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    Spurrier's Gamecocks opened the 2006 season with a 15-0 win over what team?

    • Texas Longhorns
    • Mississippi State
    • Boston College
    • Notre Dame
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This College Football quiz explores key historical moments and figures in the sport, assessing knowledge on game outcomes, coach careers, and player activities. It's designed for enthusiasts and students of sports history and management.

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  • 2. 

    Steve Spurrier won his 100th SEC game in what year?

    • 2008

    • 2010

    • 2012

    • 2009

    Correct Answer
    A. 2008
  • 3. 

    In 1976 what NFL team did Lou Holtz coach?

    • New York Jets

    • Miami Dolphins

    • Tennessee Titans

    • New York Giants

    Correct Answer
    A. New York Jets
  • 4. 

    What year was Lou Holtz elected to the College Football Hall Of Fame?

    • 20011

    • 1999

    • 2001

    • 2008

    Correct Answer
    A. 2008
  • 5. 

    In the 2012 season what team had 12 victories that were won by an average score of 40-10?

    • Alabama

    • Georgia

    • Ohio State

    • Stanford

    Correct Answer
    A. Alabama
  • 6. 

    In 2012 what was Johnny Manziel's costume for Halloween?

    • Captain America

    • Scooby Doo

    • Superman

    • Spiderman

    Correct Answer
    A. Scooby Doo
  • 7. 

    After the 2012 season which coach was a candidate for NFL openings in Cleveland and Philadelphia?

    • Bo Pelini

    • Urban Meyer

    • Bill O'Brien

    • Brady Hoke

    Correct Answer
    A. Bill O'Brien
  • 8. 

    What QB from a Big Ten Team was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2013?

    • Denard Robinson

    • Andrew Maxwell

    • Taylor Martinez

    • Matt McGloin

    Correct Answer
    A. Denard Robinson
  • 9. 

    In the 2012 season who had their first bowl victory since 1949?

    • Ohio State

    • Northwestern

    • Troy

    • Minnesota

    Correct Answer
    A. Northwestern
  • 10. 

    In 2012 what team was bowl eligible for the first time in 16 years?

    • Oklahoma

    • Duke

    • Washington State

    • Louisiana-Monroe

    Correct Answer
    A. Duke
  • 11. 

    In 2012 what QB who played with a busted wrist still won his conference title game?

    • EJ Manuel

    • Teddy Bridgewater

    • David Ash

    • C.J. Brown

    Correct Answer
    A. Teddy Bridgewater
  • 12. 

    In the 2012 season what Big East coach turned down an offer to coach at Tennessee?

    • Skip Holtz

    • Doug Marrone

    • Charlie Strong

    • Kyle Flood

    Correct Answer
    A. Charlie Strong
  • 13. 

    In 2012 what team entered the season with the preseason Heisman favorite and a #1 ranking and finished 7-6?

    • USC

    • Nebraska

    • UCLA

    • Texas Longhorns

    Correct Answer
    A. USC
  • 14. 

    What Pac 12 team's defensive coordinator resigned late in there 2012 season?

    • Oregon State

    • Oregon

    • Stanford

    • USC

    Correct Answer
    A. USC
  • 15. 

    In 2012 what coach was fired after not winning a single game in his conference?

    • Doc Holiday

    • Gene Chizik

    • Bill Blankenship

    • Gus Malzahn

    Correct Answer
    A. Gene Chizik
  • 16. 

    In 2012 which bottom dweller didn't go 0-8 in conference play?

    • Akron

    • Kansas

    • Hawaii

    • Illinois

    Correct Answer
    A. Hawaii
  • 17. 

    In 2012 Wyoming coach Dave Christensen's post game rant was directed at what team's coach?

    • Air Force

    • Navy

    • Alabama

    • Army

    Correct Answer
    A. Air Force
  • 18. 

    In 2012 what senior held the Football Bowl Subdivision record of the most rushing touchdowns in two seasons?

    • Jordan Lynch

    • Collin Klein

    • Denard Robinson

    • Zach Maynard

    Correct Answer
    A. Collin Klein
  • 19. 

    In 2012 Collin Klein ranked second in Kansas State history for scoring how many points?

    • 40

    • 336

    • 298

    • 344

    Correct Answer
    A. 336
  • 20. 

    What QB passed for 3,998 yards in 2012?

    • Aaron Murray

    • Collin Klein

    • AJ McCarron

    • Tyler Wilson

    Correct Answer
    A. Collin Klein
  • 21. 

    What was Notre Dame's Manti Te'o nicknamed?

    • Lady Killer

    • Cry Baby

    • Lucky In Love

    • Baby Seau

    Correct Answer
    A. Baby Seau
  • 22. 

    In 2012 who ranked third in Notre Dame history for career tackles at 427?

    • Bennett Jackson

    • Manti Te'o

    • Danny Spond

    • Dan Fox

    Correct Answer
    A. Manti Te'o
  • 23. 

    How many tackles did Manti Te'o amass in the 2012 season?

    • 101

    • 50

    • 21

    • 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 101
  • 24. 

    How many yards did the Fighting Irish rushing attack managed to net in the 2012/2013 BCS Championship game?

    • 32

    • 5

    • 224

    • 104

    Correct Answer
    A. 32
  • 25. 

    What coach was a remarkable 46-7 in four seasons with the Oregon Ducks?

    • Ron Turner

    • Andy Reid

    • Chip Kelly

    • Mike Bellotti

    Correct Answer
    A. Chip Kelly
  • 26. 

    Who resigned as coach of New Mexico State in 2013 to take an assistant coach position with the Jacksonville Jaguars?

    • Bill Cubit

    • Rocky Long

    • Doug Martin

    • DeWayne Walker

    Correct Answer
    A. DeWayne Walker
  • 27. 

    What 38-year-old son of a longtime NFL executive become coach of Nevada in 2013?

    • Brian Polian

    • Bill Polian

    • Bobby Jones

    • John Mara

    Correct Answer
    A. Brian Polian
  • 28. 

    Who served as tight ends coach and special teams coordinator for Texas A&M in 2012?

    • Brian Polian

    • Jerry Glanville

    • Jerrry Beamer

    • John Ault

    Correct Answer
    A. Brian Polian
  • 29. 

    In 2012 who was the only actively coaching member of the College Football Hall Of Fame?

    • Chris Ault

    • Bob Stoops

    • Nick Saban

    • Barry Alvarez

    Correct Answer
    A. Chris Ault
  • 30. 

    On Dec.28, 2013 how old was Chris Ault when he retired?

    • 75

    • 55

    • 66

    • 23

    Correct Answer
    A. 66
  • 31. 

    In what year was the "Pistol" offense created?

    • 2005

    • 1975

    • 1976

    • 1998

    Correct Answer
    A. 2005
  • 32. 

    In 2013 what former Illinois head coach was named to the same position with FIU?

    • Ron Turner

    • Bruce Weber

    • Dave Doeren

    • Tim Beckman

    Correct Answer
    A. Ron Turner
  • 33. 

    Dana Bible was the interim coach in what bowl game played on New Years Eve 2012?

    • Chick-Fil-A Bowl

    • Music City Bowl

    • Liberty Bowl

    • Outback Bowl

    Correct Answer
    A. Music City Bowl
  • 34. 

    Which team played a bowl game in 2012 and used Dana Bible as interim coach?

    • USC

    • N.C. State

    • Georgia Tech

    • Tulsa

    Correct Answer
    A. N.C. State
  • 35. 

    In The Little Caesars Pizza Bowl of 2012 Western Kentucky used who as interim coach?

    • Lance Guidry

    • Bill Cubit

    • Willie Taggart

    • Mike Price

    Correct Answer
    A. Lance Guidry

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