Banana Slugs, Dust Devils, and Dirtbags: NCAA College Nicknames

NCAA sports, especially football and basketball, are loved by Americans. There are certain schools such as Alabama and Notre Dame where virtually every sports fan would know their nicknames: The Crimson Tide and The Fighting Irish. However, some other schools' nicknames are not as well known. Are you an NCAA school nickname expert? Okay Skippy, show me how smart you are!

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