College Football Trivia - 2
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- 1.
In 1979, which Syracuse player rushed for a school-record 252 yards?
- A.
Joe Morris
- B.
Bill Hurley
- C.
Ken Kinsey
- D.
Larry Csonka
Correct Answer
A. Joe Morris -
- 2.
In 1976, who led Tulane to a 2-9 record in his first year as head coach?
- A.
Bennie Ellender
- B.
Andy Pilney
- C.
Vince Gibson
- D.
Larry Smith
Correct Answer
D. Larry Smith -
- 3.
Who was the only All-American football player for Wake Forest in the 1970's?
- A.
James McDougald
- B.
Bill Armstrong
- C.
Jay Venuto
- D.
Wayne Baumgarner
Correct Answer
B. Bill Armstrong -
- 4.
Which coach led West Virginia to a victory in the 1975 Peach Bowl?
- A.
John Ralston
- B.
Bobby Bowden
- C.
Frank Cignetti
- D.
Steve Spurrier
Correct Answer
B. Bobby Bowden -
- 5.
Which Wisconsin running back was an all-Big Ten First Team selection from 1973 through 1975?
- A.
Ron Dayne
- B.
Billy Marek
- C.
Dave Mohapp
- D.
Barry Alvarez
Correct Answer
B. Billy Marek -
- 6.
How many post-season bowl games did the Nebraska Cornhuskers win from 1970 to 1979?
- A.
Four
- B.
Zero
- C.
Ten
- D.
Seven
Correct Answer
D. Seven -
- 7.
How many bowl games did Virginia's football Cavaliers win between 1970-79?
- A.
Five
- B.
Ten
- C.
One
- D.
None
Correct Answer
D. None -
- 8.
In 1964, East Carolina's football program joined which conference?
- A.
Southern Conference
- B.
Atlantic 10
- C.
Atlantic Coast Conference
- D.
Colonial Athletic Association
Correct Answer
A. Southern Conference -
- 9.
In 1967, who did Purdue defeat in the Rose Bowl?
- A.
UCLA
- B.
University Of Oregon
- C.
Stanford University
- D.
University Of Southern California
Correct Answer
D. University Of Southern California -
- 10.
In the 1978 Fiesta Bowl, Arkansas tied which school, 10-10?
- A.
USC
- B.
Oregon
- C.
Washington
- D.
UCLA
Correct Answer
D. UCLA -
- 11.
Who was a 4-year quarterback and 2-time team MVP for Minnesota football in the 1970's?
- A.
Art Shell
- B.
Marvin Lewis
- C.
Dan Shula
- D.
Tony Dungy
Correct Answer
D. Tony Dungy -
- 12.
Which of the following was not one of Purdue's three runners-up in the Heisman Trophy voting in the 1960's?
- A.
Leroy Keyes
- B.
Stan Brown
- C.
Mike Phipps
- D.
Bob Griese
Correct Answer
B. Stan Brown -
- 13.
In 1972, which BC football player set a team record with 253 rushing yards in a game?
- A.
Phil Bennett
- B.
William Green
- C.
Derrick Knight
- D.
Mike Cloud
Correct Answer
A. pHil Bennett -
- 14.
What 1977 game was the University of Minnesota's only bowl appearance of the decade?
- A.
Holiday Bowl
- B.
Hall of Fame Bowl
- C.
Tangerine Bowl
- D.
Peach Bowl
Correct Answer
B. Hall of Fame Bowl -
- 15.
Who coached the Clemson Tigers from 1940-1969?
- A.
Franklin Bruno
- B.
Frank Howard
- C.
Frank Black
- D.
Howard Jones
Correct Answer
B. Frank Howard -
- 16.
Which Michigan State defensive lineman inspired the famous chant, "Kill Bubba, Kill"?
- A.
Bubba Jones
- B.
Bubba Franklin
- C.
Bubba Jackson
- D.
Bubba Smith
Correct Answer
D. Bubba Smith -
- 17.
In what year did Florida State's Osceola and Renegade make their first appearance?
- A.
1978
- B.
1979
- C.
1975
- D.
1972
Correct Answer
A. 1978 -
- 18.
From where did Clemson's famous "Howard's Rock" originate?
- A.
Alaska
- B.
Appalachia
- C.
Death Valley
- D.
Ireland
Correct Answer
C. Death Valley -
- 19.
Against which team did Florida State play in the 1971 Fiesta Bowl?
- A.
Texas Tech
- B.
Tennessee
- C.
Arizona
- D.
Nebraska
Correct Answer
C. Arizona -
- 20.
Which conference was the Mississippi State Bulldogs affiliated with in 1963?
- A.
Panhandle Conference
- B.
Southern Intercollegiate
- C.
Southeastern Conference
- D.
Southern Conference
Correct Answer
C. Southeastern Conference -
- 21.
Which coach led Oregon to a win over SMU in the 1963 Sun Bowl?
- A.
Len Casanova
- B.
Hayden Fry
- C.
Joe Paterno
- D.
Bud Wilkinson
Correct Answer
A. Len Casanova -
- 22.
How many national titles did the USC football program win in the 1970's?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3 -
- 23.
Which Louisiana Tech player was the first player selected in the 1970 NFL Draft?
- A.
Maxie Lambright
- B.
Terry Bradshaw
- C.
Mike Barber
- D.
Fred Dean
Correct Answer
B. Terry Bradshaw -
- 24.
Which Virginia football coach was NOT head coach during the 1970's?
- A.
Sonny Randle
- B.
Dick Bestwick
- C.
George Blackburn
- D.
Al Groh
Correct Answer
D. Al Groh -
- 25.
What was the name of the Boise State University football stadium, dedicated in 1970?
- A.
Olympia Stadium
- B.
Boise Stadium
- C.
Bronco Stadium
- D.
Lang Stadium
Correct Answer
C. Bronco Stadium -
- 26.
In 1970, which athletic conference did Boise State University join?
- A.
The Western Conference
- B.
The Big Sky Conference
- C.
The Mountain West Conference
- D.
The Pacific Ten Conference
Correct Answer
B. The Big Sky Conference -
- 27.
Who was the last live on-campus Washington State football mascot, presented in 1965?
- A.
Butch VI
- B.
Cougar VI
- C.
Sam VI
- D.
Raleigh VI
Correct Answer
A. Butch VI -
- 28.
In which 1966 football Bowl game did the Florida Gators defeat Missouri 20-18?
- A.
The Gator Bowl
- B.
The Sugar Bowl
- C.
The Rose Bowl
- D.
The Peach Bowl
Correct Answer
B. The Sugar Bowl -
- 29.
How many yards did the leading college passer Colt Brennan throw for in 2005?
- A.
3815
- B.
4238
- C.
3919
- D.
4301
Correct Answer
D. 4301 -
- 30.
How many teams were in the Big 10 Conference for the 2006 season?
- A.
12
- B.
10
- C.
11
- D.
9
Correct Answer
C. 11 -
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