Trivia On Syracuse Orange Football

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Syracuse Orange Football Quizzes & Trivia

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1.

What Syracuse player's only catch on opening day in 1998 went for a touchdown?
- A.
  
  Step Brominski's
- B.
  
  Rob Konrad's
- C.
  
  Dee Brown's
- D.
  
  Quint Spotwood's
Correct Answer
A. Step Brominski's

Explanation
Step Brominski's was the correct answer because he was a player for Syracuse in 1998 and his only catch on opening day went for a touchdown.

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2.

Who led the 2007 Syracuse football team in receiving yards?
- A.
  
  Taj Smith
- B.
  
  Rice Moss
- C.
  
  Paul Chiara
- D.
  
  Mike Williams
Correct Answer
D. Mike Williams

Explanation
Mike Williams led the 2007 Syracuse football team in receiving yards. This can be inferred from the given options, where his name is listed among the choices.

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3.

Which 2001 Syracuse senior left with one career touchdown catch?
- A.
  
  Maurice Jackson
- B.
  
  Kwazi Leverette
- C.
  
  Mark Holtzman
- D.
  
  Maurice Minter
Correct Answer
D. Maurice Minter

Explanation
Maurice Minter is the correct answer because he is the only Syracuse senior mentioned in the options and is stated to have left with one career touchdown catch. This implies that he had a relatively low number of touchdown catches throughout his career, making him the most likely candidate for the answer.

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4.

Which of these Syracuse players scored two kick return touchdowns in 1998?
- A.
  
  Phil Nash
- B.
  
  Kyle McIntosh
- C.
  
  Ricki Simpkins
- D.
  
  Kevin Johnson
Correct Answer
D. Kevin Johnson

Explanation
Kevin Johnson is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who scored two kick return touchdowns in 1998. Phil Nash, Kyle McIntosh, and Ricki Simpkins are not mentioned as having achieved this feat.

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5.

Syracuse free safety Quentin Harris had how many solo tackles in a 1999 game against Virginia Tech?
- A.
  
  16
- B.
  
  13
- C.
  
  11
- D.
  
  15
Correct Answer
C. 11

Explanation
In a 1999 game against Virginia Tech, Syracuse free safety Quentin Harris had 11 solo tackles.

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6.

Who was the first player to kick over 250 punts for Syracuse?
- A.
  
  Mike Shafer
- B.
  
  Doug Dunkin
- C.
  
  Sean Reali
- D.
  
  Brendan Carney
Correct Answer
D. Brendan Carney

Explanation
Brendan Carney is the correct answer because he was the first player to kick over 250 punts for Syracuse. This means that Carney had the highest number of punts among the given options.

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7.

What jersey number did Syracuse retire during the 2005 season?
- A.
  
  #93
- B.
  
  #44
- C.
  
  #18
- D.
  
  #52
Correct Answer
B. #44

Explanation
During the 2005 season, Syracuse retired jersey number #44.

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8.

In which city did Syracuse defensive tackle Louis Gachelin attend high school?
- A.
  
  New York, NY
- B.
  
  Tucson, AZ
- C.
  
  Philadelphia, PA
- D.
  
  Miami, FL
Correct Answer
D. Miami, FL

Explanation
Louis Gachelin, the Syracuse defensive tackle, attended high school in Miami, FL.

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9.

When did Syracuse win its first overtime game after overtime periods were added in 1996?
- A.
  
  1997
- B.
  
  2003
- C.
  
  2000
- D.
  
  2005
Correct Answer
C. 2000

Explanation
In 2000, Syracuse won its first overtime game after overtime periods were added in 1996.

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10.

What position did Paul Pasqualoni coach immediately before becoming Syracuse head coach?
- A.
  
  Cornerbacks
- B.
  
  Receivers
- C.
  
  Quarterbacks
- D.
  
  Linebackers
Correct Answer
D. Linebackers

Explanation
Paul Pasqualoni coached the linebackers immediately before becoming the head coach at Syracuse.

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11.

Which of these players scored a kickoff return touchdown for Syracuse in the 2007 season?
- A.
  
  Max Suter
- B.
  
  Ryan Howard
- C.
  
  Mike Holmes
- D.
  
  Randy McKinnon
Correct Answer
A. Max Suter

Explanation
Max Suter is the correct answer because he scored a kickoff return touchdown for Syracuse in the 2007 season.

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12.

What true freshman led Syracuse in 2006 receiving yards with 461?
- A.
  
  Jawad Nesheiwat
- B.
  
  Curtis Brinkley
- C.
  
  Mike Williams
- D.
  
  Donte Davis
Correct Answer
C. Mike Williams

Explanation
In 2006, Mike Williams led Syracuse in receiving yards with 461. This means that among the listed options, he had the highest number of receiving yards as a true freshman.

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13.

What 2007 Syracuse senior running back scored his first college touchdown that year?
- A.
  
  Curtis Brinkley
- B.
  
  Doug Hogue
- C.
  
  Paul Chiara
- D.
  
  Jeremy Sellers
Correct Answer
D. Jeremy Sellers

Explanation
Jeremy Sellers is the correct answer because he was a senior running back for Syracuse in 2007 and scored his first college touchdown that year.

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14.

What former Syracuse running back returned to coach running backs from 1995-2004?
- A.
  
  Floyd Little
- B.
  
  David Walker
- C.
  
  David Mitchell
- D.
  
  Larry Csonka
Correct Answer
B. David Walker

Explanation
David Walker is the correct answer because he is a former Syracuse running back who returned to coach running backs from 1995-2004.

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Trivia On Syracuse Orange Football

What Syracuse player's only catch on opening day in 1998 went for a touchdown?

Who led the 2007 Syracuse football team in receiving yards?

Which 2001 Syracuse senior left with one career touchdown catch?

Which of these Syracuse players scored two kick return touchdowns in 1998?

Syracuse free safety Quentin Harris had how many solo tackles in a 1999 game against Virginia Tech?

Who was the first player to kick over 250 punts for Syracuse?

What jersey number did Syracuse retire during the 2005 season?

In which city did Syracuse defensive tackle Louis Gachelin attend high school?

When did Syracuse win its first overtime game after overtime periods were added in 1996?

What position did Paul Pasqualoni coach immediately before becoming Syracuse head coach?

Which of these players scored a kickoff return touchdown for Syracuse in the 2007 season?

What true freshman led Syracuse in 2006 receiving yards with 461?

What 2007 Syracuse senior running back scored his first college touchdown that year?

What former Syracuse running back returned to coach running backs from 1995-2004?