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The fundamentals of the game involve throwing the College Football
- 1.
Which Arizona State player was the highest rated college quarterback for 2005?
- A.
Rudy Carpenter
- B.
Troy Smith
- C.
Drew Olson
- D.
Vince Young
Correct Answer
A. Rudy Carpenter -
- 2.
Which bowl game was first known as the Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl?
- A.
The Emerald Bowl
- B.
The Independence Bowl
- C.
The Holiday Bowl
- D.
The San Francisco Bowl
Correct Answer
A. The Emerald Bowl -
- 3.
How many coaches did the Oklahoma State Cowboys have during the 1960's?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
Nine
- D.
Three
Correct Answer
D. Three -
- 4.
What Northwestern football coach was hired in 1978 and posted a 1-31-1 record?
- A.
Alex Agase
- B.
Rick Venturi
- C.
Lou Saban
- D.
Dennis Green
Correct Answer
B. Rick Venturi -
- 5.
Who did Oklahoma University defeat in the 1968 Orange Bowl?
- A.
Georgia Tech
- B.
Georgia
- C.
Tennessee
- D.
Florida State
Correct Answer
C. Tennessee -
- 6.
In 1965, what team did Alabama outscore to win the Orange Bowl?
- A.
Texas A&M
- B.
Nebraska
- C.
Missouri
- D.
UCLA
Correct Answer
B. Nebraska -
- 7.
In 1961, Duke faced Arkansas in which Bowl game?
- A.
The Rose Bowl
- B.
The Cotton Bowl
- C.
The Orange Bowl
- D.
The Fiesta Bowl
Correct Answer
B. The Cotton Bowl -
- 8.
How many points did Duke score to beat Arkansas in the Cotton bowl in 1961?
- A.
28 Points
- B.
14 Points
- C.
10 Points
- D.
7 Points
Correct Answer
D. 7 Points -
- 9.
Which bowl game did Florida State win against Texas Tech in 1977 with a score of 40 to 17?
- A.
Peach Bowl
- B.
Tangerine Bowl
- C.
Orange Bowl
- D.
Gator Bowl
Correct Answer
B. Tangerine Bowl -
- 10.
Under Jerry Claiborne, Virginia Tech was ranked 12th winningest program in the country during which years?
- A.
1963-1968
- B.
1962-1978
- C.
1963-1967
- D.
1976-1999
Correct Answer
C. 1963-1967 -
- 11.
What Texas Tech alumnus was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1974?
- A.
Marcus Coleman
- B.
Tim Baker
- C.
Joe Barnes
- D.
Stan David
Correct Answer
C. Joe Barnes -
- 12.
On December 21, 1979 in a Holiday Bowl Game Indiana defeats Brigham Young in a game that produced how many first downs?
- A.
43
- B.
11
- C.
52
- D.
75
Correct Answer
C. 52 -
- 13.
Who was the 1965 Heisman Trophy winner from USC?
- A.
Mike Garrett
- B.
Matt Leinart
- C.
O.J. Simpson
- D.
Marcus Allen
Correct Answer
A. Mike Garrett -
- 14.
For which school did Dexter Jackson play college football?
- A.
Georgia Tech
- B.
Florida State
- C.
Iowa
- D.
Michigan
Correct Answer
B. Florida State -
- 15.
How many Big Ten Football games did ABC/ESPN agree to show in the 2006 Big Ten agreement?
- A.
Up to 41 games
- B.
A Minimum of 112
- C.
No More than 12
- D.
Up to 65 Games
Correct Answer
A. Up to 41 games -
- 16.
What network has an agreement to televise the Rose Bowl for the years of 2006-2014?
- A.
Fox
- B.
ABC
- C.
TNT
- D.
NBC
Correct Answer
B. ABC -
- 17.
At a May 2007 meeting, Big-12 Conference officials considered which rule change?
- A.
Increasing Football Eligibility
- B.
Increasing Conference Size
- C.
Eliminating Basketball Playoffs
- D.
Decreasing Conference Size
Correct Answer
A. Increasing Football Eligibility -
- 18.
How many Division 1A players held a 12-points-per-game average in the 2000 season?
- A.
2
- B.
1
- C.
0
- D.
56
Correct Answer
A. 2 -
- 19.
Who does the strong safety line up on the same side as?
- A.
The Cornerback
- B.
The Head Coach
- C.
The Tight End
- D.
The Quarterback
Correct Answer
C. The Tight End -
- 20.
What is the name for an unsuccessful attempt to catch a ball that includes touching it?
- A.
Muff
- B.
Guff
- C.
Stuff
- D.
Bluff
Correct Answer
A. Muff -
- 21.
Which term describes early college football games where each side gave up a few of their own rules?
- A.
Concessionary Rules
- B.
Mandatory Rules
- C.
Concrete Rules
- D.
Canteen Rules
Correct Answer
A. Concessionary Rules -
- 22.
On what day was the first night-time college football game played under field lights?
- A.
25720
- B.
11110
- C.
30607
- D.
8667
Correct Answer
D. 8667 -
- 23.
What was the name of the version of college football that was played in America in 1820?
- A.
Soccer
- B.
Ballown
- C.
Balloon
- D.
Football
Correct Answer
B. Ballown -
- 24.
How many Division 1A players held a division-best .64 interceptions-per-game average in 2004?
- A.
12
- B.
9
- C.
2
- D.
100
Correct Answer
C. 2 -
- 25.
In what year was the fourth down added to the college football rules?
- A.
1960
- B.
2002
- C.
1912
- D.
1850
Correct Answer
C. 1912 -
- 26.
What was a common criticism of football by college faculties in the mid-19th century?
- A.
Decreased School Spirit
- B.
Destroyed School Property
- C.
Too Boring
- D.
Too Gentle
Correct Answer
B. Destroyed School Property -
- 27.
How long was a college football field before the changes that were made in 1881?
- A.
40 Yards
- B.
140 Yards
- C.
200 Yards
- D.
300 Yards
Correct Answer
B. 140 Yards -
- 28.
Which of the following is not part of a four-man officiating crew in college football?
- A.
An Umpire
- B.
A Field Judge
- C.
A Referee
- D.
A Linesman
Correct Answer
B. A Field Judge -
- 29.
Which of the following is not a responsibility of a college football official?
- A.
Recording Fouls
- B.
Using Proper Signals
- C.
Making Sure The Players Arrive
- D.
The Application Of Rules
Correct Answer
C. Making Sure The Players Arrive -
- 30.
What was a common criticism of the 2005 Division 1-A allowance of an extra game per season?
- A.
Players Neglected Their Studies
- B.
Overplayed And Tired Athletes
- C.
Players Didn't Like An Extra Game
- D.
Less Time For Other Sports
Correct Answer
B. Overplayed And Tired Athletes -
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