Questions About College Football

30 Questions | By Alfredhook3 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 315

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1.

In college football, roughly how wide are the goal posts?
- A.
  
  5 Feet
- B.
  
  10 Feet
- C.
  
  18 Feet
- D.
  
  30 Feet
2.

What can a team do to score 6 points in a game of college football?
- A.
  
  Score A Return
- B.
  
  Score A Safety
- C.
  
  Score A Field Goal
- D.
  
  Score A Touchdown
3.

What number range must all players' numbers on a college football field fall into?
- A.
  
  They Do Not Wear Numbers
- B.
  
  0-100
- C.
  
  99-200
- D.
  
  Jan-99
4.

What word was often interchangeable with "football" amongst many journalists of the late 1800's?
- A.
  
  Baseball
- B.
  
  Golf
- C.
  
  Rugby
- D.
  
  Brutality
5.

How many of a receiver's feet must be inbounds for a pass to be complete in college football?
- A.
  
  One
- B.
  
  None
- C.
  
  There Are No Complete Passes
- D.
  
  Two
6.

Which of the following types of kicks cannot score a field goal?
- A.
  
  Drop Kick From Scrimmage
- B.
  
  Punt
- C.
  
  Drop Kick
- D.
  
  Place Kick
7.

Who declares the end of the game in college football?
- A.
  
  The Losing Quarterback
- B.
  
  The Referee
- C.
  
  The Winning Quarterback
- D.
  
  The Winning Coach
8.

In which of the following situations might a college football player execute a place kick?
- A.
  
  Penalty
- B.
  
  To Mark The End Of The Game
- C.
  
  Celebration
- D.
  
  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.
  
  Stands On His Head
- D.
  
  Places Hands On His Head
10.

What is another word for a freshman player in college football?
- A.
  
  Star
- B.
  
  Newbie
- C.
  
  Rookie
- D.
  
  Starter
11.

In college football, what happens to a player who has been disqualified twice for fighting?
- A.
  
  Suspended For Season
- B.
  
  Nothing Happens
- C.
  
  He Has To Pay A Fine
- D.
  
  His Team Is Disqualified
12.

When a minor rule is broken in a college football game, what does the offending player receive?
- A.
  
  A Penalty
- B.
  
  A Hefty Fine
- C.
  
  A New Job
- D.
  
  A Reward
13.

What is the maximum number of players that a team may have on the field in college football?
- A.
  
  6
- B.
  
  11
- C.
  
  17
- D.
  
  19
14.

What penalty is an official signaling when he holds both of his arms out at shoulder level?
- A.
  
  Roughing
- B.
  
  Unsportsmanlike Conduct
- C.
  
  Illegal Kick
- D.
  
  Intentional Grounding
15.

What is the name of the penalty marker that an official uses to mark a penalty?
- A.
  
  Pylon
- B.
  
  Flag
- C.
  
  Flashing Light
- D.
  
  Red Light
16.

In college football, what is the term for a ball that is out of play?
- A.
  
  Dead
- B.
  
  Useless
- C.
  
  Resting
- D.
  
  Sleeping
17.

What is the maximum size of a jersey insignia allowed in college football games?
- A.
  
  30 Square Inches
- B.
  
  5 Square Inches
- C.
  
  16 Square Inches
- D.
  
  1 Square Inch
18.

What is the term for the movement of two or more offensive players before the snap?
- A.
  
  Shift
- B.
  
  Slip
- C.
  
  Punt
- D.
  
  Safety
19.

What is the football term used to describe the blocking of an opponent with any body part?
- A.
  
  Blocking
- B.
  
  Rushing
- C.
  
  Blitz
- D.
  
  Bothering
20.

In college football, what is the shape of the playing field?
- A.
  
  Rectangle
- B.
  
  Square
- C.
  
  Triangle
- D.
  
  Circle
21.

When an official makes an uppercase T with his hands, what is he signaling?
- A.
  
  First Down
- B.
  
  Television/Radio Timeout
- C.
  
  Touchdown
- D.
  
  Safety
22.

Who is considered to be the leader of a college football team's offense?
- A.
  
  Fullback
- B.
  
  Quarterback
- C.
  
  Cornerback
- D.
  
  Linesman
23.

In college football, who decides if a ball is suitable for game play?
- A.
  
  The Linesman
- B.
  
  The Quarterback
- C.
  
  The Team Captains
- D.
  
  The Referee Or Umpire
24.

What is another term for a one-on-one defensive strategy?
- A.
  
  Mother To Mother
- B.
  
  Brother To Brother
- C.
  
  Man To Man
- D.
  
  Woman To Woman
25.

In college football, which of the following is a central factor in a free kick?
- A.
  
  The Kicker Cannot Be Tackled
- B.
  
  The Kicker Must Be Blindfolded
- C.
  
  The Kicker Must Leave The Game
- D.
  
  The Kicker Will Be Tackled