, Michigan State defeated Michigan 26-24 on the game's final play. This means that Michigan State was the team that emerged victorious in the match against Michigan.

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  • 28. 

    Michigan traveled to the West Coast in 2000 and lost to what ranked Pac-10 team?

    • A.

      Washington

    • B.

      UCLA

    • C.

      USC

    • D.

      Oregon

    Correct Answer
    B. UCLA
    Explanation
    In 2000, Michigan traveled to the West Coast and suffered a loss to UCLA, which was a ranked Pac-10 team at that time.

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  • 29. 

    What Big Ten rival beat Michigan in 2001 with a last-second field goal?

    • A.

      Northwestern

    • B.

      Purdue

    • C.

      Indiana

    • D.

      Wisconsin

    Correct Answer
    B. Purdue
    Explanation
    In 2001, Purdue beat Michigan with a last-second field goal. This suggests that Purdue was able to secure a victory over their Big Ten rival by scoring a field goal right before the end of the game. This victory would have been significant for Purdue, as defeating a strong team like Michigan in such a close game would have showcased their skill and determination.

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  • 30. 

    Michigan defeated what SEC team in the Capital One Citrus Bowl after the 2000 season?

    • A.

      Ole Miss

    • B.

      Kentucky

    • C.

      Auburn

    • D.

      Alabama

    Correct Answer
    C. Auburn
    Explanation
    In the Capital One Citrus Bowl after the 2000 season, Michigan defeated Auburn.

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  • 31. 

    Michigan won their 40th Big Ten title by defeating which team in 2000?

    • A.

      Indiana

    • B.

      Penn State

    • C.

      Minnesota

    • D.

      Ohio State

    Correct Answer
    D. Ohio State
    Explanation
    In 2000, Michigan won their 40th Big Ten title by defeating Ohio State.

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