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Question 1

Magic Johnson played college basketball for MSU from 1977 to 1979. What was his real first name?

Accepted Answer

Earvin

Answer

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson played two seasons at MSU before being selected first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Question 2

MSU's basketball arena where home games are played is called?

Accepted Answer

Jack Breslin Student Events Center

Answer

The Jack Breslin Student Events Center, commonly called the Breslin Center, is MSU's main basketball arena with a capacity of about 14,759.

Question 3

The annual rivalry football game between MSU and the University of Michigan is called what?

Accepted Answer

The Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy

Answer

The MSU–Michigan football rivalry game is played for the Paul Bunyan Trophy – Governor of Michigan trophy, commonly called the Paul Bunyan Trophy.

Question 4

MSU football won a national championship in which year under coach Duffy Daugherty?

Accepted Answer

1966

Answer

MSU's football team claimed a national championship in 1966 under coach Duffy Daugherty, finishing with a 9-0-1 record.

Question 5

Which sport does MSU's Mel Tucker coach?

Accepted Answer

Football

Answer

Mel Tucker was the head football coach at Michigan State University, hired in 2020 before later controversies led to his dismissal.

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