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Quiz about Colleges of Heisman Trophy Winners

Colleges of Heisman Trophy Winners Quiz

Match the Heisman Trophy winner with the college where he won the award.

A multiple-choice quiz by B Love. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
B Love

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
101,339

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
4126

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 97 (8/15), Triviaballer (15/15), Guest 47 (12/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. The first quarterback (Davey O'Brien) to win the award attended what university? Hint

Oklahoma

Texas Christian University

Baylor

Oklahoma State

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Question 2 of 15

2. Larry Kelley was the first "non-skill" position player to win the award. Which Ivy League school did he attend? Hint

Yale

Princeton

Harvard

Brown

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Question 3 of 15

3. Legendary half back Doak Walker won the award while playing for what college? Hint

Texas A & M

Texas

Southern Methodist

Rice

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Question 4 of 15

4. Andre Ware put up huge numbers while quarterbacking what school? Hint

New Mexico

Utah

Louisiana Tech

Houston

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Question 5 of 15

5. Fleet footed Mike Rozier was a thrill to watch in the early eighties. For whom did he play? Hint

Miami

Southern California

Oklahoma

Nebraska

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Question 6 of 15

6. Pat Sullivan won the award in 1971 while playing for what Southeastern Conference team? Hint

Auburn

Alabama

Georgia

Tennessee

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Question 7 of 15

7. One of the greatest backs in history, Tony Dorsett attended what college? Hint

Ohio State

Syracuse

Pittsburgh

Penn State

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Question 8 of 15

8. Gino Toretta beat out Marshall Faulk to win the award. Where did he play? Hint

Louisiana State

Florida State

Georgia Tech

Miami

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Question 9 of 15

9. It was hard not to give the award to Ty Detmer, with the type of numbers he had his junior year. Where did he play? Hint

Kansas State

Arizona State

Brigham Young

Colorado

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Question 10 of 15

10. Terry Baker was the quarterback at what Pacific Ten school? Hint

Washington State

Oregon State

Stanford

U.C.L.A.

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Question 11 of 15

11. Joe Bellino played for this team in the late 1950's. He won the award his senior year in 1960. Where did he play? Hint

Navy

Brown

Army

Dartmouth

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Question 12 of 15

12. Rashaan Salaam would break the 2,000 yard mark while rushing for what team? Hint

Kansas

Colorado

Missouri

Utah

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Question 13 of 15

13. Archie Griffin was the first two-time winner. For whom did he play? Hint

Iowa

Ohio State

Michigan

Penn State

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Question 14 of 15

14. Steve Spurrier was the Heisman winner while playing quarterback where? Hint

LSU

Florida

Miami

Florida State

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of the following schools had more Heisman winners in the 20th century? Hint

University of Maryland

Florida State

Notre Dame

Nebraska

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first quarterback (Davey O'Brien) to win the award attended what university?

Answer: Texas Christian University

Davey O'Brien won the award in 1938. He was the fourth player and the first quarterback to do so.

2. Larry Kelley was the first "non-skill" position player to win the award. Which Ivy League school did he attend?

Answer: Yale

Larry Kelley played end for the Bulldogs and won the award in 1936.

3. Legendary half back Doak Walker won the award while playing for what college?

Answer: Southern Methodist

The late Doak Walker, was one of former Texas running back Ricky Williams' inspirations.

4. Andre Ware put up huge numbers while quarterbacking what school?

Answer: Houston

Ware gave nearly 4,700 yards and 46 touchdowns for Houston.

5. Fleet footed Mike Rozier was a thrill to watch in the early eighties. For whom did he play?

Answer: Nebraska

His senior year he finished with 2,148 yards on 275 carries. That's 7.81 yards per carry.

6. Pat Sullivan won the award in 1971 while playing for what Southeastern Conference team?

Answer: Auburn

He beat out Ivy Leaguer Ed Marinaro, who would later go on to great acting heights on "Hill Street Blues"

7. One of the greatest backs in history, Tony Dorsett attended what college?

Answer: Pittsburgh

The Pitt Panthers won the National title that same year.

8. Gino Toretta beat out Marshall Faulk to win the award. Where did he play?

Answer: Miami

Marshall had a better NFL career.

9. It was hard not to give the award to Ty Detmer, with the type of numbers he had his junior year. Where did he play?

Answer: Brigham Young

361/562 comp./att., and 5,188 yards and 41 touchdowns.

10. Terry Baker was the quarterback at what Pacific Ten school?

Answer: Oregon State

He was Oregon State's first recipient.

11. Joe Bellino played for this team in the late 1950's. He won the award his senior year in 1960. Where did he play?

Answer: Navy

Roger Staubach would win it three years later for the Academy.

12. Rashaan Salaam would break the 2,000 yard mark while rushing for what team?

Answer: Colorado

Salaam rushed for 2,055 yards for Colorado.

13. Archie Griffin was the first two-time winner. For whom did he play?

Answer: Ohio State

He actually had better numbers his junior year than he did his senior year.

14. Steve Spurrier was the Heisman winner while playing quarterback where?

Answer: Florida

He later went on to the San Francisco 49ers.

15. Which of the following schools had more Heisman winners in the 20th century?

Answer: Notre Dame

Notre Dame had 7 winners in the 20th century. Tim Brown was the last to win it in 1987.

Source: Author B Love

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