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Colorado Buffaloes Trivia Quiz

University of Colorado Buffaloes, th UC football team.

A multiple-choice quiz by Buffs94e. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Buffs94e

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,476

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
624

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is CU's first Heisman Trophy winner? Hint

Rashaan Salaam

Cliff Branch

Dave Logan

Byron White

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Question 2 of 10

2. Name the coach who led the Buffs to their first national title, in 1990. Hint

Rick Neuhiesel

Bill McCartney

Dan Fouts

Chuck Fairbanks

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Question 3 of 10

3. What year did the Buff's colors return to black and gold? Hint

1984

1962

1948

1975

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is the only Colorado QB in the 1990's to have beaten Nebraska twice? Hint

Darian Hagan

Koy Detmer

Mike Moschetti

Kordell Stewart

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Question 5 of 10

5. What number did Matt Russell wear? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many CU players were selected in the 1995 NFL draft? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What team did CU play in 1998 when they wore gold jerseys and black helmets? Hint

Kansas

Oklahoma State

Texas Tech

Baylor

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 90's, CU had 2 Butkus award winners,who were they? Hint

Alfred Williams, Matt Russell

Greg Beikert, Matt Russell

Hanibal Navies, Alfred Williams

Matt Russell, Ted Johnson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Name CU's single season record holder for passing yards, what year was it? Hint

Koy Detmer, 1996

Bobby Pesavento, 2001

Kordell Stewart, 1994

Mike Moschetti, 1999

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Question 10 of 10

10. What team did Rashaan Salaam rush for over 300 yards against in 1994 while fighting the flu? Hint

Texas

Michigan

Nebraska

Kansas State

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is CU's first Heisman Trophy winner?

Answer: Rashaan Salaam

He won in 1994 but was a flop in the NFL, cut by Chicago and later played in the XFL.

2. Name the coach who led the Buffs to their first national title, in 1990.

Answer: Bill McCartney

Daughter got pregnant by the QB who later died of cancer.

3. What year did the Buff's colors return to black and gold?

Answer: 1984

Coach Mac thought the bold colors would help recruiting. The colors used to be blue, gold, and black. I'm unsure on the date they first dumped the black and gold.

4. Who is the only Colorado QB in the 1990's to have beaten Nebraska twice?

Answer: Darian Hagan

Never played pro ball but remains a fan all-time favorite in Boulder.

5. What number did Matt Russell wear?

Answer: 16

He broke his leg in his very first play of his very first game in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. He never played again.

6. How many CU players were selected in the 1995 NFL draft?

Answer: 10

I went to high school with Derek West who was drafted by the Coltsin 1995. He's no longer playing.

7. What team did CU play in 1998 when they wore gold jerseys and black helmets?

Answer: Baylor

These were a horrible idea. Nike tried to market these jerseys but sales were flat.

8. In the 90's, CU had 2 Butkus award winners,who were they?

Answer: Alfred Williams, Matt Russell

CU became known as Linebacker U.

9. Name CU's single season record holder for passing yards, what year was it?

Answer: Mike Moschetti, 1999

He had no running game, poor guy.

10. What team did Rashaan Salaam rush for over 300 yards against in 1994 while fighting the flu?

Answer: Texas

Fans in Austin still remember that game.

Source: Author Buffs94e

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