1.
What ACC football team squeaked past Texas A&M 25-24 in the opening game of 2005?
Correct Answer
A. Clemson
Explanation
Clemson is the correct answer because they narrowly defeated Texas A&M with a score of 25-24 in the opening game of 2005.
2.
How many football games in a row did Texas A&M drop to conclude its 2005 season?
Correct Answer
B. Four
Explanation
In the 2005 season, Texas A&M lost four consecutive football games to conclude their season. This means that they were defeated in their last four games of that particular season.
3.
Which Texas A&M Aggie tied a school record in 2006 by scoring 19 touchdowns?
Correct Answer
B. Jorvorskie Lane
Explanation
Jorvorskie Lane tied a school record in 2006 by scoring 19 touchdowns for Texas A&M.
4.
What former Florida football coach became Texas A&M's defensive coordinator in 2006?
Correct Answer
A. Gary Darnell
Explanation
Gary Darnell is the correct answer because he became Texas A&M's defensive coordinator in 2006.
5.
Which military school did Texas A&M defeat 35-3 in its opening football game of 2006?
Correct Answer
D. The Citadel
Explanation
In the opening football game of 2006, Texas A&M defeated The Citadel with a score of 35-3.
6.
What freshman Aggie led Texas A&M in rushing yards in 2006?
Correct Answer
A. Mike Goodson
Explanation
Mike Goodson led Texas A&M in rushing yards in 2006.
7.
In 2006 Texas A&M defeated what top-25 football team in College Station?
Correct Answer
C. Missouri
Explanation
In 2006, Texas A&M defeated Missouri, a top-25 football team, in College Station.
8.
Who coached the Texas A&M Aggies football team in the 2007 Alamo Bowl?
Correct Answer
C. Gary Darnell
Explanation
Gary Darnell coached the Texas A&M Aggies football team in the 2007 Alamo Bowl.
9.
What was the only football team to defeat Texas A&M at home in 2007?
Correct Answer
B. Kansas
Explanation
In 2007, the only football team to defeat Texas A&M at home was Kansas.
10.
Which was the only football team Texas A&M downed on the road in 2007?
Correct Answer
B. Nebraska
Explanation
In 2007, Texas A&M defeated Nebraska on the road. This suggests that Texas A&M was able to secure a victory against Nebraska while playing away from their home stadium.
11.
In 2007, Texas A&M beat what football team on the road for the first time since 1955?
Correct Answer
B. Nebraska
Explanation
In 2007, Texas A&M achieved a significant victory by beating Nebraska on the road. This win marked the first time since 1955 that Texas A&M had defeated Nebraska in a football game away from home.
12.
To what school did Texas A&M kicker Matt Syzmanski transfer in 2008?
Correct Answer
A. SMU
Explanation
In 2008, Texas A&M kicker Matt Syzmanski transferred to SMU.
13.
What Big 12 team snapped a four-game losing streak to Texas A&M in 2008?
Correct Answer
D. Oklahoma State
Explanation
In 2008, Oklahoma State snapped a four-game losing streak to Texas A&M. This means that Oklahoma State won a game against Texas A&M after losing four consecutive games to them.
14.
What Big 12 team ended a five-game losing streak to Texas A&M in 2008?
Correct Answer
D. Kansas State
Explanation
In 2008, Kansas State ended a five-game losing streak to Texas A&M. This means that prior to 2008, Kansas State had lost five consecutive games against Texas A&M. However, in 2008, they were able to break this losing streak and secure a victory over Texas A&M.
15.
Texas A&M won only four football games in 2008, its fewest in how many years?
Correct Answer
A. Five
Explanation
Texas A&M won only four football games in 2008, which means it was their fewest number of wins in a certain number of years. The correct answer is "Five" because it implies that the previous year, they had won at least five games.
16.
How many Top-25 football teams tangled with Texas A&M in 2008?
Correct Answer
B. Four
Explanation
In 2008, Texas A&M football team played against four top-25 ranked teams. This means that they had four matches against teams that were ranked among the top 25 in the country.
17.
How many touchdowns did Texas A&M's Jorvorskie Lane score in 2008?
Correct Answer
B. Five
Explanation
In 2008, Jorvorskie Lane, a player from Texas A&M, scored a total of five touchdowns.
18.
Who led Texas A&M with nine receiving touchdowns in 2008?
Correct Answer
C. Jeff Fuller
Explanation
Jeff Fuller led Texas A&M with nine receiving touchdowns in 2008. This means that he was the player on the team who caught the most touchdown passes during that season.
19.
What offense was installed by Texas A&M football coach Mike Sherman in 2008?
Correct Answer
D. West Coast
Explanation
In 2008, Texas A&M football coach Mike Sherman installed the West Coast offense. This offensive strategy focuses on short, precise passes and emphasizes timing and accuracy. It typically involves quick, horizontal passes to multiple receivers to spread out the defense and create opportunities for yards after catch. The West Coast offense is known for its versatility and ability to adapt to different defensive schemes.
20.
Who was the Texas A&M Aggies' starting quarterback for the 2000 season?
Correct Answer
A. Mark Farris
21.
What Aggie led Texas A&M with 455 rushing yards in 2000?
Correct Answer
A. Richard Whitaker
Explanation
Richard Whitaker led Texas A&M with 455 rushing yards in 2000.
22.
In 2001, what Texas A&M Aggie was runner-up as the best center in college football?
Correct Answer
B. Seth McKinney
Explanation
Seth McKinney was a Texas A&M Aggie who was recognized as the runner-up for the best center in college football in 2001.
23.
What Texas A&M center was chosen by the Miami Dolphins in the 2002 NFL Draft?
Correct Answer
C. Seth McKinney
Explanation
Seth McKinney was chosen by the Miami Dolphins in the 2002 NFL Draft.
24.
In 2002, Texas A&M had a .500 football record for the first time in how many years?
Correct Answer
B. Six
Explanation
Texas A&M had a .500 football record for the first time in six years. This means that it had been six years since the last time Texas A&M had an equal number of wins and losses in their football season.
25.
Texas A&M's 2002 non-conference home football loss was its first in how many years?
Correct Answer
B. 14
Explanation
Texas A&M's 2002 non-conference home football loss ended a streak of 14 years without a loss in non-conference home games. This means that Texas A&M had not lost a non-conference home game since 1988, making the 2002 loss significant as it broke a long-standing streak.
26.
In 2002, Texas A&M's Dustin Long threw a Big-12 record seven touchdowns against whom?
Correct Answer
D. Texas Tech
Explanation
Dustin Long of Texas A&M threw a record-breaking seven touchdowns against Texas Tech in 2002.
27.
What WAC football team did Texas A&M play in 2003 for the first time since 1936?
Correct Answer
C. Utah
Explanation
In 2003, Texas A&M played against Utah for the first time since 1936. This suggests that there was a significant gap of over six decades between their previous match-ups. The question implies that Texas A&M had not faced Utah in a football game for a very long time, making their 2003 encounter a notable event.
28.
Texas A&M's losing football season in 2003 was its first in how many years?
Correct Answer
A. 21
Explanation
In 2003, Texas A&M had a losing football season after 21 consecutive years of not having one. This means that for the past 21 years, the team had always managed to have a winning season.
29.
What football team did the Texas A&M Aggies shut out 31-0 in 2004?
Correct Answer
D. Wyoming
Explanation
In 2004, the Texas A&M Aggies shut out Wyoming with a score of 31-0.
30.
What Aggie led Texas A&M in rushing yards for the second straight year in 2004?
Correct Answer
B. Courtney Lewis
Explanation
Courtney Lewis led Texas A&M in rushing yards for the second straight year in 2004.