Did you know women were first admitted to Northwestern in 1869 -- a mere 14 years after its founding?
The University of Nebraska was given a mission to "afford to the inhabitants of the state the means of acquiring a thorough knowledge of the various branches of literature, science, and the arts."
Did you know that the "Golden Gophers" nickname was coined by announcer Halsey Hall? It referenced the football team's all-gold attire.
The University of Michigan was established in Detroit in 1817, becoming the first public university in the Northwest Territories.
The University of Illinois is one of the original 37 public land-grant institutions created after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act in 1862.
Bascom Hill is named after John Bascom, former president of the University of Wisconsin.
This stadium opened in 1924 with a seating capacity of 13,500 and standing room for an additional 5,000 people.
Beaver Stadium was named after former governor of Pennsylvania (1897-91) and president of the university's board of trustees James A. Beaver.
Ohio Stadium does not have permanent field lights. When night events do occur, temporary field lights are brought in.
