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1.

Who was the quarterback on the 2010 Preseason Coaches All-SEC team?
- A.
  
  John Brantley
- B.
  
  Jacoby Walker
- C.
  
  Cam Newton
- D.
  
  Ryan Mallett
Correct Answer
D. Ryan Mallett

Explanation
Ryan Mallett was the quarterback on the 2010 Preseason Coaches All-SEC team.

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2.

Which head coach of the Vanderbilt football team retired before the start of the 2010 season?
- A.
  
  Robbie Caldwell
- B.
  
  Pat Fitzgerald
- C.
  
  Derek Dooley
- D.
  
  Bobby Johnson
Correct Answer
D. Bobby Johnson

Explanation
Bobby Johnson is the correct answer because he retired as the head coach of the Vanderbilt football team before the start of the 2010 season.

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Which SEC team lost their opening game of the 2010 season to Jacksonville State in double overtime?
- A.
  
  Ole Miss
- B.
  
  Alabama
- C.
  
  Mississippi
- D.
  
  LSU
Correct Answer
A. Ole Miss

Explanation
In the 2010 season, the SEC team that lost their opening game to Jacksonville State in double overtime was Ole Miss.

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4.

Where was Alabama ranked in the AP Poll at the end of the 2010 football season?
- A.
  
  #10
- B.
  
  #9
- C.
  
  #11
- D.
  
  #8
Correct Answer
A. #10

Explanation
Alabama was ranked #10 in the AP Poll at the end of the 2010 football season.

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5.

The 2010 SEC football season kicked off on which date, with South Carolina defeating Southern Miss?
- A.
  
  September 9th
- B.
  
  September 2nd
- C.
  
  September 4th
- D.
  
  September 11th
Correct Answer
B. September 2nd

Explanation
The correct answer is September 2nd. This date marks the beginning of the 2010 SEC football season, where South Carolina emerged victorious over Southern Miss.

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6.

Trent Richardson shared SEC Offensive Player of the Week with which player in week 2 of the 2010 season?
- A.
  
  Marcus Lattimore
- B.
  
  Ryan Mallett
- C.
  
  Mike Hartline
- D.
  
  Stevan Ridley
Correct Answer
A. Marcus Lattimore

Explanation
In week 2 of the 2010 season, Trent Richardson shared the SEC Offensive Player of the Week award with Marcus Lattimore. This means that both players had outstanding performances that week, leading to their recognition.

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7.

The 2010 SEC season marked the end of which school's 37-year reign in average attendance?
- A.
  
  Auburn
- B.
  
  Tennessee
- C.
  
  LSU
- D.
  
  Alabama
Correct Answer
B. Tennessee

Explanation
In the 2010 SEC season, Tennessee's 37-year reign in average attendance came to an end. This means that for 37 consecutive years, Tennessee had the highest average attendance among all the schools in the SEC. However, in 2010, another school surpassed Tennessee in terms of average attendance, leading to the end of their reign.

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8.

SEC teams tied a conference record by losing how many bowl games following the 2010 season?
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
C. 5

Explanation
SEC teams tied a conference record by losing 5 bowl games following the 2010 season. This means that multiple teams from the SEC lost their respective bowl games, resulting in a total of 5 losses for the conference. The question is asking for the number of losses, and the answer is 5.

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9.

What was Kentucky's non-conference record for the 2010 season?
- A.
  
  2-Mar
- B.
  
  May-00
- C.
  
  1-Apr
- D.
  
  3-Feb
Correct Answer
C. 1-Apr
10.

The only two SEC players to record at least 10 sacks during the 2010 season were Nick Fairley and whom?
- A.
  
  Jake Bequette
- B.
  
  Melvin Ingram
- C.
  
  Devin Taylor
- D.
  
  Justin Houston
Correct Answer
D. Justin Houston

Explanation
During the 2010 season, only two SEC players achieved the milestone of recording at least 10 sacks. One of them was Nick Fairley. The correct answer, Justin Houston, is the other player who accomplished this feat.

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11.

Which was the only SEC team to not miss an extra point attempt during the 2010 season?
- A.
  
  Mississippi State
- B.
  
  Arkansas
- C.
  
  LSU
- D.
  
  Georgia
Correct Answer
A. Mississippi State

Explanation
Mississippi State was the only SEC team to not miss an extra point attempt during the 2010 season. This means that they successfully made every extra point kick they attempted throughout the season. The other teams listed, Arkansas, LSU, and Georgia, must have missed at least one extra point attempt during that same season.

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12.

Vanderbilt's only non-conference victory during the 2010 season came against which opponent?
- A.
  
  Wake Forest
- B.
  
  Northwestern
- C.
  
  Connecticut
- D.
  
  Eastern Michigan
Correct Answer
D. Eastern Michigan

Explanation
In the 2010 season, Vanderbilt was able to secure a victory against Eastern Michigan, which was their only non-conference win. This suggests that Vanderbilt struggled against non-conference opponents that year, as they were unable to secure victories against Wake Forest, Northwestern, or Connecticut.

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Which were the only two SEC teams to return more than one punt for a touchdown during the 2010 season?
- A.
  
  Arkansas & Kentucky
- B.
  
  Alabama & Auburn
- C.
  
  South Carolina & Tennessee
- D.
  
  Florida & LSU
Correct Answer
D. Florida & LSU

Explanation
Florida and LSU were the only two SEC teams to return more than one punt for a touchdown during the 2010 season. This means that both Florida and LSU had players who were able to successfully catch a punt and run it back for a touchdown on more than one occasion throughout the season. This indicates that these two teams had strong special teams units and skilled returners who were able to make big plays in the return game.

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14.

Which SEC school racked up a conference-leading 831 penalty minutes during the 2010 season?
- A.
  
  Georgia
- B.
  
  Arkansas
- C.
  
  Tennessee
- D.
  
  South Carolina
Correct Answer
B. Arkansas

Explanation
During the 2010 season, Arkansas racked up a conference-leading 831 penalty minutes. This means that they had the highest number of penalty minutes compared to other SEC schools. Penalty minutes are typically accumulated in sports like hockey or football when players commit infractions or fouls, resulting in time spent in the penalty box or penalties assessed against the team.

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15.

What was the final score of the 2010 SEC season's week 2 matchup between Auburn and Mississippi State?
- A.
  
  23-20
- B.
  
  20-17
- C.
  
  17-14
- D.
  
  14-10
Correct Answer
C. 17-14

Explanation
The final score of the 2010 SEC season's week 2 matchup between Auburn and Mississippi State was 17-14.

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Trivia Questions On SEC College Football

Who was the quarterback on the 2010 Preseason Coaches All-SEC team?

Which head coach of the Vanderbilt football team retired before the start of the 2010 season?

Which SEC team lost their opening game of the 2010 season to Jacksonville State in double overtime?

Where was Alabama ranked in the AP Poll at the end of the 2010 football season?

The 2010 SEC football season kicked off on which date, with South Carolina defeating Southern Miss?

Trent Richardson shared SEC Offensive Player of the Week with which player in week 2 of the 2010 season?

The 2010 SEC season marked the end of which school's 37-year reign in average attendance?

SEC teams tied a conference record by losing how many bowl games following the 2010 season?

What was Kentucky's non-conference record for the 2010 season?

The only two SEC players to record at least 10 sacks during the 2010 season were Nick Fairley and whom?

Which was the only SEC team to not miss an extra point attempt during the 2010 season?

Vanderbilt's only non-conference victory during the 2010 season came against which opponent?

Which were the only two SEC teams to return more than one punt for a touchdown during the 2010 season?

Which SEC school racked up a conference-leading 831 penalty minutes during the 2010 season?

What was the final score of the 2010 SEC season's week 2 matchup between Auburn and Mississippi State?