Brigham Young Cougars Football Quiz

In 2001, BYU faced Utah in a Mountain West home game that set attendance records.

John Beck is the correct answer because he finished his career in 2006 as the school's second all-time passer. This means that he had the second highest number of passing yards in BYU history by the time he graduated. The other options, Austin Collie, Travis Hansen, and Luke Staley, did not play quarterback and therefore would not have been the school's all-time passer.

In 2005, BYU football lost to Utah for the fourth consecutive season. This suggests that Utah was a strong rival team for BYU during that time period.

BYU beat Syracuse in 2002 to give coach Gary Crowton his 50th career win.

Austin Collie was a wide receiver for Brigham Young University in 2008 and he led the nation in receiving yards that year.

Rob Morris was a Brigham Young tackler who was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2000.

John Beck is the correct answer because he was the Brigham Young University quarterback who threw the game-winning touchdown pass known as the "Answered Prayer" in 2006. This iconic play occurred during a game against the University of Utah, where Beck threw a touchdown pass to Jonny Harline with only seconds left on the clock, securing a victory for Brigham Young University.

Tyson Smith set a BYU record with three interceptions in a 2000 game against Wyoming.

In the 2008 UCLA game, BYU quarterback Max Hall threw seven touchdown passes. This means that he successfully completed seven passes that resulted in a touchdown for his team. This is a significant achievement as it demonstrates Hall's skill and accuracy as a quarterback, as well as his ability to lead his team to victory by scoring multiple touchdowns.

Brett Denney, a defensive lineman from BYU in 2008, was the younger brother of John Denney.

Steve Young, a former BYU quarterback, was awarded a NCAA Silver Anniversary Award in 2008. This award is given to former college athletes who have made significant contributions to their communities and professions after their college careers. Young's successful career in the NFL, including being named Super Bowl MVP, and his philanthropic work off the field make him a deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

Jonny Harline is the correct answer because he led the BYU team in receiving yards in both the 2005 and 2006 seasons.

Bryan Kehl, a BYU linebacker, was selected by the New York Giants in the 2008 NFL Draft.

In 2003, BYU's Homecoming game ended in a disappointing 58-13 loss. The team they were defeated by was Colorado State.

In 2001, BYU quarterback Luke Staley set a single-season record by scoring 28 touchdowns. This means that throughout the entire season, Staley was able to reach the end zone 28 times, either by passing or rushing the football. This achievement demonstrates Staley's exceptional skill and ability to lead his team to success in scoring touchdowns.

Luke Staley, the Brigham Young player, had two five-touchdown games during the 2001 season. This means that in two separate games, Staley scored a total of five touchdowns.

The Alumni Flag tradition was created during the 2008 BYU football season. This tradition involves the raising of a large flag with the names of former BYU football players who have passed away. The flag is raised before each home game and serves as a way to honor and remember the contributions of these alumni to the football program.

In 2000, the first team to play in BYU's newly renamed Lavell Edwards Stadium was New Mexico.

In the 2008 Utah game, BYU quarterback Max Hall had five fumbles. This means that he lost possession of the ball five times due to mishandling or dropping it. Fumbles are considered a negative statistic for a quarterback as it reflects a lack of ball security and can result in turnovers, giving the opposing team an advantage.

In the 2000 season, the BYU Cougars were not invited to a post-season bowl game.

In the given question, it is stated that the 2004 BYU football team lost to Stanford after a 10-0 run. The correct answer, 37-10, indicates the score at which BYU lost the game. This means that Stanford scored 37 points while BYU scored 10 points.

Austin Collie finished the 2008 season with 11 100-yard receiving games. This means that in 11 separate games throughout the season, Collie accumulated at least 100 receiving yards.

In 2004, BYU kicker Matt Payne was both a Guy and Groza semifinalist.

Gary Crowton's record in his first season as Brigham Young University's (BYU) head football coach was 12 wins and 2 losses for the 2001 season. This was an impressive debut season for Coach Crowton, and he had a successful tenure at BYU during his time as head coach.

Bret Engemann is the correct answer because he was the junior quarterback for the 2002 BYU Cougars.

In the 1999-00 season, BYU became the first Mountain West football team to go undefeated in conference play. This means that throughout the season, BYU won all of their games against conference opponents, without suffering any losses. This achievement is significant because it demonstrates the team's dominance and skill within their conference during that particular season.