Texas Longhorn Football

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1. How many Associated Press (AP) National Titles did the Longhorns win in the 20th century? 0 1 2 3

2. This former All-American for UT, coached the Longhorns to the 1990 SWC Title. Who was he? Darrel Royal Mack Brown John Mackovic David McWilliams

3. Ricky Williams wore the jersey number 11 for several years before switching to 34. But, he also wore one other number, in one game only. What was it? 37 21 43 31

4. Everyone knows that Texas plays Oklahoma each year in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. It's often the defining moment of each team's season. What Texas QB once led the Horns to four consecutive wins over the Sooners? Major Applewhite Bobby Layne James Brown Peter Gardere

5. Texas defeated in-state rival Texas A&M, for the final SWC Championship in 1995. What was the score of that game? 43-17 51-15 16-6 28-27

6. Texas also won the first Big 12 Championship, clinching the victory with a memorable 4th-and-1 call, deep in their own territory, with little time remaining. What was the name of the play? Steelers Rock Left 7 Waggle Special 53 Veer Pass Steelers Roll Left

7. Heisman Trophy winner Earl Campbell hailed from what Texas town? Tyler Tomball Temple Terrell

8. Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams hails from what California town? San Diego Los Angeles Oceanside San Francisco

9. Texas narrowly missed a shot at the National Championship in 1983, when they lost in the 1984 Cotton Bowl. What team derailed the Horns in that game? Answer: (One Word)

10. Until 2001, Texas had won only one bowl game outside of the state of Texas in more than 50 years. Who did the Horns beat in the Holiday Bowl that season? Oregon Washington LSU Mississippi State

11. Until Texas beat LSU in the 2003 Cotton Bowl, how many consecutive games had they lost in Dallas? Answer: (Single number)

12. Ricky Williams might be the most famous Texas RB since Earl Campbell, but what teammate upstaged Ricky in the 1996 Big 12 Championship game, and has since matched him with an NFL Ruching Title? Shon Mitchell Butch Hadnot Selvin Young Priest Holmes

13. Who caught the game-winning TD in the Longhorns' 20-16 upset of Nebraska in 1998? Wane McGarity Bryan White Ricky Williams Kwame Cavil

14. Texas' stadium is named after the great Darrel K Royal. Who is the playing field named after? Answer: (Two words or just surname)

15. The 1969 win over Arkansas in "the Big Shootout", was regarded as one of college football's greatest games. Not many people know that it was moved from mid-season to the final week in order to attract a larger audience. What long-time college football commentator was influential in the decision? Keith Jackson Chris Berman Brent Musberger Beano Cook