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9 schools use the "Bronchos" mascot.
Most common states: Michigan (2), Oklahoma (2), California (1)
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If you've ever heard of the Bronchos mascot, you might be wondering what's behind this tough-sounding name. The Bronchos, with their unique spelling, have been around since 1922, originating at the University of Central Oklahoma under President Mitchell's supervision. This mascot is all about symbolizing strength and resilience, much like the wild horses of North America that the term "bronco" originally described back in 1850. In the context of schools, the Bronchos mascot is a favorite in Oklahoma, where it's used by several schools to embody a spirit of toughness and determination. It's not just about the name; it's about the attitude and pride that comes with being a Broncho. So, if you ever meet someone from a school with this mascot, you know they're prob pretty proud of their tough and spirited team.
Hear how the Bronchos fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Bronchos banner across Michigan. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Jordan Sullivan
Michigan Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Oklahoma. With 2 schools per million residents, the Bronchos is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Lopez
Oklahoma Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Bronchos delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Rowan Sullivan
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
9 schools in our database use the Bronchos mascot across 7 states.
The Bronchos shows up most in Michigan (2), Oklahoma (2), and California (1). Ok also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Bronchos as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Bronchos most often (8 schools). Elementary (1) also feature this mascot.