1.
What place did Iowa finish the 2002 season, ranked at by AP and ESPN/USA Today?
Correct Answer
D. 8
Explanation
Iowa finished the 2002 season ranked at number 8 by both AP and ESPN/USA Today.
2.
What Miami Hurricane running back led the team in 2002 with 1,686 yards and 27 touchdowns?
Correct Answer
B. Willis McGahee
Explanation
In 2002, Willis McGahee led the Miami Hurricanes in rushing yards with 1,686 and touchdowns with 27. This suggests that he was the most productive and successful running back on the team during that season.
3.
What was Michigan's only non-conference loss in 2002?
Correct Answer
A. Notre Dame
Explanation
In 2002, Michigan's only non-conference loss was against Notre Dame.
4.
Who had the longest run (59 yards) from scrimmage for Michigan in 2002?
Correct Answer
D. B.J. Askew
Explanation
B.J. Askew had the longest run from scrimmage for Michigan in 2002, covering a distance of 59 yards.
5.
Which player did Rutgers name as the most valuable player-offense for the second straight year in 2002?
Correct Answer
A. L.J. Smith
Explanation
Rutgers named L.J. Smith as the most valuable player-offense for the second straight year in 2002.
6.
How many players from the 2002 Rutgers football team were named All-Americans?
Correct Answer
C. Zero
Explanation
The answer is zero because the question is asking for the number of players from the 2002 Rutgers football team who were named All-Americans, and there were no players from that team who received that honor.
7.
In what bowl game did Virginia Tech play Air Force in 2002?
Correct Answer
A. Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl
Explanation
In 2002, Virginia Tech played Air Force in the Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl.
8.
Who was the first string kicker for the Washington State Cougars in 2003?
Correct Answer
C. Drew Dunning
Explanation
Drew Dunning was the first string kicker for the Washington State Cougars in 2003.
9.
Who was the second player to gain weekly honors in the 2003 season for Washington State?
Correct Answer
B. Will Derting
Explanation
Will Derting was the second player to gain weekly honors in the 2003 season for Washington State.
10.
What 2004 Arizona State football player went highest in the 2005 NFL Draft?
Correct Answer
C. Andrew Walter
Explanation
Andrew Walter, a 2004 Arizona State football player, went highest in the 2005 NFL Draft. This means that he was selected earlier than any other player from Arizona State in that draft.
11.
With a 4-4 conference record in 2004, where did Colorado finish in the Big 12 North Division?
Correct Answer
A. First
Explanation
Colorado finished in first place in the Big 12 North Division in 2004 with a 4-4 conference record.
12.
Which regular season opponent in the 2004 season had Colorado never played before?
Correct Answer
C. North Texas
Explanation
In the 2004 season, Colorado had played against New Mexico State, Rice, and San Diego State before. However, they had never played against North Texas before. Therefore, North Texas is the correct answer.
13.
What top 10 rival did the 2004 Oklahoma Sooners shutout 12-0 for their fifth consecutive victory in the series?
Correct Answer
D. Texas
Explanation
The 2004 Oklahoma Sooners shutout Texas for their fifth consecutive victory in the series.
14.
What coach began his eighth year as Pittsburgh's football coach in 2004?
Correct Answer
D. Walt Harris
Explanation
Walt Harris began his eighth year as Pittsburgh's football coach in 2004.
15.
How many players from the 2005 Boston College football team were drafted into the NFL?
Correct Answer
A. 3
Explanation
The correct answer is 3. This means that only 3 players from the 2005 Boston College football team were drafted into the NFL.
16.
Which team did not defeat the 2005 Florida State Seminole football team?
Correct Answer
B. Duke Blue Devils
Explanation
The Duke Blue Devils did not defeat the 2005 Florida State Seminole football team.
17.
Who dealt Georgia Tech their most lopsided loss, 51-7, in 2005?
Correct Answer
B. Virginia Tech
Explanation
In 2005, Georgia Tech suffered their most lopsided loss, 51-7, at the hands of Virginia Tech.
18.
In 2005, what was the nickname that Indiana Coach Hoeppner gave Memorial Stadium?
Correct Answer
C. The Rock
Explanation
In 2005, Indiana Coach Hoeppner gave Memorial Stadium the nickname "The Rock." This nickname suggests that the stadium is strong, solid, and unyielding, creating a sense of stability and toughness. It may also imply that the stadium is a place where the team can rely on their home field advantage and feel confident in their ability to perform.
19.
Who was the football coach for the Kentucky Wildcats in 2005?
Correct Answer
A. Rich Brooks
Explanation
Rich Brooks was the football coach for the Kentucky Wildcats in 2005.
20.
In 2005, what were the only two SEC schools with records worse than Kentucky's?
Correct Answer
C. Ole Miss and Miss State
Explanation
In 2005, Ole Miss and Miss State were the only two SEC schools with records worse than Kentucky's. This means that Kentucky had a better record than all the other SEC schools except for Ole Miss and Miss State.
21.
Of the LSU players from the 2005 team taken in the 2006 draft, who was the highest taken?
Correct Answer
C. JosepH Addai
Explanation
Joseph Addai was the highest taken among the LSU players from the 2005 team in the 2006 draft. This means that he was selected earlier in the draft compared to the other three players mentioned.
22.
Who led Michigan in 2005 in sacks with 7?
Correct Answer
A. LaMarr Woodley
Explanation
In 2005, LaMarr Woodley led Michigan in sacks with 7. This means that Woodley was the player who had the highest number of sacks for Michigan during that year.
23.
Who had the most interceptions for Michigan in 2005 with 4?
Correct Answer
B. Leon Hall
Explanation
Leon Hall had the most interceptions for Michigan in 2005 with 4. This means that throughout the season, Leon Hall was able to intercept the opposing team's passes a total of 4 times. Interceptions are a valuable defensive play in football as they can lead to turnovers and scoring opportunities for the team. Leon Hall's ability to read the game and make these interceptions made him a standout player for Michigan in 2005.
24.
In what bowl game did Northwestern play in 2005?
Correct Answer
C. Sun Bowl
Explanation
In 2005, Northwestern played in the Sun Bowl.
25.
Which Northwestern freshman running back rushed 1,474 yards in 2005?
Correct Answer
A. Tyrell Sutton
Explanation
Tyrell Sutton rushed for 1,474 yards in 2005 as a freshman running back at Northwestern.
26.
Who threw 18 touchdown passes for Rutgers in the 2005 college football season?
Correct Answer
C. Ryan Hart
Explanation
Ryan Hart threw 18 touchdown passes for Rutgers in the 2005 college football season.
27.
What Rutgers player rushed for 217 yards vs. Connecticut on October 22, 2005?
Correct Answer
B. Ray Rice
Explanation
Ray Rice rushed for 217 yards against Connecticut on October 22, 2005.
28.
In the 2005 season, in which college football bowl game did Rutgers play?
Correct Answer
C. Insight Bowl
Explanation
In the 2005 season, Rutgers played in the Insight Bowl.
29.
Who did SMU defeat in 2005 to earn their first win over a ranked team since 1986?
Correct Answer
D. TCU
Explanation
SMU defeated TCU in 2005 to earn their first win over a ranked team since 1986. This victory was significant for SMU as it ended a long drought of defeating ranked opponents. TCU, being a ranked team at that time, was a formidable opponent, making the win even more notable for SMU.
30.
In what conference did the Tulsa Golden Hurricane join in 2005, only to win the league football title in their first year?
Correct Answer
A. Conference USA
Explanation
In 2005, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane joined Conference USA and managed to win the league football title in their first year.