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Quiz about Notre Dame Football
Quiz about Notre Dame Football

The Ultimate Notre Dame Football Quiz | NCAA Football


This is strictly Notre Dame football trivia. It may be difficult for non-Notre Dame fans. Few questions might be easier if you have watched College Football.

A multiple-choice quiz by frosty32. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
frosty32
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
76,582
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
2568
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (5/15), Guest 174 (0/15), Guest 184 (8/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What is the yellow sign Irish Football players hit, before running onto the field? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. How did Notre Dame's famous coach Knute Rockne die? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. How many total National Championships did Notre Dame win in the 20th century?

Answer: (Number)
Question 4 of 15
4. When did Notre Dame win their first Championship? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What is the total number of Heisman Trophy winners that has come out of Notre Dame since the first winner to win until Tim Brown won it in 1987 (including the both of those two)? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Who was the first to receive the Heisman Trophy from Notre Dame?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 7 of 15
7. Who beat The Rocket, Raghib Ismial, in the 1990 Heisman race?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 8 of 15
8. Joe Theismann changed his name to rhyme with Heisman because many thought he would win the Trophy hands down. Who did he end up losing to from Stanford?

Answer: (Two Words or Surname)
Question 9 of 15
9. Rudy Ruettiger was a student from a small Catholic high school. His dream was to play college football at Notre Dame. When he finally made the team as a walk-on, he played two minutes of the the final game of his senior year and sacked the quarterback. What number did the famous Rudy wear? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What was the nickname given to the offensive line that blocked for the Four-Horsemen? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Joe Montana suffered from hypothermia during the 1979 Cotton Bowl against Houston. What 'miracle' brought the Comeback Kid back? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What team did Notre Dame beat in the original 'Game of the Century'?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 13 of 15
13. Who did Notre Dame beat in the 1992 Snow Bowl? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Who was the only Notre Dame player to be selected first pick in the NFL Draft during the 1900's? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. What was the last bowl game Notre Dame won in the 20th century including: bowl name, year, opponent? Hint



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Mar 07 2024 : Guest 73: 5/15
Mar 06 2024 : Guest 174: 0/15
Mar 01 2024 : Guest 184: 8/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the yellow sign Irish Football players hit, before running onto the field?

Answer: Play Like A Champion Today

2. How did Notre Dame's famous coach Knute Rockne die?

Answer: Airplane Crash

When he died, Knute Rockne had the best career record in Notre Dame history. His record stands at 105-12-5. Knute Rockne played at Notre Dame under the coaching of Jess Harper.
3. How many total National Championships did Notre Dame win in the 20th century?

Answer: 11

Eleven National Championships is the NCAA record in college football.
4. When did Notre Dame win their first Championship?

Answer: 1924

5. What is the total number of Heisman Trophy winners that has come out of Notre Dame since the first winner to win until Tim Brown won it in 1987 (including the both of those two)?

Answer: 7

As of the 1988 season, Notre Dame has produced the most Heisman Trophy winners in College Football History.
6. Who was the first to receive the Heisman Trophy from Notre Dame?

Answer: Angelo Bertelli

Quarterback, Angelo Bertelli, won the trophy in 1943.
7. Who beat The Rocket, Raghib Ismial, in the 1990 Heisman race?

Answer: Ty Detmer

8. Joe Theismann changed his name to rhyme with Heisman because many thought he would win the Trophy hands down. Who did he end up losing to from Stanford?

Answer: Jim Plunkett

9. Rudy Ruettiger was a student from a small Catholic high school. His dream was to play college football at Notre Dame. When he finally made the team as a walk-on, he played two minutes of the the final game of his senior year and sacked the quarterback. What number did the famous Rudy wear?

Answer: 45

Rudy was the first player from Notre Dame to be carried off the field by his teammates.
10. What was the nickname given to the offensive line that blocked for the Four-Horsemen?

Answer: Seven Mules

11. Joe Montana suffered from hypothermia during the 1979 Cotton Bowl against Houston. What 'miracle' brought the Comeback Kid back?

Answer: Chicken Noodle Soup

The head trainer had received the cup of soup as a Christmas present. The soup helped Joe bring Notre Dame back from a 34-12 deficit to a 35-34 win.
12. What team did Notre Dame beat in the original 'Game of the Century'?

Answer: Ohio State

In 1935, Notre Dame defeated Ohio State 18-13, scoring all points in the final quarter of play.
13. Who did Notre Dame beat in the 1992 Snow Bowl?

Answer: Penn State

Quarterback Rick Mirer, threw a game ending touchdown pass to help the Irish beat Penn State.
14. Who was the only Notre Dame player to be selected first pick in the NFL Draft during the 1900's?

Answer: Walt Patulski

Walt Patulski went first pick to the Buffalo Bills as a Defensive End in 1972.
15. What was the last bowl game Notre Dame won in the 20th century including: bowl name, year, opponent?

Answer: Cotton Bowl, 1993, Texas A and M

Notre Dame beat the Aggies 24-21.
Source: Author frosty32

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