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    What football coach started his tenure at Arizona in 2001?

    • Dick Tomey
    • John Mackovic
    • Bill Parcells
    • Mike Stoops
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Test your knowledge of college football with this engaging quiz. Dive into trivia about coaches, players, and historic games from the early 2000s. Perfect for enthusiasts looking to gauge their expertise or learn more about college football history.

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  • 2. 

    Which 2001 Florida State player was taken highest in the 2002 NFL Draft?

    • Anquan Boldin

    • Javon Walker

    • Alonzo Jackson

    • Chris Hope

    Correct Answer
    A. Javon Walker
    Explanation
    Javon Walker was taken highest in the 2002 NFL Draft among the listed 2001 Florida State players.

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  • 3. 

    Who led the 2001 Florida State football team in sacks?

    • Kendyll Pope

    • Travis Johnson

    • Alonzo Jackson

    • Michael Boulware

    Correct Answer
    A. Alonzo Jackson
    Explanation
    Alonzo Jackson led the 2001 Florida State football team in sacks.

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  • 4. 

    What football team suffered its worst defeat since 1974 against Fresno State in 2001?

    • Rice Owls

    • Hawaii Warriors

    • Utah State Aggies

    • Nevada Wolf Pack

    Correct Answer
    A. Utah State Aggies
    Explanation
    In 2001, the Utah State Aggies football team suffered its worst defeat since 1974 against Fresno State. This implies that the other three teams mentioned (Rice Owls, Hawaii Warriors, and Nevada Wolf Pack) did not have a worse defeat in that time period. Therefore, the correct answer is Utah State Aggies.

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  • 5. 

    Who did Boston College defeat in the Motor City Bowl in 2002?

    • Marshall University

    • Boise State University

    • University Of Toledo

    • University Of Texas El Paso

    Correct Answer
    A. University Of Toledo
    Explanation
    In 2002, Boston College defeated the University of Toledo in the Motor City Bowl.

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  • 6. 

    What was Boston College's 2002 Big East record?

    • 42097

    • 42156

    • 42126

    • 42067

    Correct Answer
    A. 42067
  • 7. 

    What receiver caught the most touchdowns for Boston College in 2002?

    • Sean Ryan

    • Grant Adams

    • Jamal Burke

    • Keith Hemmings

    Correct Answer
    A. Grant Adams
    Explanation
    Grant Adams caught the most touchdowns for Boston College in 2002.

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  • 8. 

    What team did Iowa play in the 2002 FedEx Orange Bowl?

    • Texas Tech

    • Florida

    • Purdue

    • Southern California

    Correct Answer
    A. Southern California
    Explanation
    Iowa played Southern California in the 2002 FedEx Orange Bowl.

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  • 9. 

    Who led Michigan in sacks (with six) in 2002?

    • Grant Bowman

    • Shantee Orr

    • Dan Rumishek

    • Victor Hobson

    Correct Answer
    A. Shantee Orr
    Explanation
    Shantee Orr led Michigan in sacks with six in 2002.

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  • 10. 

    Which was the only team the 2002 Rutgers College football team beat?

    • Army

    • Villanova

    • Temple

    • Notre Dame

    Correct Answer
    A. Army
    Explanation
    The 2002 Rutgers College football team only managed to secure one victory, which was against Army.

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  • 11. 

    How many yards did Rutgers' Markis Facyson rush for in 2002?

    • 821

    • 12

    • 953

    • 398

    Correct Answer
    A. 398
  • 12. 

    How many All Americans, all teams, did the 2002 Virginia Tech football team have?

    • 2

    • 4

    • 3

    • 0

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    The 2002 Virginia Tech football team had 2 All Americans.

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  • 13. 

    What Virginia Tech running back set the record for most consecutive games with a rushing touchdown in 2002?

    • Mike Imoh

    • Keith Burnell

    • Lee Suggs

    • Kevin Jones

    Correct Answer
    A. Lee Suggs
    Explanation
    Lee Suggs set the record for the most consecutive games with a rushing touchdown in 2002. This means that in every game he played during that season, Suggs managed to score at least one rushing touchdown. This is a significant achievement as it demonstrates Suggs' consistent performance and ability to find the end zone consistently.

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  • 14. 

    Who led the 2003 Michigan State Spartans in sacks with 10?

    • Mike Labinjo

    • Matthias Askew

    • Clifford Dukes

    • Greg Taplin

    Correct Answer
    A. Greg Taplin
    Explanation
    Greg Taplin led the 2003 Michigan State Spartans in sacks with 10.

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    In what round of the 2004 NFL Draft was Michigan State's Jeff Smoker taken by St. Louis?

    • 6th

    • 4th

    • 3rd

    • 5th

    Correct Answer
    A. 6th
    Explanation
    Jeff Smoker was taken in the 6th round of the 2004 NFL Draft by St. Louis.

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  • 16. 

    Who led Michigan State in receptions in 2003 with 57?

    • Agim Shabaj

    • Jaren Hayes

    • Aaron Alexander

    • Eric Knott

    Correct Answer
    A. Agim Shabaj
    Explanation
    Agim Shabaj led Michigan State in receptions in 2003 with 57.

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  • 17. 

    Who did Michigan State defeat in the 2003 Alamo Bowl?

    • Nebraska

    • Oklahoma

    • Texas

    • Kansas

    Correct Answer
    A. Nebraska
    Explanation
    Michigan State defeated Nebraska in the 2003 Alamo Bowl.

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  • 18. 

    Which Washington State Player was named a semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award in 2003?

    • Jason David

    • Karl Kendrick

    • Fred Richards

    • Craig Nickelson

    Correct Answer
    A. Jason David
    Explanation
    Jason David was named a semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award in 2003.

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  • 19. 

    When was the last time Washington State and Texas met, before the 2003 Holiday Bowl?

    • 1976

    • 1981

    • 1961

    • 1958

    Correct Answer
    A. 1961
    Explanation
    The last time Washington State and Texas met before the 2003 Holiday Bowl was in 1961.

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  • 20. 

    In the 2004 season, Arizona State was shut out 27-0 by which opponent?

    • California

    • Arizona

    • Stanford

    • USC

    Correct Answer
    A. California
    Explanation
    In the 2004 season, Arizona State was shut out 27-0 by California. This means that California's defense prevented Arizona State from scoring any points in the game. The score of 27-0 indicates that California dominated the game, not allowing Arizona State to score even a single point.

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  • 21. 

    Which football team played Arizona State in the 2004 Sun Bowl?

    • Purdue

    • Iowa

    • Indiana

    • Iowa State

    Correct Answer
    A. Purdue
    Explanation
    In the 2004 Sun Bowl, Purdue played against Arizona State.

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  • 22. 

    How many from the 2004 Arizona State football team were taken in the 2005 NFL Draft?

    • Four

    • Five

    • Three

    • Six

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
    Explanation
    The question asks how many players from the 2004 Arizona State football team were selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. The correct answer is "Three." This means that only three players from the 2004 Arizona State football team were chosen to play in the NFL in the 2005 draft.

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  • 23. 

    Who did Colorado beat in the 2004 Houston Bowl?

    • SMU

    • UTEP

    • Texas Tech

    • New Mexico

    Correct Answer
    A. UTEP
    Explanation
    Colorado beat UTEP in the 2004 Houston Bowl.

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  • 24. 

    What was College footballer Bobby Purify's standing for all-time rushing yards after his last game?

    • 3rd

    • 2nd

    • 4th

    • 5th

    Correct Answer
    A. 3rd
    Explanation
    Bobby Purify's standing for all-time rushing yards after his last game was 3rd.

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  • 25. 

    Who coached Northwestern to a 6-6 season in 2004?

    • Gary Barnett

    • Pat Fitzgerald

    • Randy Walker

    • Francis Peay

    Correct Answer
    A. Randy Walker
    Explanation
    Randy Walker coached Northwestern to a 6-6 season in 2004.

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  • 26. 

    What team did Northwestern beat in football in 2004 for the first time since the 1970's?

    • University Of Michigan

    • Ohio State University

    • University Of Iowa

    • Pennsylvania State University

    Correct Answer
    A. Ohio State University
    Explanation
    Northwestern beat Ohio State University in football in 2004 for the first time since the 1970's. This suggests that Northwestern had not been able to defeat Ohio State University in football for several decades, making this victory significant. It also implies that Ohio State University had been a dominant team in their matchups with Northwestern during that time period.

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  • 27. 

    In 2004, what team did Northwestern defeat 31-24 in double overtime?

    • Ohio State

    • Illinois

    • TCU

    • Indiana

    Correct Answer
    A. Indiana
    Explanation
    In 2004, Northwestern defeated Indiana 31-24 in double overtime.

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  • 28. 

    Who did Pittsburgh lose to in the 2004 Fiesta Bowl?

    • Bowling Green

    • Penn State

    • Michigan

    • Utah

    Correct Answer
    A. Utah
    Explanation
    In the 2004 Fiesta Bowl, Pittsburgh lost to Utah.

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  • 29. 

    Pittsburgh's 2004 Fiesta Bowl appearance marked how many consecutive years of Bowl Game appearances?

    • One

    • Five

    • Nine

    • Fifteen

    Correct Answer
    A. Five
    Explanation
    Pittsburgh's 2004 Fiesta Bowl appearance marked the fifth consecutive year of their Bowl Game appearances. This means that for five years in a row, Pittsburgh had participated in Bowl Games.

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  • 30. 

    What bowl game did Wisconsin play in after the 2004 college football season?

    • Outback Bowl

    • Orange Bowl

    • Rose Bowl

    • Sugar Bowl

    Correct Answer
    A. Outback Bowl
    Explanation
    After the 2004 college football season, Wisconsin played in the Outback Bowl.

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