Sons of Montezuma Trivia: Get to know SDSU’s Next Opponent, Northern Illinois

Are you ready to test your college football knowledge? You’re in the right place. Sons of Montezuma is home to the most knowledgeable Aztecs fans in the galaxy. It is now time for you to prove it. 

We’ve put together a 10-question quiz to test your knowledge of San Diego State football each week—but specifically it’s upcoming opponent. The Aztecs are coming off a big win last week against CAL, so let’s see how much you know about this week’s opponent, Northern Illinois.

There are two simple rules: Please use your brain (not a search engine) and only play once.

Note: After you answer all of the questions, you must click on “Finish Quiz” to see your results. Share your honest score on social media, tag Sons of Monty in your post, and we may contact you for a prize.

Now go get ’em!

In which year did NIU football begin playing at the "Major College" (now FBS) level? 1969 1985 1976 1991

What is Northern Illinois's motto, which has remained unchanged since 1996? The Huskie Way The Hard Way Huskie Hard Fear the Spear

What was the original nickname for NIU's athletic teams before the school adopted the "Huskies" moniker in 1940? The Cornhuskers The Braves The Aggies The Profs

What former NIU Huskie RB was a standout player for the San Diego Chargers during the Norv Turner era? Darren Sproles LaDanian Tomlinson Michael Turner Mike Tolbert

Which one of SDSU's Mountain West Rivals has NIU beaten twice in their bowl game history? Fresno State San Jose State Boise State Utah State

What was the score of last week's NIU vs Mississippi State game? NIU 17 vs Miss St 24 NIU 10 vs Miss St 38 NIU 3 vs Miss St 30 NIU 31 vs Miss St 28

NIU Head Coach Thomas Hammock was a Graduate Assistant Coach when SDSU Head Coach Sean Lewis was a player at what University? University of Minnesota University of Toledo Miami of Ohio Wisconsin

In 2017 SDSU defeated NIU 34-28. Which Aztecs Defensive Back had 2 INTs in the game? Parker Baldwin Kameron Kelly Tariq Thompson Ronley Lakalaka

Last season, NIU became the first MAC team to beat an opponent ranked in the AP top-5. Who did they beat? Penn State Ohio State Notre Dame Texas

Who is Northern Illinois rival? Kent State Ball State Toledo Illinois

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