1.
A Texas player concluded his career in 2001 with how many school record fumble recoveries?
Correct Answer
A. 10 Fumble Recoveries
Explanation
The Texas player concluded his career in 2001 with 10 school record fumble recoveries. This means that throughout his career, he was able to recover the ball after the opposing team fumbled it a total of 10 times. This is a significant accomplishment and demonstrates the player's skill and ability to capitalize on the mistakes of the opposing team.
2.
Set in 1982, what is the Texas school record for tackles for loss in a season by a player?
Correct Answer
A. 33 TFL
Explanation
The correct answer is 33 TFL. This means that in the 1982 season, a player from a Texas school achieved 33 tackles for loss. Tackles for loss occur when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage, resulting in a loss of yards for the offense. This record indicates that the player was particularly skilled at disrupting the opposing team's plays and stopping them from gaining yardage.
3.
A Texas player ended his career in 2004 with how many tackles for loss, a team record?
Correct Answer
B. 65 TFL
Explanation
The Texas player ended his career in 2004 with 65 tackles for loss, which is a team record. This means that throughout his career, he successfully tackled the opposing team's players behind the line of scrimmage 65 times, which is the highest number of tackles for loss achieved by any player in the team's history.
4.
In 2004, a Texas player forced how many team record fumbles?
Correct Answer
B. 9 Fumbles
Explanation
In 2004, a Texas player was responsible for forcing a total of 9 team record fumbles. This means that throughout the season, this player successfully caused the opposing team to lose possession of the ball on 9 different occasions.
5.
In 1981, a Texas player finished his career with how many forced fumbles for a school record?
Correct Answer
C. 15 Fumbles
Explanation
In 1981, a Texas player finished his career with 15 forced fumbles, setting a school record. This indicates that throughout his career, he was able to forcefully strip the ball from the opposing team and recover it for his own team. This achievement showcases his exceptional defensive skills and ability to disrupt the opposing team's offense.
6.
Set in 1982, what is the Texas individual record for quarterback pressures in a season?
Correct Answer
A. 56
Explanation
The Texas individual record for quarterback pressures in a season is 56. This means that during the 1982 season, a Texas quarterback was able to apply pressure on the opposing team's quarterback a total of 56 times. This record showcases the quarterback's exceptional skill and ability to disrupt the opposing team's offensive plays.
7.
In 2003, a Texas player set a school record by breaking up how many passes?
Correct Answer
A. 26 Passes
Explanation
In 2003, a Texas player broke up 26 passes, setting a school record. This means that the player successfully defended against 26 attempted passes by the opposing team, preventing them from completing the pass and potentially gaining yards or scoring. Breaking up passes requires good timing, technique, and awareness on the part of the defender, making this achievement impressive and noteworthy.
8.
For how many weeks in the 1960's was Division 1-A Texas ranked nationally?
Correct Answer
A. 23 Weeks
Explanation
In the 1960's, Division 1-A Texas was ranked nationally for a total of 23 weeks. This suggests that the team consistently performed well and was recognized as one of the top teams in the country for a significant portion of the decade.
9.
Texas defeated a top ranked opponent in 2006 for the first time in how many years?
Correct Answer
D. 42 Years
Explanation
Texas defeated a top ranked opponent in 2006 for the first time in 42 years. This means that the last time Texas had defeated a top ranked opponent was 42 years prior to 2006.
10.
In what year did Texas get its first bowl win?
Correct Answer
D. 1943
Explanation
In 1943, Texas got its first bowl win.
11.
In a 1970 bowl game, Texas set a school record with what consecutive bowl win?
Correct Answer
D. 5th
Explanation
Texas set a school record with their 5th consecutive bowl win in a 1970 bowl game. This means that they had won five bowl games in a row leading up to this particular game.
12.
How many bowl wins did Texas have in the 1990's?
Correct Answer
D. 2 Bowl Wins
Explanation
Texas had 2 bowl wins in the 1990's.
13.
How many bowl games did Texas play in during the 1980's?
Correct Answer
A. 7
Explanation
During the 1980's, Texas played in a total of 7 bowl games.
14.
A Texas coach ended his career in 1976 with the most bowl appearances by a Texas coach with how many?
Correct Answer
A. 16
Explanation
The correct answer is 16. This means that the Texas coach ended his career in 1976 with the highest number of bowl appearances among all Texas coaches. This suggests that the coach had a successful career and was able to lead the team to numerous bowl games.
15.
A 1985 bowl win for Texas ended a team-record bowl losing streak of how many games?
Correct Answer
A. 4
Explanation
In 1985, Texas won a bowl game, which ended a team-record bowl losing streak. The question asks for the number of games in the losing streak that was broken by this win. The correct answer is 4, indicating that Texas lost four consecutive bowl games before their victory in 1985.
16.
How many bowl games did Texas play before losing their first in 1951?
Correct Answer
D. 5 Bowl Games
Explanation
Texas played 5 bowl games before losing their first in 1951. This means that they were able to win all 5 of their previous bowl games before experiencing their first loss in 1951.
17.
A 1985 bowl game for Texas marked what consecutive bowl appearance for a school record?
Correct Answer
A. 9th
Explanation
The correct answer is 9th. This means that the 1985 bowl game for Texas was their 9th consecutive bowl appearance, which set a school record. This implies that Texas had been consistently qualifying for bowl games for the past 9 years leading up to the 1985 game.
18.
Texas set a team record for points in a bowl game in 2001 with how many?
Correct Answer
C. 47 Points
Explanation
In 2001, Texas set a team record for points in a bowl game by scoring 47 points. This indicates that Texas had a highly successful offensive performance during that particular bowl game, surpassing their previous records and demonstrating their ability to score a significant number of points against their opponents.
19.
Texas set a school record for largest margin of victory in a bowl game in 1978 with what victory margin?
Correct Answer
B. 42 Points
Explanation
In 1978, Texas achieved a significant victory margin of 42 points in a bowl game, setting a school record.
20.
What was the Texas team record for rushing yards in a bowl game set in 1949?
Correct Answer
A. 332 Yards
Explanation
In 1949, the Texas team set a record for rushing yards in a bowl game with 332 yards. This means that during that particular bowl game, the Texas team collectively ran for a total of 332 yards, surpassing any previous records.
21.
Set in 2001, what was the Texas record for passing yards in a bowl game?
Correct Answer
D. 473 Yards
Explanation
In 2001, the Texas record for passing yards in a bowl game was 473 yards.
22.
Texas set a school record for yards of total offense in a bowl game in 2001 with how many?
Correct Answer
B. 592 Yards
Explanation
In 2001, Texas achieved a remarkable feat by setting a school record for yards of total offense in a bowl game. They amassed an impressive 592 yards, showcasing their exceptional offensive prowess and dominance on the field. This record-breaking performance highlights the skill and determination of the Texas team during that particular bowl game.
23.
Texas set a school record for first downs in a bowl game in 2006 with how many?
Correct Answer
C. 30 First Downs
Explanation
Texas set a school record for first downs in a bowl game in 2006 with 30 first downs. This means that during that particular bowl game, Texas was able to move the ball forward and gain a new set of downs on 30 separate occasions. This is a significant achievement and demonstrates the offensive prowess of the Texas team during that game.
24.
Texas set a school record for throwing interceptions in a bowl game in 1958, throwing how many?
Correct Answer
C. 4 Interceptions
Explanation
In the 1958 bowl game, Texas threw 4 interceptions, which set a school record. This means that the Texas team had a particularly bad performance in terms of passing the ball, resulting in the opposing team intercepting the ball 4 times.
25.
A 2006 bowl game marked which time that Texas had thrown no interceptions in a bowl game?
Correct Answer
D. 9th
Explanation
The correct answer is 9th. This means that in the 2006 bowl game, it was the 9th time that Texas had thrown no interceptions in a bowl game. This suggests that Texas has a strong track record of protecting the ball and making smart decisions in bowl games.
26.
How many fumbles did Texas have in a 1971 bowl game, setting a record?
Correct Answer
C. 9 Fumbles
Explanation
In a 1971 bowl game, Texas had 9 fumbles, which set a record. This means that during the game, the Texas team lost possession of the ball 9 times due to fumbles. This high number of fumbles indicates a lack of ball control and could have had a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
27.
In a 1962 bowl game, the Texas defense had how many interceptions for a team bowl record?
Correct Answer
D. 5 Interceptions
Explanation
In the 1962 bowl game, the Texas defense had 5 interceptions, which set a team bowl record. This means that the Texas defense was able to intercept the opposing team's passes 5 times during the game. This is a significant accomplishment and demonstrates the skill and effectiveness of the Texas defense in that particular game.
28.
Set in 1994, what was the Texas record for rushing touchdowns in a bowl game?
Correct Answer
A. 4 Touchdowns
Explanation
In 1994, the Texas record for rushing touchdowns in a bowl game was 4.
29.
In a 2001 bowl game, how many passes did a Texas quarterback complete for a school bowl record?
Correct Answer
A. 37 Passes
Explanation
In a 2001 bowl game, the Texas quarterback completed 37 passes, setting a school bowl record.
30.
Texas set a school bowl record for consecutive passes completed in a 2006 bowl game with how many?
Correct Answer
B. 6
Explanation
In a 2006 bowl game, Texas set a school bowl record by completing 6 consecutive passes. This means that the Texas team successfully completed 6 passes in a row without any incomplete or intercepted passes. This achievement showcases the skill and accuracy of the Texas players in their passing game during that particular bowl game.