Question On College Football
Can you answer all these questions about College Football?
- 1.
In college football, roughly how wide are the goal posts?
- A.
30 Feet
- B.
10 Feet
- C.
18 Feet
- D.
5 Feet
Correct Answer
C. 18 Feet -
- 2.
What can a team do to score 6 points in a game of college football?
- A.
Score A Safety
- B.
Score A Return
- C.
Score A Field Goal
- D.
Score A Touchdown
Correct Answer
D. Score A Touchdown -
- 3.
What number range must all players' numbers on a college football field fall into?
- A.
Jan-99
- B.
0-100
- C.
99-200
- D.
They Do Not Wear Numbers
Correct Answer
A. Jan-99 -
- 4.
What word was often interchangeable with "football" amongst many journalists of the late 1800's?
- A.
Brutality
- B.
Golf
- C.
Rugby
- D.
Baseball
Correct Answer
C. Rugby -
- 5.
How many of a receiver's feet must be inbounds for a pass to be complete in college football?
- A.
One
- B.
Two
- C.
None
- D.
There Are No Complete Passes
Correct Answer
A. One -
- 6.
Which of the following types of kicks cannot score a field goal?
- A.
Drop Kick
- B.
Punt
- C.
Drop Kick From Scrimmage
- D.
Place Kick
Correct Answer
B. Punt -
- 7.
Who declares the end of the game in college football?
- A.
The Winning Coach
- B.
The Winning Quarterback
- C.
The Losing Quarterback
- D.
The Referee
Correct Answer
D. The Referee -
- 8.
In which of the following situations might a college football player execute a place kick?
- A.
Field Goal
- B.
Penalty
- C.
To Mark The End Of The Game
- D.
Celebration
Correct Answer
A. Field Goal -
- 9.
How does a college football referee signal to players that a ball is ready for play?
- A.
Blows His Whistle
- B.
Screams Wildly
- C.
Places Hands On His Head
- D.
Stands On His Head
Correct Answer
A. Blows His Whistle -
- 10.
What is another word for a freshman player in college football?
- A.
Rookie
- B.
Newbie
- C.
Star
- D.
Starter
Correct Answer
A. Rookie -
- 11.
In college football, what happens to a player who has been disqualified twice for fighting?
- A.
His Team Is Disqualified
- B.
Suspended For Season
- C.
He Has To Pay A Fine
- D.
Nothing Happens
Correct Answer
B. Suspended For Season -
- 12.
When a minor rule is broken in a college football game, what does the offending player receive?
- A.
A Penalty
- B.
A Reward
- C.
A New Job
- D.
A Hefty Fine
Correct Answer
A. A Penalty -
- 13.
What is the maximum number of players that a team may have on the field in college football?
- A.
6
- B.
17
- C.
11
- D.
19
Correct Answer
C. 11 -
- 14.
What penalty is an official signaling when he holds both of his arms out at shoulder level?
- A.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
- B.
Intentional Grounding
- C.
Illegal Kick
- D.
Roughing
Correct Answer
A. Unsportsmanlike Conduct -
- 15.
What is the name of the penalty marker that an official uses to mark a penalty?
- A.
Flag
- B.
Red Light
- C.
Pylon
- D.
Flashing Light
Correct Answer
A. Flag -
- 16.
In college football, what is the term for a ball that is out of play?
- A.
Useless
- B.
Resting
- C.
Dead
- D.
Sleeping
Correct Answer
C. Dead -
- 17.
What is the maximum size of a jersey insignia allowed in college football games?
- A.
16 Square Inches
- B.
1 Square Inch
- C.
30 Square Inches
- D.
5 Square Inches
Correct Answer
A. 16 Square Inches -
- 18.
What is the term for the movement of two or more offensive players before the snap?
- A.
Safety
- B.
Punt
- C.
Slip
- D.
Shift
Correct Answer
D. Shift -
- 19.
What is the football term used to describe the blocking of an opponent with any body part?
- A.
Rushing
- B.
Blocking
- C.
Blitz
- D.
Bothering
Correct Answer
B. Blocking -
- 20.
In college football, what is the shape of the playing field?
- A.
Triangle
- B.
Rectangle
- C.
Square
- D.
Circle
Correct Answer
B. Rectangle -
- 21.
When an official makes an uppercase T with his hands, what is he signaling?
- A.
Safety
- B.
Touchdown
- C.
First Down
- D.
Television/Radio Timeout
Correct Answer
D. Television/Radio Timeout -
- 22.
Who is considered to be the leader of a college football team's offense?
- A.
Cornerback
- B.
Quarterback
- C.
Fullback
- D.
Linesman
Correct Answer
B. Quarterback -
- 23.
In college football, who decides if a ball is suitable for game play?
- A.
The Quarterback
- B.
The Linesman
- C.
The Referee Or Umpire
- D.
The Team Captains
Correct Answer
C. The Referee Or Umpire -
- 24.
What is another term for a one-on-one defensive strategy?
- A.
Man To Man
- B.
Mother To Mother
- C.
Brother To Brother
- D.
Woman To Woman
Correct Answer
A. Man To Man -
- 25.
In college football, which of the following is a central factor in a free kick?
- A.
The Kicker Will Be Tackled
- B.
The Kicker Cannot Be Tackled
- C.
The Kicker Must Be Blindfolded
- D.
The Kicker Must Leave The Game
Correct Answer
B. The Kicker Cannot Be Tackled -
- 26.
During what time is a college football player prohibited from leaving the football field?
- A.
At Intermission
- B.
When He Is Injured
- C.
When The Ball Is In Play
- D.
When He Is Being Substituted
Correct Answer
C. When The Ball Is In Play -
- 27.
In college football, when a player catches an opponent's fumble, what has he done?
- A.
Insightful
- B.
Intercepted
- C.
Interdispersed
- D.
Interceded
Correct Answer
B. Intercepted -
- 28.
According to college football rules, what colored jerseys must visiting teams wear?
- A.
White
- B.
Brown
- C.
Red
- D.
Black
Correct Answer
A. White -
- 29.
How many points is a college football player awarded for scoring a safety?
- A.
6
- B.
2
- C.
1
- D.
9
Correct Answer
B. 2 -
- 30.
Which of the following criteria is necessary for a successful interception in college football?
- A.
Player Must Not Leave Ground
- B.
Player Must Catch In Helmet
- C.
Player Must Remain In Bounds
- D.
Player Must Close His Eyes
Correct Answer
C. Player Must Remain In Bounds -
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