Useless NCAA Football Trivia

Question 1

376 Rex won which award after the 2001-2002 season?

Reference: Quiz: All About Rex Grossman.

Answer

Answer: Walter Camp Award

Rex won the Walter Camp which is annually given to the nation's best player. Although he didn't win the Heisman he still picked up a prestigous award. The Groza is for kickers and the Walter Payton is for D-1AA players.

Question 2

377 In 1996, Northwestern remodeled their Stadium. What did they name it?

Reference: Quiz: Northwestern Knowledge.

Answer

Answer: Ryan Field

After Dyke Stadium was remodeled in 1996, it was given the name Ryan Field.

Question 3

378 How many times did Michigan State beat a #1 ranked team during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s?

Reference: Quiz: History of MSU Football.

Answer

Answer: 3

MSU beat #1 Ohio State in 1974 and 1998, and #1 Michigan in 1990.

Question 4

379 How many D-II football teams are there in Ohio?

Reference: Quiz: Ohio Football.

Answer

Answer: 2

Ashland and Findlay play in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Question 5

380 President Gerald Ford was an all-Big Ten player at Michigan. What position did he play?

Reference: Quiz: College Gridiron.

Answer

Answer: Center

He was a center, number 48. He was later given a toilet seat with the Wolverine logo that he liked so much he had it installed at the White House.

Question 6

381 In the 1998 MU versus Nebreska game, who made the 'catch' to save Nebraska's national championship for them?

Reference: Quiz: Mizzzou Football.

Answer

Answer: Matt Davison

Shevin Wiggins claims to have kicked the ball up in the air on purpose, which is a penalty.

Question 7

382 Where was Steve Spurrier head coach before taking over at Florida?

Reference: Quiz: College Football.

Answer

Answer: Duke

Spurrier and Coach K on the same campus. WOW!

Question 8

383 What was Tony Dorsett's number in college?

Reference: Quiz: Tony Dorsett.

Answer

Answer: 33

Tony Dorsett wore the number 33 during his college football career at the University of Pittsburgh. He is considered one of the greatest college football players of all time, having won the Heisman Trophy in 1976. Dorsett set numerous records during his time at Pitt, including becoming the first player in NCAA history to rush for over 1,000 yards in four consecutive seasons. He also helped lead the Panthers to a national championship in 1976. Despite being undersized for a running back, Dorsett's speed and agility made him a dominant force on the field.

Question 9

384 In Tennessee there was Todd Helton then there was Payton Manning, but before them there was who?

Reference: Quiz: College Quarterbacks.

Answer

Heath Shuler

Question 10

385 In the 1972 season opener, the Bruins faced top ranked and two-time defending national champion Nebraska. Who kicked the winning field goal with 20 seconds left, to give UCLA a 20-17 upset victory?

Reference: Quiz: UCLA Bruins Football.

Answer

Answer: Efren Herrera

Herrera later enjoyed a productive NFL career, mostly with the Seattle Seahawks. This game also marked the debut of quarterback Mark Harmon.

Question 11

386 What is the name of the trophy that is given annually to the winner of the Michigan State-Michigan game?

Reference: Quiz: History of MSU Football.

Answer

Answer: Paul Bunyan Trophy

The Spartan and Wolverines have played for the Paul Bunyan Trophy since 1953. The Old Brass Spittoon has gone to the Michigan State-Indiana winner since 1950. Since 1949 the Megaphone trophy has gone to the Michigan State-Notre Dame winner. The Land-Grant trophy goes to the Michigan State-Penn State winner.

Question 12

387 Knute Rockne died at the age of 42. How did he die?

Reference: Quiz: College Gridiron.

Answer

Answer: plane crash

The Notre Dame football coach died in a Kansas plane crash in 1931. The Fighting Irish won 6 national championships in his 13-year tenure.

Question 13

388 What college football team plays its home games at Jordan-Hare Stadium?

Reference: Quiz: College Football.

Answer

Answer: Auburn

In the 'Loveliest Village on the Plains'

Question 14

389 What state were both Red Sanders and Tommy Prothro from?

Reference: Quiz: UCLA Bruins Football.

Answer

Answer: Tennessee

After a controversial loss to Tennessee in 1965 that was marred by questionable officiating and an extra down for the Volunteers, Prothro said he was embarrassed to be a Tennesseean.

Question 15

390 When he topped Plaxico Burress in 2001, who became the single-season record holder for receiving yards at MSU?

Reference: Quiz: History of MSU Football.

Answer

Answer: Charlie Rogers

Rogers set the single season record in 2001 catching 67 passes for 1,470 yards. The previous record was held by Plaxico Burress with 1,142 yards.

Question 16

391 Name the mascots of the Army, Navy, and Air Force football teams (not necessarily listed in any particular order).

Reference: Quiz: College Gridiron.

Answer

Answer: mule, falcon, and goat

Army - mule, Navy - goat, and Air Force - falcon.

Question 17

392 Just moments before the 1986 Rose Bowl, this backup found out that starting quarterback David Norrie could not play. He responded by leading the Bruins to a big win over Iowa. Who was it?

Reference: Quiz: UCLA Bruins Football.

Answer

Answer: Matt Stevens

Stevens and Norrie actually shared the 1st string QB duties for the first few games of the season until Norrie won the job.

Question 18

393 Who ended Michigan State's 28 game winning streak from 1950 to 1953?

Reference: Quiz: History of MSU Football.

Answer

Answer: Purdue

The streak began with a 33-14 win over Willian & Mary in East Lansing on October 14th, 1950 and ended with a 6-0 upset loss at Purdue on October 24th, 1953.

Question 19

394 What is the most popular nickname for college football teams?

Reference: Quiz: College Gridiron.

Answer

Answer: Tigers

7 major teams use Tiger - 28 in all.

Question 20

395 Where did Walter Payton play college football?

Reference: Quiz: College Football.

Answer

Answer: Jackson State

The 1-AA player of the year award is now named for him.

Question 21

396 What player recovered a crucial onside kick in the 1965 USC game, and subsequent Rose Bowl victory over #1 Michigan State?

Reference: Quiz: UCLA Bruins Football.

Answer

Answer: Dallas Grider

Grider recovered an onside kick late in the game against USC, after the Bruins had cut the Trojans' lead to 16-14. UCLA scored again to win 20-16. In the Rose Bowl, UCLA stunned the top ranked Spartans by taking an early 7-0 lead, and Grider recovered a surprise onside kick that led to another UCLA TD and a 14-0 lead. The Bruins held on to win, 14-12.

Question 22

397 What was the score of Michigan State's Rose Bowl win over Southern California in the 1987 season?

Reference: Quiz: History of MSU Football.

Answer

Answer: 20-17

The Spartans beat SC on Josh Langeloh's 36 yard field goal with 4:14 left.

Question 23

398 Where did Y.A. Tittle play college football?

Reference: Quiz: College Gridiron.

Answer

Answer: LSU

Tittle played at LSU from 1944 to 47 and went on to have a Hall-of-Fame pro career.

Question 24

399 In 1993, with the Rose Bowl on the line for both teams, what player intercepted USC QB Rob Johnson's pass in the end zone, in the last minute to preserve UCLA's 27-21 victory?

Reference: Quiz: UCLA Bruins Football.

Answer

Answer: Marvin Goodwin

UCLA took a 17-0 lead only to see USC come back to within 27-21. With under a minute to play, USC was on the UCLA 3 yard line. After 2 runs netted 1 yard, Goodwin made his clutch play. Arnold Ale (pronounced Ah-lay), was a UCLA linebacker while Arnold Pilsner didn't exist.

Question 25

400 What year did Michigan State play in its first bowl?

Reference: Quiz: History of MSU Football.

Answer

Answer: 1938

MSU lost to Auburn in the Orange Bowl, 6-0 on January 1, 1938. Its next bowl appearence would be a 28-20 victory over UCLA in the 1954 Rose Bowl.