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College Nicknames That Don’t End With an “S”

The college football nickname landscape is filled with lots of Tigers, Bulldogs, Eagles and an additional abundance of names that end with the letter S. However, some of the best and unique nicknames don’t end with the letter S. Join us on this Singular adventure as we explore beyond the norm for the best collegiate nicknames.

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College Nicknames without an S are one of the most popular trivia questions in collegiate circles. Not only do, we share that list with you, but we provide interesting insight on why some of the S’s disappeared.

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There are 133 NCAA Football teams playing at the FBS level.  Schools like Alabama and Notre Dame are usually the first schools guessed, but it takes a true fan to name all of them.

A Salute to History

The University of Illinois Fighting Illini is not just a team name, but it is also a celebration of the rich history and culture of the Illinois Confederation. The Illiniwek were a group of tribes that inhabited the Mississippi River Valley, and their legacy lives on in the name of the university’s sports teams. The term ‘Illini’ was first used in 1874 when the student newspaper changed its name, and it quickly became synonymous with the university and its community. The Fighting Illini represents more than just a sports program; it’s a symbol of pride for the university and all those who support it.

Tulsa Has No Hurricanes To Fear

This nickname might just be the oddest of the list. Tulsa University is known as the “Golden Hurricane.” However the Oklahoma based university is far, far away from a body of water that might actually produce a hurricane.