College Football Trivia For 2012-2013
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the name of Indiana State's football team?
- A.
Hilltoppers
- B.
Cornhuskers
- C.
Cyclones
- D.
Sycamores
Correct Answer
D. SycamoresExplanation
The correct answer is Sycamores. The question is asking for the name of Indiana State's football team. The Sycamores is the correct answer because it is the official nickname for the athletic teams at Indiana State University, including the football team.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In there 2012 opener what team projected to play for the C-USA title were dominated at home by FBS upstart Texas State?
- A.
Tulsa golden Hurricane
- B.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- C.
UTEP Miners
- D.
Houston Cougars
Correct Answer
D. Houston CougarsExplanation
In the 2012 opener, the Houston Cougars were dominated at home by FBS upstart Texas State.Rate this question:
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- 3.
On the opening of the 2012 season Northwestern battled in an exciting, high scoring game with what team?
- A.
Boston College
- B.
Syracuse
- C.
North Texas
- D.
Kansas
Correct Answer
B. SyracuseExplanation
In the opening of the 2012 season, Northwestern had an exciting and high scoring game with Syracuse.Rate this question:
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- 4.
On the opening Saturday of the 2012 season who did West Virginia crush 69-34 in Morgantown?
- A.
Duke Blue Devils
- B.
Oregon Ducks
- C.
Virginia
- D.
Marshall
Correct Answer
D. MarshallExplanation
West Virginia crushed Marshall 69-34 in Morgantown on the opening Saturday of the 2012 season.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The 2012 college football season kicked off on what night?
- A.
Sunday
- B.
Thursday
- C.
Friday
- D.
Monday
Correct Answer
B. ThursdayExplanation
The 2012 college football season kicked off on Thursday.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In 2012 what team escape Nashville with a 17-13 win over the Commodores?
- A.
South Carolina
- B.
Georgia
- C.
Air Force
- D.
Alabama
Correct Answer
A. South CarolinaExplanation
In 2012, South Carolina escaped Nashville with a 17-13 win over the Commodores. This implies that South Carolina narrowly won the game against Vanderbilt University's football team.Rate this question:
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- 7.
In 2012 UNLV lost 30-27 in triple-overtime to what Big Ten team?
- A.
Penn State
- B.
Iowa
- C.
Minnesota
- D.
Ohio State
Correct Answer
C. MinnesotaExplanation
In 2012, UNLV lost 30-27 in triple-overtime to Minnesota, a Big Ten team. This means that UNLV played against Minnesota in a highly competitive game that went into triple-overtime before ultimately losing by a score of 30-27.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In Mike Leach's 2012 debut as head coach of Washington State what team did he lose to?
- A.
BYU
- B.
Army
- C.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
- D.
Stanford
Correct Answer
A. BYUExplanation
In Mike Leach's 2012 debut as head coach of Washington State, he lost to BYU.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In Mike Leach's 2012 debut as head coach of Washington State how many points were they defeated by?
- A.
24
- B.
66
- C.
3
- D.
1
Correct Answer
A. 24Explanation
In Mike Leach's 2012 debut as head coach of Washington State, they were defeated by 24 points.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In 2012 Terry Bowden's Zips got zapped 56-14 at home by what team?
- A.
Buffalo Bulls
- B.
Rice Owls
- C.
UCF
- D.
NIU Huskies
Correct Answer
C. UCFExplanation
In 2012, Terry Bowden's Zips suffered a heavy defeat of 56-14 at their home stadium. The team that handed them this loss was UCF.Rate this question:
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- 11.
On what night in 2012 did Stanford get a 20-17 home win over San Jose State?
- A.
Tuesday
- B.
Friday
- C.
Thursday
- D.
Saturday
Correct Answer
B. FridayExplanation
In 2012, Stanford had a 20-17 home win over San Jose State on a Friday night.Rate this question:
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- 12.
In 2012 the Vols' Tyler Bray threw for 332 yards and 2 TD's in a 35-21 win over what ACC team?
- A.
N.C. State
- B.
Duke Blue Devils
- C.
Virginia Tech
- D.
North Carolina
Correct Answer
A. N.C. StateExplanation
In 2012, Tyler Bray of the Vols had an impressive performance, throwing for 332 yards and 2 touchdowns. This led to a 35-21 victory over N.C. State.Rate this question:
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- 13.
In 2012 N.C. State's senior QB Mike Glennon threw 4 interceptions and just 1 TD in a loss to who?
- A.
North Dakota State
- B.
Ohio State
- C.
Tennessee
- D.
North Carolina
Correct Answer
C. TennesseeExplanation
In 2012, N.C. State's senior QB Mike Glennon had a poor performance, throwing 4 interceptions and only 1 touchdown in a game. This resulted in a loss for his team. The question asks which team they lost to, and the correct answer is Tennessee.Rate this question:
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- 14.
In a there 2012 opener who did Baylor, sans RG3, blast 59-24?
- A.
San Diego State
- B.
Virginia
- C.
SMU
- D.
Texas Tech
Correct Answer
C. SMUExplanation
In the 2012 opener, Baylor, without RG3, defeated SMU with a score of 59-24.Rate this question:
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- 15.
In Baylor's 2012 opener how many yards did QB Nick Florence throw for?
- A.
702
- B.
10
- C.
342
- D.
256
Correct Answer
C. 342Explanation
In Baylor's 2012 opener, QB Nick Florence threw for 342 yards.Rate this question:
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- 16.
In the opening of the 2012 season what rival did Louisville rout by 18 points?
- A.
Florida
- B.
Western Kentucky
- C.
Kentucky
- D.
Alabama
Correct Answer
C. KentuckyExplanation
In the opening of the 2012 season, Louisville routed Kentucky by 18 points. This means that Louisville won the game against Kentucky with a significant lead of 18 points.Rate this question:
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- 17.
In 2012 Hurricane Isaac forced the postponement of the game between Texas A&M and what team ?
- A.
Louisiana Tech
- B.
Georgia
- C.
Cincinnati
- D.
Clemson
Correct Answer
A. Louisiana TechExplanation
In 2012, Hurricane Isaac caused the game between Texas A&M and Louisiana Tech to be postponed.Rate this question:
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- 18.
In 2012 Kansas State earned a tighter than expected 35-21 win over what visiting Team?
- A.
TCU
- B.
North Texas
- C.
Texas Longhorns
- D.
Tennessee
Correct Answer
B. North TexasExplanation
In 2012, Kansas State had a closer game than anticipated, winning with a score of 35-21 against North Texas, the visiting team.Rate this question:
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- 19.
In 2012 Georgia Tech obliterated what team 56-14 in Atlanta?
- A.
Virginia
- B.
West Virginia
- C.
USC
- D.
Virginia Tech
Correct Answer
A. VirginiaExplanation
In 2012, Georgia Tech defeated Virginia with a score of 56-14 in Atlanta.Rate this question:
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- 20.
In 2012 Louisiana-Monroe nearly went 2-0 in the SEC with another late rally that took what team to overtime?
- A.
Auburn
- B.
Tennessee
- C.
Florida Gators
- D.
LSU
Correct Answer
A. AuburnExplanation
In 2012, Louisiana-Monroe almost achieved a 2-0 record in the SEC by forcing another late rally that resulted in overtime. This suggests that Louisiana-Monroe had a strong performance against a tough SEC opponent. The correct answer, Auburn, indicates that they were the team that Louisiana-Monroe took to overtime, showcasing their ability to compete against a formidable opponent.Rate this question:
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- 21.
In 2012 what school from the Sun Belt Conference beat Kentucky in overtime?
- A.
Texas State
- B.
Troy
- C.
Arkansas State
- D.
Western Kentucky
Correct Answer
D. Western KentuckyExplanation
Western Kentucky is the correct answer because in 2012, they defeated Kentucky in overtime. This victory was significant because Kentucky is a prominent basketball program, and Western Kentucky's win showcased their ability to compete against top-tier teams.Rate this question:
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- 22.
In 2012 the Troy Trojans lost 30-24 at home to what SEC team?
- A.
South Carolina
- B.
Mississippi State
- C.
Alabama
- D.
Ole Miss
Correct Answer
B. Mississippi StateExplanation
In 2012, the Troy Trojans lost 30-24 at home to Mississippi State.Rate this question:
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- 23.
In 2012 Florida scored the final 17 points while rolling past which team?
- A.
Arkansas
- B.
Wisconsin
- C.
Georgia
- D.
Tennessee
Correct Answer
D. TennesseeExplanation
In 2012, Florida scored the final 17 points while rolling past Tennessee.Rate this question:
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- 24.
In 2012 Missouri used a late interception in the end zone to thwart a comeback from what PAC 12 Team?
- A.
Arizona State
- B.
Oregon
- C.
Arizona
- D.
UCLA
Correct Answer
A. Arizona StateExplanation
In 2012, Missouri was able to prevent a comeback from Arizona State with a late interception in the end zone. This suggests that Arizona State was making a strong push to come back and potentially win the game, but Missouri's interception stopped their momentum and secured the victory for Missouri.Rate this question:
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- 25.
In 2012 a 42-yard field goal as time expired lifted Ball State to a 41-39 win over who?
- A.
Wisconsin
- B.
California
- C.
Indiana
- D.
West Virginia
Correct Answer
C. IndianaExplanation
In 2012, Ball State won a game with a 42-yard field goal as time expired. The question asks who they defeated in that game, and the correct answer is Indiana.Rate this question:
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- 26.
In 2012 if Utah State hadn't missed a field goal what team would have lost a 2nd straight game to a non conference foe?
- A.
Iowa
- B.
Wisconsin
- C.
West Virginia
- D.
Arizona State
Correct Answer
B. WisconsinExplanation
In 2012, if Utah State hadn't missed a field goal, Wisconsin would have lost a second straight game to a non-conference foe. This suggests that Wisconsin had previously lost a game to a non-conference opponent, and if Utah State hadn't missed their field goal, they would have been the second non-conference team to defeat Wisconsin in consecutive games.Rate this question:
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- 27.
In 2012 Ohio State averted the upset bid by what team when striking a 72 yard touchdown pass with 3:26 left?
- A.
California
- B.
Oregon
- C.
Florida State
- D.
Purdue
Correct Answer
A. CaliforniaExplanation
In 2012, Ohio State avoided an upset bid by California when they scored a 72-yard touchdown pass with 3:26 left in the game. This play helped Ohio State secure the win and prevent California from pulling off the upset.Rate this question:
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