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1.

Which University of Florida football player won the Davey O'Brien Award in 1996?
- A.
  
  Anthony Thompson
- B.
  
  Danny Wuerffel
- C.
  
  Vinny Testaverde
- D.
  
  Chris Claiborne
Correct Answer
B. Danny Wuerffel
2.

Between 1922 and 1932, which conference did the Florida Gators belong to?
- A.
  
  Big Eight
- B.
  
  Southern
- C.
  
  Pac-10
- D.
  
  ACC
Correct Answer
B. Southern
3.

In which season was Florida's Ralph Ortega named to the All-American team?
- A.
  
  1994
- B.
  
  2004
- C.
  
  1974
- D.
  
  1964
Correct Answer
C. 1974
4.

Which member of the 2007 Florida Gators was a Heisman Trophy winner?
- A.
  
  Dorian Munroe
- B.
  
  Jamar Hornsby
- C.
  
  Jerimy Finch
- D.
  
  Tim Tebow
Correct Answer
D. Tim Tebow
5.

In what year did Florida Gator football celebrate its 100th anniversary?
- A.
  
  1952
- B.
  
  1997
- C.
  
  2006
- D.
  
  1946
Correct Answer
C. 2006
6.

Which Florida Gator coach had 70 wins in the 1960's?
- A.
  
  Ray Graves
- B.
  
  Galen Hall
- C.
  
  Bib Woodruff
- D.
  
  Doug Dickey
Correct Answer
A. Ray Graves
7.

Which popular drink was developed at the University of Florida?
- A.
  
  Coca-Cola
- B.
  
  Kool-Aid
- C.
  
  Capri Sun
- D.
  
  Gatorade
Correct Answer
D. Gatorade
8.

Which nickname was given to the University of Florida's football field in the 1990's?
- A.
  
  The Swamp
- B.
  
  The Bayou
- C.
  
  Gatorville
- D.
  
  The Gator Dome
Correct Answer
A. The Swamp
9.

Florida Gator Tim Tebow was the first player to win the Heisman Trophy as what?
- A.
  
  A Sophomore
- B.
  
  A Reserve
- C.
  
  A Three-Year Starter
- D.
  
  A Redshirt
Correct Answer
A. A SopHomore
10.

Which Heisman Trophy winner led the Florida Gators in 1966?
- A.
  
  Steve Spurrier
- B.
  
  Bobby Bowden
- C.
  
  Urban Meyer
- D.
  
  Pat Sullivan
Correct Answer
A. Steve Spurrier
11.

In honor of which benefactor was the University of Florida's Florida Field renamed in 1989?
- A.
  
  Gale Lemerand
- B.
  
  Ben Hill Griffin
- C.
  
  Alfred A. McKethan
- D.
  
  Stephen C. O'Connell
Correct Answer
B. Ben Hill Griffin
12.

In which year was the first football meeting between Florida and Auburn?
- A.
  
  1912
- B.
  
  1964
- C.
  
  1935
- D.
  
  1972
Correct Answer
A. 1912
13.

In honor of which player did the Florida Gators retire jersey #11?
- A.
  
  Tim Tebow
- B.
  
  Steve Spurrier
- C.
  
  Emmitt Smith
- D.
  
  Jack Youngblood
Correct Answer
B. Steve Spurrier
14.

In what year did the Florida Gators win their first National Title?
- A.
  
  2005
- B.
  
  1975
- C.
  
  1996
- D.
  
  1942
Correct Answer
C. 1996
15.

What is the name of the traditional opening game of the Florida Gator football season?
- A.
  
  Orange And Blue Debut
- B.
  
  Gator Bowl
- C.
  
  Day One
- D.
  
  Gator Day
Correct Answer
A. Orange And Blue Debut
16.

Which legendary Florida Gator played between 1987 and 1989?
- A.
  
  Charlie Strong
- B.
  
  Steve Spurrier
- C.
  
  Rex Grossman
- D.
  
  Emmitt Smith
Correct Answer
D. Emmitt Smith
17.

Which Florida Gator was responsible for 83 touchdowns between 2000 and 2002?
- A.
  
  Rex Grossman
- B.
  
  John Reaves
- C.
  
  Dan Mullen
- D.
  
  Kerwin Bell
Correct Answer
A. Rex Grossman
18.

Who took over as Florida Gators head coach in 2005?
- A.
  
  John Thompson
- B.
  
  Urban Meyer
- C.
  
  Dan Mullen
- D.
  
  Josh Cody
Correct Answer
B. Urban Meyer
19.

Which Florida Gator surpassed Danny Wuerffel as the team's passing leader in 2006?
- A.
  
  Neal Anderson
- B.
  
  Chris Leak
- C.
  
  Lawrence Wright
- D.
  
  Kenyatta Walker
Correct Answer
B. Chris Leak
20.

What NCAA conference did the Florida Gators join in 1933?
- A.
  
  WAC
- B.
  
  Big 10
- C.
  
  SEC
- D.
  
  MAC
Correct Answer
C. SEC
21.

Which two men served as Florida Gators head coaches in 2004?
- A.
  
  Ron Zook And Charlie Strong
- B.
  
  Raymond Wolf And Ray Graves
- C.
  
  Bob Woodruff And Doug Dickey
- D.
  
  Dan McCarney And Dan Mullen
Correct Answer
A. Ron Zook And Charlie Strong
22.

In which season did Florida join the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association?
- A.
  
  1903
- B.
  
  1965
- C.
  
  1912
- D.
  
  2001
Correct Answer
C. 1912
23.

Which Florida Gator won the Heisman Trophy following the 1996 season?
- A.
  
  Tim Tebow
- B.
  
  Alonzo Johnson
- C.
  
  Cris Collinsworth
- D.
  
  Danny Wuerffel
Correct Answer
D. Danny Wuerffel
24.

What is the name of the alligator mascot of the Florida Gators?
- A.
  
  Albert E. Gator
- B.
  
  Alvin E. Gator
- C.
  
  Allie E. Gator
- D.
  
  Alice E. Gator
Correct Answer
A. Albert E. Gator
25.

What major award did Florida Gator Steve Spurrier win in 1966?
- A.
  
  Heisman Trophy
- B.
  
  Groza Award
- C.
  
  Maxwell Award
- D.
  
  SEC Player Of The Year
Correct Answer
A. Heisman TropHy
26.

Their 2006 BCS title win gave the Florida Gators how many BCS trophies?
- A.
  
  Six
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  Two
- D.
  
  Ten
Correct Answer
C. Two
27.

The 2006 Florida Gators set a team record with how many wins?
- A.
  
  13
- B.
  
  Seven
- C.
  
  19
- D.
  
  15
Correct Answer
A. 13
28.

Which Florida coach was just the seventh NCAA coach to win a title in his first two years?
- A.
  
  Bill Donovan
- B.
  
  G.E. Pyle
- C.
  
  Urban Meyer
- D.
  
  Steve Spurrier
Correct Answer
C. Urban Meyer
29.

Which college football team did the Florida Gators beat in the 2009 BCS Championship Game?
- A.
  
  Ohio State Buckeyes
- B.
  
  LSU Tigers
- C.
  
  USC Trojans
- D.
  
  Oklahoma Sooners
Correct Answer
D. Oklahoma Sooners
30.

Who is the Florida Gators' football stadium named after?
- A.
  
  Danny Wuerffel
- B.
  
  Ben Hill Griffin Jr.
- C.
  
  George Steinbrenner
- D.
  
  Steve Spurrier
Correct Answer
B. Ben Hill Griffin Jr.

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Florida Gator Football Trivia Question

Which University of Florida football player won the Davey O'Brien Award in 1996?

Between 1922 and 1932, which conference did the Florida Gators belong to?

In which season was Florida's Ralph Ortega named to the All-American team?

Which member of the 2007 Florida Gators was a Heisman Trophy winner?

In what year did Florida Gator football celebrate its 100th anniversary?

Which Florida Gator coach had 70 wins in the 1960's?

Which popular drink was developed at the University of Florida?

Which nickname was given to the University of Florida's football field in the 1990's?

Florida Gator Tim Tebow was the first player to win the Heisman Trophy as what?

Which Heisman Trophy winner led the Florida Gators in 1966?

In honor of which benefactor was the University of Florida's Florida Field renamed in 1989?

In which year was the first football meeting between Florida and Auburn?

In honor of which player did the Florida Gators retire jersey #11?

In what year did the Florida Gators win their first National Title?

What is the name of the traditional opening game of the Florida Gator football season?

Which legendary Florida Gator played between 1987 and 1989?

Which Florida Gator was responsible for 83 touchdowns between 2000 and 2002?

Who took over as Florida Gators head coach in 2005?

Which Florida Gator surpassed Danny Wuerffel as the team's passing leader in 2006?

What NCAA conference did the Florida Gators join in 1933?

Which two men served as Florida Gators head coaches in 2004?

In which season did Florida join the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association?

Which Florida Gator won the Heisman Trophy following the 1996 season?

What is the name of the alligator mascot of the Florida Gators?

What major award did Florida Gator Steve Spurrier win in 1966?

Their 2006 BCS title win gave the Florida Gators how many BCS trophies?

The 2006 Florida Gators set a team record with how many wins?

Which Florida coach was just the seventh NCAA coach to win a title in his first two years?

Which college football team did the Florida Gators beat in the 2009 BCS Championship Game?

Who is the Florida Gators' football stadium named after?