Do You Know About 2012-13 College Football?

In 2005, Steve Spurrier started his tenure as the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks. This information is not explicitly mentioned in the question, but it can be inferred based on the given options. The other teams listed (Georgia Bulldogs, LSU Tigers, and Kentucky Wildcats) did not have Steve Spurrier as their head coach in 2005. Therefore, the correct answer is South Carolina Gamecocks.

Steve Spurrier replaced Lou Holtz as the legendary coach at South Carolina.

Alabama won its third national title in four seasons in the 2012 season. This indicates that Alabama was the most successful team during that period, consistently performing at a high level and winning the championship multiple times. Their dominance in college football is evident from their impressive record, making them the correct answer to the question.

The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding college football player in the United States. It is considered one of the highest honors in college football. The question asks what award was won for the first time ever by a freshman in 2012. This implies that prior to 2012, freshmen were not eligible to win the Heisman Trophy. Therefore, the correct answer is The Heisman Trophy.

A.J. McCarron is the correct answer because he completed 20 out of his 28 attempts for 264 yards in the 2012/2013 BCS Championship game. This indicates that he had a high completion rate and gained a significant number of yards, making him a successful quarterback in that particular game.

Nick Saban became the first head coach to win four national championships in the BCS era in 2013.

Alabama scored on its first three possessions in the 2013 BCS Championship Game.

Under head coach Chip Kelly, the Oregon team went to 4 straight BCS bowl trips.

In 2004, Nick Saban accepted the job of head coach for the Miami Dolphins. This means that he agreed to lead and manage the team during that year.

Kevin Sumlin was the head coach for Texas A&M in 2012.

From 2007 to 2011, Kevin Sumlin coached at the University of Houston.

In December 2011, Kevin Sumlin informed his players that he was leaving the University of Houston to accept a job at Texas A&M. This implies that Texas A&M is the school where he decided to continue his coaching career.

In 2012, Johnny Manziel was named the starter for Texas A&M as the third-string quarterback. This means that he was initially not expected to be the starting quarterback, but due to circumstances such as injuries or performance, he was given the opportunity to start. Manziel went on to have a successful season, winning the Heisman Trophy and becoming a standout player for Texas A&M.

Jimbo Fisher is the correct answer because he coached the Seminoles to their first BCS bowl win since 1999 in the 2012/2013 season. This implies that he was the coach at that time and was responsible for the team's success in the BCS bowl game.

Rich Rodriguez coached the Arizona Wildcats against Oklahoma State in 2012.

In 2012, Iowa lost at home to their rival, Iowa State.

Urban Meyer coached Ohio State to victory in week 2 of the 2012 season.

In 2012, Alabama handed the Wolverines their worst opening day defeat in the history of the nation's program. This implies that the Wolverines suffered a significant loss in their first game of the season, and it was the worst defeat they had ever experienced on an opening day. The other options, Ohio State, Michigan State, and Florida State, are not relevant to the given information and do not pertain to the historical defeat mentioned.

Connor Shaw was the South Carolina QB who got knocked out briefly in their 2012 opener at Vanderbilt.

In 2012, Notre Dame went undefeated in the regular season. This means that they did not lose any of their games during that season. They had a perfect record, winning all of their games, which is a remarkable achievement in college football.

Stanford is the correct answer because they won their first Rose Bowl championship since 1972 in the 2012 season. This implies that Stanford had not won the Rose Bowl championship for 40 years prior to their victory in 2012.

Ohio State went undefeated in 2012 but was banned from post season play. This means that they won all of their games during that season but were not allowed to participate in any post season tournaments or championships. The reason for their ban is not provided in the given information.

Bobby Petrino is the correct answer because in 2012, he was the head coach who got into a motorcycle accident with Jessica Dorrell aboard. This incident caused a major scandal as it was revealed that Petrino had been involved in an inappropriate relationship with Dorrell, who was also an employee of the football program. As a result of the accident and the scandal, Petrino was eventually fired from his position as head coach.

Alabama captured its fourth consecutive title in the 2012/2013 season. This implies that Alabama had won the championship in the previous three seasons as well, making it the most successful state in that time period.

Mark Helfrich was promoted to be the Oregon Ducks' new head coach in 2013. He was previously the offensive coordinator for the team and was chosen to take over the head coaching position after Chip Kelly left to coach the Philadelphia Eagles. Helfrich had been with the Ducks since 2009 and was familiar with the team's offensive system and players, making him a natural choice for the promotion.

After the 2012 season, Doug Marrone resigned from Syracuse to become the head coach of the Buffalo Bills.

Missouri disappointed its hometown fans in the second week of the 2012 season.

In a yearly game played nicknamed "The Holy War," BYU's opponent is Utah. This nickname refers to the intense rivalry between the two teams, which are both located in the state of Utah. The game is highly anticipated and has a long history, with passionate fans from both sides.

The nickname for Steve Spurrier's pass oriented offense was "Fun 'n' Gun". This nickname was given to Spurrier's offense because it emphasized an exciting and high-scoring style of play, with a heavy emphasis on passing the ball. The term "Fun 'n' Gun" highlights the entertaining and dynamic nature of Spurrier's offensive strategy.

In 2011, Kevin Sumlin coached the University of Houston to a 12 and 0 start.

In 2012, the Gators played against Texas A&M and managed to shut them out in the second half, scoring 10 unanswered points. This allowed the Gators to secure a 20-17 victory over Texas A&M.

In 2012, the 74th-ranked Oregon State team caused an upset by defeating the 31st-ranked Wisconsin team with a score of 10-7.

Larry Bird attended Indiana State University. In 2012, his college team came close to defeating the Indiana Hoosiers, falling just a touchdown short.

Le'Veon Bell had a 2TD rushing performance in Michigan State's 17-13 win over Boise State in 2012.

In 2012, Miami Ohio had a lead at Ohio State for nearly 6 minutes. However, the Buckeyes managed to turn the game around by scoring 35 unanswered points, ultimately winning by a margin of 46 points.

In 2012, David Piland was the Houston QB who had a disappointing performance in his first start since 2010. He completed only 17 out of 44 passes for 211 yards. This indicates that he struggled with accuracy and efficiency, resulting in a low completion rate and relatively low yardage gained.

In the given question, the correct answer is Kellen Moore. The question states that in Michigan State's win over Boise State in 2012, it was the first time the Broncos played without who since 2007. This implies that the mentioned person has been playing for Boise State since 2007 and was absent in the mentioned game. Among the options given, Kellen Moore is the only player who fits this criteria as he played for Boise State from 2008 to 2011, making the statement true.

Lou Holtz is known for his intense motivational speeches. Throughout his career as a football coach and sports analyst, Holtz has delivered powerful and inspiring speeches that have motivated his players and audiences. His ability to captivate and motivate others through his words has become a trademark of his persona.

In the second game of the 2012 season, Urban Meyer's team beat UCF.

Steve Spurrier's nickname for rival Florida State University was "Free Shoes University." This nickname was given in reference to a scandal involving Florida State players receiving free shoes from a local store. The nickname was meant to mock the university and imply that their players were receiving improper benefits.