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Penn State Football Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests how much you know about Penn State Football.

A multiple-choice quiz by Tallman12. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Tallman12

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,032

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1481

Last 3 plays: Guest 148 (6/10), Guest 139 (5/10), Guest 104 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the Head Coach of Penn State's football team who started coaching in 1966 and won 2 National Championships in the 1982 and 1986 season? Hint

Paul 'Bear' Bryant

Jay Paterno

Joe Paterno

Fran Ganter

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the nickname for Penn State's football team? Hint

Nittany Lions

Nittany Cougars

Panthers

Quakers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the quarter-back of Penn State's 1986 National Championship football team? Hint

Kordell Stewart

Todd Blackledge

John Shaffer

John Jacob

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which year in the 1990 decade did Penn State's football team go undefeated? Hint

1999

1994

1997

1996

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which year did the Penn State football team win their first National Championship? Hint

1994

1986

1982

1978

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Question 6 of 10

6. What are the colors of Penn State's football team? Hint

Blue,White

Blue,Gold

Black,Pink

Blue,Silver

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who did Penn State's football team play in their bowl game in the 1999 season? Hint

Virginia

Texas

Texas A and M

Kentucky

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many wins did Penn State's football team get in their 2001 season? Hint

324

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of Penn State's football stadium? Hint

Beaver Stadium

Lions Stadium

Penn State Stadium

Beaver Field

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is Penn State's oldest state rival? Hint

Pittsburgh Panthers

St. Francis, PA Red Flash

Pennsylvania Quakers

Ohio State Buckeyes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the Head Coach of Penn State's football team who started coaching in 1966 and won 2 National Championships in the 1982 and 1986 season?

Answer: Joe Paterno

In the 2001 football season, he broke the record for all time Division 1-A College Football Wins.

2. What is the nickname for Penn State's football team?

Answer: Nittany Lions

Their nickname comes from an Indian named Nittany.

3. Who was the quarter-back of Penn State's 1986 National Championship football team?

Answer: John Shaffer

He played a great season in 1986 which led Penn State to the National Championship.

4. In which year in the 1990 decade did Penn State's football team go undefeated?

Answer: 1994

That year Nebraska won the National Championship while Penn State fans thought they should have been there.

5. In which year did the Penn State football team win their first National Championship?

Answer: 1982

That year Penn State won the championship in the Sugar Bowl led by Todd Blackledge and Curt Warner.

6. What are the colors of Penn State's football team?

Answer: Blue,White

Penn State's first colors were Black,Pink.

7. Who did Penn State's football team play in their bowl game in the 1999 season?

Answer: Texas A and M

Penn State thought they would go to the National Championship that year but the last 3 games ended unsuccessfully and found themselves playing Texas A and M in the Alamo Bowl.

8. How many wins did Penn State's football team get in their 2001 season?

Answer: 5

Penn State needed to beat Virginia in their last game to go to a bowl game but the QB threw an interception which gave Virginia the win.

9. What is the name of Penn State's football stadium?

Answer: Beaver Stadium

Renovation of the stadium ended before the 2001 season started and looked great for Penn State's first game.

10. Who is Penn State's oldest state rival?

Answer: Pittsburgh Panthers

They have been a long time rival and their games are always fierce and competetive.

Source: Author Tallman12

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