Thanksgiving Football Trivia -- 50 Questions

The Detroit Lions. They started the tradition in 1934, except for 1939-1944 during WWII.

The Dallas Cowboys. They have hosted a Thanksgiving game since 1966.

1934. Owner George A. Richards invented the tradition to compete with baseball.

To attract fans and compete with baseball. Richards owned a radio station and wanted to broadcast the game.

The Lions lost 19-16 to the Chicago Bears. Despite the loss, the tradition continued.

1966. The Cowboys' first Thanksgiving game was against the Cleveland Browns.

A primetime game added in 2006. Since 2006, the NFL has scheduled a third game in the evening.

CBS traditionally broadcasts the early game. Fox usually airs the Cowboys game.

John Madden awarded a turkey leg to the game's MVP. The tradition continued after Madden's retirement.

Yale vs. Harvard is one of the oldest. College football on Thanksgiving dates to the 1870s.

Yale vs. Princeton in 1876. This established the tradition of Thanksgiving college football.

An informal neighborhood football game on Thanksgiving morning. Friends and family gather for casual games before dinner.

Multiple claim this — Yale-Harvard and Lehigh-Lafayette are contenders. Both date to the 1880s.

They were suspended from 1939 to 1944. The tradition resumed in 1945.

The specifics change yearly. High-scoring affairs are common on the holiday.

Jason Witten and others have played in numerous Thanksgiving games. Cowboys and Lions players have the most opportunities.

Dick Butkus never played on Thanksgiving. The award honors linebackers, named after the Bears legend.

John Madden famously loved Thanksgiving games and the turducken. Madden broadcast many Thanksgiving classics.

A broadcast segment featuring Madden's commentary and turducken. Madden made Thanksgiving football iconic.

The Lions and Cowboys have played the most games. Their combined records include many wins and losses.

The Thanksgiving Day Classic doubleheader. The CFL has held Thanksgiving games since 1958.

No fixed teams — matchups rotate yearly. Canadian football does not have the same tradition of the same teams playing.

Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss, usually Thanksgiving weekend. The rivalry game dates to 1901.

Alabama vs. Auburn is usually the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is one of college football's fiercest rivalries.

Washington vs. Washington State, usually Thanksgiving weekend. The rivalry game determines state bragging rights.

Michigan vs. Ohio State, usually the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is one of the most important rivalries in the sport.

Georgia vs. Georgia Tech, often played Thanksgiving weekend. The rivalry dates to 1893.

Clemson vs. South Carolina, usually Thanksgiving weekend. The winner claims state supremacy.

Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State, often Thanksgiving weekend. The name reflects the rivalry's intensity.

Oregon vs. Oregon State. The in-state rivalry is usually played late in November.

Arizona vs. Arizona State. The trophy is the oldest rivalry trophy in college football.

Wisconsin vs. Iowa. Played for the Heartland Trophy on a rotating basis.

Iowa vs. Minnesota. A bronze pig trophy awarded to the winner of the rivalry.

Michigan vs. Minnesota. One of college football's oldest rivalry trophies, first awarded in 1903.

Army vs. Air Force (formerly Coast Guard). A service academy rivalry with a unique trophy.

Awarded to the winner among Army, Navy, and Air Force. The round-robin service academy competition.

Usually the second Saturday in December, not Thanksgiving. It is college football's most tradition-rich game.

The Heisman is announced in December. Thanksgiving weekend performances often influence voting.

The penultimate rankings are released after Thanksgiving weekend. Late-season games significantly impact playoff selection.

Some games are played on Black Friday. Arkansas vs. Missouri and others have established Black Friday traditions.

It divides the state. The winner claims supremacy in Mississippi college football.

Marshall vs. Morehead State or other Kentucky rivalries. Multiple 'Bell' trophies exist in college football.

Alabama State vs. Tuskegee (now rotating). A historically Black college football tradition.

Grambling State vs. Southern, played the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is one of the premier HBCU football events.

Bethune-Cookman vs. Florida A&M. Another major HBCU rivalry usually played in November.

An early-season game between Mid-Eastern and Southwestern Athletic Conference teams. It highlights HBCU football talent.

The postseason championship for HBCUs, played in December. It features the MEAC and SWAC champions.

Scott Hanson's 'seven hours of commercial-free football' includes the Thanksgiving tripleheader. Fans can watch all the action.

They have played over 80 Thanksgiving games with a mixed record. The Lions are known more for the tradition than for consistent winning.

The Cowboys have a winning record on Thanksgiving. Their long history includes many memorable holiday victories.