College Football Trivia Quiz: Q& As
Think you are a true college football expert? Can you answer some simple questions? If yes, play this trivia and see how much you know about 2012-13 College Football. The quiz is straightforward and fun. Don't forget to obtain your certificate of completion at the end of the quiz.
- 1.
What team defeated the Florida Gators the 2013 Sugar Bowl?
- A.
Clemson
- B.
North Carolina
- C.
Florida State
- D.
Louisville
Correct Answer
D. Louisville -
- 2.
In 2013 who beat up Kansas State in the Fiesta Bowl?
- A.
South Carolina
- B.
Cincinnati
- C.
Oregon
- D.
Utah
Correct Answer
C. Oregon -
- 3.
Where did Steve Spurrier graduate high school?
- A.
Texas
- B.
Tennessee
- C.
Florida
- D.
New York
Correct Answer
B. Tennessee -
- 4.
Who was named the 2013 Sporting News Player of the Year in College Football?
- A.
AJ McCarron
- B.
Jameis Winston
- C.
Johnny Manziel
- D.
Andre Williams
Correct Answer
B. Jameis Winston -
- 5.
What was one of Steve Spurrier's jobs at Duke University from 1980 - 1982?
- A.
Offensive Coordinator
- B.
Defensive Coordinator
- C.
Head Coach
- D.
Water Boy
Correct Answer
A. Offensive Coordinator -
- 6.
In 1983 Steve Spurrier was hired to lead what team in the new USFL?
- A.
Pittsburgh Maulers
- B.
New Jersey Generals
- C.
Oakland Pirates
- D.
Tampa Bay Bandits
Correct Answer
D. Tampa Bay Bandits -
- 7.
Steve Spurrier finally became head coach for The Duke Blue Devils in what year?
- A.
1999
- B.
2007
- C.
1987
- D.
1989
Correct Answer
C. 1987 -
- 8.
What year did Steve Spurrier resign from the Redskins?
- A.
2000
- B.
2002
- C.
2001
- D.
2003
Correct Answer
D. 2003 -
- 9.
What year was Steve Spurrier named SEC Coach of the Year?
- A.
2009
- B.
2010
- C.
2008
- D.
2012
Correct Answer
B. 2010 -
- 10.
Who was Notre Dame's head coach from 1986 √ 1996?
- A.
Jim Fischer
- B.
Lou Holtz
- C.
Charlie Weis
- D.
Nick Saban
Correct Answer
B. Lou Holtz -
- 11.
Lou Holtz came out of retirement in 1999 to coach what team?
- A.
Arkansas
- B.
Tennessee
- C.
South Carolina
- D.
Alabama
Correct Answer
C. South Carolina -
- 12.
What famous head coach was involved in the infamous 2004 Clemson/South Carolina brawl?
- A.
Joe Paterno
- B.
Lou Holtz
- C.
Urban Meyer
- D.
Nick Saban
Correct Answer
B. Lou Holtz -
- 13.
Lou Holtz came under scrutiny for what comment during his appearance on College Football Live in 2008?
- A.
I Think Notre Dame Sucks
- B.
Ya know, Hitler was a great leader too
- C.
Nick Saban Is A Moron
- D.
College Football Is For Sissies
Correct Answer
B. Ya know, Hitler was a great leader too -
- 14.
In 2012 what team defeated Michigan 13-6?
- A.
Notre Dame
- B.
Ohio State
- C.
Miami
- D.
Michigan State
Correct Answer
A. Notre Dame -
- 15.
In the 2012 season what coach got his team it's first Rose Bowl championship since 1972?
- A.
David Shaw
- B.
Charlie Weis
- C.
Bill O'Brien
- D.
Urban Meyer
Correct Answer
A. David Shaw -
- 16.
In the 2012 season what quarterback led Stanford all the way to a Rose Bowl victory?
- A.
Ryan Leaf
- B.
Andrew Luck
- C.
Kevin Hogan
- D.
Josh Nunes
Correct Answer
C. Kevin Hogan -
- 17.
In 2013 the NCAA opened an investigation on what player for allegedly accepting a 5 figure fee for signing photos?
- A.
Manti Te'o
- B.
Marcus Lattimore
- C.
Johnny Manziel
- D.
Jadeveon Clowney
Correct Answer
C. Johnny Manziel -
- 18.
In 2012 what scandal plagued team finished 8-4 overall and 6-2 in the Big Ten?
- A.
Penn State
- B.
Indiana
- C.
Ohio State
- D.
Iowa
Correct Answer
A. Penn State -
- 19.
In 2012 what team finished second in the Big Ten Leaders Division behind unbeaten Ohio State?
- A.
Purdue
- B.
Minnesota
- C.
Penn State
- D.
Iowa
Correct Answer
C. Penn State -
- 20.
Which Big Ten team was not eligible for post play in the 2012 season?
- A.
Minnesota
- B.
Michigan
- C.
Iowa
- D.
Ohio State
Correct Answer
D. Ohio State -
- 21.
In 2012 which Big Ten team advanced to the conference title game by default?
- A.
Indiana
- B.
Wisconsin
- C.
Michigan State
- D.
Northwestern
Correct Answer
B. Wisconsin -
- 22.
In 2012 what team finished the year ranked in The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 1948?
- A.
Ball State
- B.
Arkansas State
- C.
Vanderbilt
- D.
Cincinnati
Correct Answer
C. Vanderbilt -
- 23.
In 2012 what team had their first nine win season since 1915?
- A.
East Carolina
- B.
Vanderbilt
- C.
North Texas
- D.
Eastern Michigan
Correct Answer
B. Vanderbilt -
- 24.
Who took the Big East title in 2012?
- A.
West Virginia
- B.
Syracuse
- C.
Louisville
- D.
Rutgers
Correct Answer
C. Louisville -
- 25.
What QB took Northern Illinois to a BCS bowl in the 2012 season?
- A.
Alex Gillett
- B.
Rakeem Cato
- C.
Jordan Lynch
- D.
Cody Green
Correct Answer
C. Jordan Lynch -
- 26.
Who hired disgraced coach Bobby Petrino in 2012?
- A.
Oregon State
- B.
Middle Tennessee
- C.
Western Kentucky
- D.
South Alabama
Correct Answer
C. Western Kentucky -
- 27.
What PAC 12 QB's shoulder injury kept him out of the final 2 games of the 2012 season?
- A.
Brett Hundley
- B.
Matt Barkley
- C.
Bryan Bennett
- D.
Keith Price
Correct Answer
B. Matt Barkley -
- 28.
Which once stellar SEC team had zero wins in 2012 conference play?
- A.
LSU
- B.
Auburn
- C.
Alabama
- D.
Arkansas
Correct Answer
B. Auburn -
- 29.
In 2012 what all-time leading BC running back set the conference single-game rushing record while playing for Temple?
- A.
Tahj Kimble
- B.
Andre Williams
- C.
Rolanda Finch
- D.
Montel Harris
Correct Answer
D. Montel Harris -
- 30.
Collin Klein threw for how many touchdowns in the 2012 season?
- A.
36
- B.
25
- C.
45
- D.
88
Correct Answer
A. 36 -
- 31.
In the 2012/2013 BCS Championship game who completed 58.3percent of his passes?
- A.
Robert Griffin III
- B.
David Ash
- C.
Everett Golson
- D.
A.J. McCarron
Correct Answer
C. Everett Golson -
- 32.
How many points did Alabama lead by at halftime in the 2013 BCS Championship game?
- A.
17
- B.
9
- C.
28
- D.
13
Correct Answer
C. 28 -
- 33.
What year did Chris Ault get inducted into College Football Hall Of Fame?
- A.
2005
- B.
2002
- C.
1999
- D.
2008
Correct Answer
B. 2002 -
- 34.
What coach was credited with creating the "Pistol" offense?
- A.
Chris Ault
- B.
Barry Alvarez
- C.
Bill Parcells
- D.
Gene Chizik
Correct Answer
A. Chris Ault -
- 35.
On Dec. 20, 2012 Offensive coordinator Matt Wells was named head coach for what school?
- A.
Utah State
- B.
San Jose State
- C.
Bowling Green
- D.
Miami Of Ohio
Correct Answer
A. Utah State -
- 36.
What SEC head coach was fired on November 18, 2012?
- A.
Gene Chizik
- B.
Jim Chaney
- C.
Derek Dooley
- D.
Nick Saban
Correct Answer
C. Derek Dooley -
- 37.
What SEC school fired their head coach on November 18, 2012?
- A.
Ole Miss
- B.
Auburn
- C.
Tennessee
- D.
Mississippi State
Correct Answer
C. Tennessee -
- 38.
Which team did Nick Saban not serve as an assistant coach for?
- A.
Michigan
- B.
Michigan State
- C.
Navy
- D.
Ohio State
Correct Answer
A. Michigan -
- 39.
What college coach once served under Bill Belichick in the NFL?
- A.
Nick Saban
- B.
Gus Malzahn
- C.
Brett Bielema
- D.
John L. Smith
Correct Answer
A. Nick Saban -
- 40.
What QB played for Nick Saban when he was head coach for the Miami Dolphins?
- A.
Daunte Culpepper
- B.
Mark Sanchez
- C.
Chad Pennington
- D.
Dan Marino
Correct Answer
A. Daunte Culpepper -
- 41.
What NFL team did Nick Saban not coach for?
- A.
Miami Dolphins
- B.
Houston Oilers
- C.
Cleveland Browns
- D.
The Jets
Correct Answer
D. The Jets -
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