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1.

What Notre Dame senior was a Walker Award candidate for best running back for a second time in 2001?
- A.
  
  Ryan Grant
- B.
  
  Julius Jones
- C.
  
  Autry Denson
- D.
  
  Tony Fisher
Correct Answer
D. Tony Fisher
2.

What was Notre Dame's record in Bob Davie's final season as head football coach in 2001?
- A.
  
  7-Apr
- B.
  
  5-Jun
- C.
  
  4-Aug
- D.
  
  6-May
Correct Answer
D. 6-May
3.

Who was the Notre Dame Fighting Irish MVP and Lineman of the Year in 2001?
- A.
  
  Anthony Weaver
- B.
  
  Bert Berry
- C.
  
  Justin Tuck
- D.
  
  Ryan Roberts
Correct Answer
A. Anthony Weaver
4.

In 2002, Notre Dame won how many games before losing one under new football coach Ty Willingham?
- A.
  
  Eight
- B.
  
  Two
- C.
  
  Four
- D.
  
  Six
Correct Answer
A. Eight
5.

Which former quarterback turned receiver was the Notre Dame Student-Athlete of the Year in 2002?
- A.
  
  Arnaz Battle
- B.
  
  Jeff Samardzija
- C.
  
  Rhema McKnight
- D.
  
  Anthony Fasano
Correct Answer
A. Arnaz Battle
6.

What fifth-year Notre Dame senior and former freshman soccer star was a 2002 football All-American?
- A.
  
  Courtney Watson
- B.
  
  Carlyle Holiday
- C.
  
  Shane Walton
- D.
  
  Arnaz Battle
Correct Answer
C. Shane Walton
7.

Which Notre Dame All-American was a finalist for Best College Linebacker in 2002?
- A.
  
  Corey Mays
- B.
  
  Grant Irons
- C.
  
  Courtney Watson
- D.
  
  Rocky Boiman
Correct Answer
C. Courtney Watson
8.

In 2002 Vontez Duff became the first Notre Dame player to return what plays for TDs in one season?
- A.
  
  Interception, Kickoff, Punt
- B.
  
  Three Kickoffs
- C.
  
  Three Interceptions
- D.
  
  Three Punts
Correct Answer
A. Interception, Kickoff, Punt
9.

Which Notre Dame sophomore rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2002?
- A.
  
  Tony Fisher
- B.
  
  Ryan Grant
- C.
  
  Julius Jones
- D.
  
  Tom Lopienski
Correct Answer
B. Ryan Grant
10.

Which Notre Dame backup threw a 60-yard TD pass with 1:15 left to beat Michigan State in 2002?
- A.
  
  Matt LoVecchio
- B.
  
  Pat Dillingham
- C.
  
  Evan Sharpley
- D.
  
  Jared Clark
Correct Answer
B. Pat Dillingham
11.

What was Notre Dame's record in 2003 after going 10-3 in Ty Willingham's first year as coach?
- A.
  
  5-Aug
- B.
  
  6-Jul
- C.
  
  9-Mar
- D.
  
  7-May
Correct Answer
D. 7-May
12.

Which running back returned to the 2003 Notre Dame roster after academic ineligibility problems?
- A.
  
  Tony Fisher
- B.
  
  Marcus Wilson
- C.
  
  Tom Lopienski
- D.
  
  Julius Jones
Correct Answer
D. Julius Jones
13.

Who defeated Notre Dame 37-0 in 2003 in their first shutout loss at home since 1978?
- A.
  
  Florida State Seminoles
- B.
  
  Miami Hurricanes
- C.
  
  USC Trojans
- D.
  
  Texas Longhorns
Correct Answer
A. Florida State Seminoles
14.

Who broke Notre Dame's single-game rushing record with 262 yards against Pittsburgh in 2003?
- A.
  
  Ryan Grant
- B.
  
  Carlyle Holiday
- C.
  
  Tony Fisher
- D.
  
  Julius Jones
Correct Answer
D. Julius Jones
15.

In 2003, Brady Quinn threw for how many yards in his first start for Notre Dame?
- A.
  
  317
- B.
  
  277
- C.
  
  297
- D.
  
  257
Correct Answer
C. 297

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Trivia Questions

What Notre Dame senior was a Walker Award candidate for best running back for a second time in 2001?

What was Notre Dame's record in Bob Davie's final season as head football coach in 2001?

Who was the Notre Dame Fighting Irish MVP and Lineman of the Year in 2001?

In 2002, Notre Dame won how many games before losing one under new football coach Ty Willingham?

Which former quarterback turned receiver was the Notre Dame Student-Athlete of the Year in 2002?

What fifth-year Notre Dame senior and former freshman soccer star was a 2002 football All-American?

Which Notre Dame All-American was a finalist for Best College Linebacker in 2002?

In 2002 Vontez Duff became the first Notre Dame player to return what plays for TDs in one season?

Which Notre Dame sophomore rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2002?

Which Notre Dame backup threw a 60-yard TD pass with 1:15 left to beat Michigan State in 2002?

What was Notre Dame's record in 2003 after going 10-3 in Ty Willingham's first year as coach?

Which running back returned to the 2003 Notre Dame roster after academic ineligibility problems?

Who defeated Notre Dame 37-0 in 2003 in their first shutout loss at home since 1978?

Who broke Notre Dame's single-game rushing record with 262 yards against Pittsburgh in 2003?

In 2003, Brady Quinn threw for how many yards in his first start for Notre Dame?