Penn State Nittany Lion Football Trivia

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1.

Sophomore Larry Johnson led Penn State in what category in 2000?
- A.
  
  Touchdowns
- B.
  
  Kick Returns
- C.
  
  Rushing Yards
- D.
  
  Rushing Attempts
Correct Answer
B. Kick Returns
2.

Which tight end led Penn State with 38 receptions in 2000 and was a nominee for the Mackey Award?
- A.
  
  R.J. Luke
- B.
  
  Tony Stewart
- C.
  
  Bryant Johnson
- D.
  
  John Gilmore
Correct Answer
B. Tony Stewart
3.

Penn State lost their 2001 season opener 33-7 to which eventual 2001 national champion?
- A.
  
  Miami Hurricanes
- B.
  
  LSU Tigers
- C.
  
  Tennessee Volunteers
- D.
  
  USC Trojans
Correct Answer
A. Miami Hurricanes
4.

Which junior started seven games at quarterback for Penn State in 2001?
- A.
  
  Zack Mills
- B.
  
  Mike McQueary
- C.
  
  Kevin Thompson
- D.
  
  Matt Senneca
Correct Answer
D. Matt Senneca
5.

Who did Penn State beat 29-27 in 2001, making Joe Paterno Division I-A's all-time winningest coach?
- A.
  
  Ohio State Buckeyes
- B.
  
  Kentucky Wildcats
- C.
  
  Alabama Crimson Tide
- D.
  
  Michigan Wolverines
Correct Answer
A. Ohio State Buckeyes
6.

The Penn State football team won five of its final seven games to finish with what record in 2001?
- A.
  
  3-Sep
- B.
  
  5-Jul
- C.
  
  4-Jul
- D.
  
  6-May
Correct Answer
D. 6-May
7.

In 2001, who broke Todd Blackledge's Penn State record for passing yards by a freshman in a season?
- A.
  
  Michael Robinson
- B.
  
  Zack Mills
- C.
  
  Tony Johnson
- D.
  
  Chris Ganter
Correct Answer
B. Zack Mills
8.

Which Nittany Lion blocked a field goal to preserve Joe Paterno's record-breaking win in 2001?
- A.
  
  Jimmy Kennedy
- B.
  
  Tamba Hali
- C.
  
  Anthony Adams
- D.
  
  LeVar Arrington
Correct Answer
A. Jimmy Kennedy
9.

In 2001 Penn State's Joe Paterno received a ring with what number on it in honor of his wins record?
- A.
  
  424
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  324
- D.
  
  224
Correct Answer
C. 324
10.

Which Penn State receiver had four 100-yard games in 2001 and led the team in receiving?
- A.
  
  Joe Jurevicius
- B.
  
  Bryant Johnson
- C.
  
  Eddie Drummond
- D.
  
  Bobby Engram
Correct Answer
B. Bryant Johnson
11.

Penn State's Larry Johnson smashed his way to how many yards rushing in the 2002 season?
- A.
  
  1287
- B.
  
  2487
- C.
  
  2087
- D.
  
  1687
Correct Answer
C. 2087
12.

Which team upset Penn State 13-9 in the Jan.1, 2003 Capital One Bowl?
- A.
  
  Oklahoma Sooners
- B.
  
  UCLA Bruins
- C.
  
  West Virginia Mountaineers
- D.
  
  Auburn Tigers
Correct Answer
D. Auburn Tigers
13.

Penn State, 9-4 for 2002, lost how many games by less than seven points to final poll-ranked teams?
- A.
  
  Four
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  Two
- D.
  
  Zero
Correct Answer
A. Four
14.

Which Nittany Lion had 15 sacks in 2002 and was a finalist for the Hendricks Defensive End Award?
- A.
  
  Derek Wake
- B.
  
  Anthony Adams
- C.
  
  Jimmy Kennedy
- D.
  
  Michael Haynes
Correct Answer
D. Michael Haynes
15.

How many of Larry Johnson's 279 yards rushing in a 2002 Penn State game came in the second half?
- A.
  
  279
- B.
  
  139
- C.
  
  0
- D.
  
  200
Correct Answer
C. 0

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Penn State Nittany Lion Football Trivia

Sophomore Larry Johnson led Penn State in what category in 2000?

Which tight end led Penn State with 38 receptions in 2000 and was a nominee for the Mackey Award?

Penn State lost their 2001 season opener 33-7 to which eventual 2001 national champion?

Which junior started seven games at quarterback for Penn State in 2001?

Who did Penn State beat 29-27 in 2001, making Joe Paterno Division I-A's all-time winningest coach?

The Penn State football team won five of its final seven games to finish with what record in 2001?

In 2001, who broke Todd Blackledge's Penn State record for passing yards by a freshman in a season?

Which Nittany Lion blocked a field goal to preserve Joe Paterno's record-breaking win in 2001?

In 2001 Penn State's Joe Paterno received a ring with what number on it in honor of his wins record?

Which Penn State receiver had four 100-yard games in 2001 and led the team in receiving?

Penn State's Larry Johnson smashed his way to how many yards rushing in the 2002 season?

Which team upset Penn State 13-9 in the Jan.1, 2003 Capital One Bowl?

Penn State, 9-4 for 2002, lost how many games by less than seven points to final poll-ranked teams?

Which Nittany Lion had 15 sacks in 2002 and was a finalist for the Hendricks Defensive End Award?

How many of Larry Johnson's 279 yards rushing in a 2002 Penn State game came in the second half?