How Well Do You Know Your BYU Cougars?

1. Who wrote the BYU fight song?

Bronco Mendenhall

Todd Christensen

Neil Diamond

Clyde D. Sandgren

Neil Diamond's version was just not up to BYU standards. I heard that somewhere.

Explanation

Neil Diamond's version was just not up to BYU standards. I heard that somewhere.

2. Who holds the record for the most passing yards in a single game?

Jim McMahon vs Utah 1981

Ty Detmer at San Diego State, 1991

John Walsh at Utah State, 1993

Robbie Bosco at New Mexico 1985

John Walsh holds the record for the most passing yards in a single game. This is indicated by the statement "John Walsh at Utah State, 1993" being the correct answer.

Explanation

John Walsh holds the record for the most passing yards in a single game. This is indicated by the statement "John Walsh at Utah State, 1993" being the correct answer.

3. BYU’s mascot shares the same first name with what famous sitcom character?

Fonzarelli (Happy Days)

Gravas (Taxi),

Malone (Cheers),

Kramer (Senfied)

Cosmo was reveled as Kramer's first name a few seasons into the series.

Explanation

Cosmo was reveled as Kramer's first name a few seasons into the series.

4. BYU soccer player Katie Fellows-Hodgkiss is married to which BYU football player?

Max Hall

Austin Collie

Corby Hodgkiss

Harvey Unga

Katie Fellows-Hodgkiss is married to Corby Hodgkiss, as stated in the question.

Explanation

Katie Fellows-Hodgkiss is married to Corby Hodgkiss, as stated in the question.

5. There is a giant “Y” on the side of Y Mountain. Why is the “Y” the only letter from BYU represented?

The mountain was already called Y Mountain, so they couldn’t put a B and U on it.

It was the first letter to go up, then they got tired and just quit.

The B and the U were destroyed during the great storm of 1925

Steve Young put the "Y" on the mountain to stand for Brigham Young and Steve Young.

The correct answer suggests that the reason why the "Y" is the only letter from BYU represented on the mountain is that it was the first letter to be placed there, but the individuals responsible for the task got tired and stopped after placing the "Y".

Explanation

The correct answer suggests that the reason why the "Y" is the only letter from BYU represented on the mountain is that it was the first letter to be placed there, but the individuals responsible for the task got tired and stopped after placing the "Y".

6. Which Track and field coach at BYU participated in the Olympics as an athlete?

Craig Poole

Mark Robison

Ed Eyestone

Patrick Shane

Eyestone competed in the marathon in two Olympics. (1988, 1992)

Explanation

Eyestone competed in the marathon in two Olympics. (1988, 1992)

7. Which BYU athletic facility would be the best place to spend the night?

Smith Fieldhouse

Miller Park

Marriott Center

Edwards Stadium

Marriott Center, Marriott Hotels. Get it?

Explanation

Marriott Center, Marriott Hotels. Get it?

8. Which one of these people did NOT attend BYU.

Aaron Eckart

Jon Heder

J. Willard Marriott

Mathew Modine

Ken Jennings

Marriott attended Utah University

Explanation

Marriott attended Utah University

9. In 1929 BYU’s mascot was a live cougar. Two live cougars escaped from their cage on the south side of campus. How many dogs did they kill?

2

5

0

1

4

But no animals were harmed in the making of this trivia game.

Explanation

But no animals were harmed in the making of this trivia game.

10. Who is Jimmer Fredette’s favorite actor?

Will Ferrell

Wilford Brimley

Tom Hanks

Denzel Washington

Gary Coleman

Wilford Brimley was a close second I heard.

Explanation

Wilford Brimley was a close second I heard.

11. How many National Championships have the BYU Cougars won?

12

9

11

10

8

12, 9, 11, and 8 are all wrong and 10 is correct.

Explanation

12, 9, 11, and 8 are all wrong and 10 is correct.

12. Which Cougar holds the record for most touchdown passes thrown in a season with 47?

Ty Detmer, 1990

Jim McMahon, 1980

Ty Detmer, 1991

Steve young, 1983

Jim McMahon holds the record for most touchdown passes thrown in a season with 47 in 1980.

Explanation

Jim McMahon holds the record for most touchdown passes thrown in a season with 47 in 1980.

13. Who holds the record for the most passing yards in a single game?

Jim McMahon vs Utah 1981

Robbie Bosco at New Mexico 1985

Ty Detmer at San Diego State, 1991

John Walsh at Utah State, 1993

John Walsh holds the record for the most passing yards in a single game. This is evident from the information provided in the options. The other options mention different players and games, but only John Walsh at Utah State in 1993 is mentioned as the answer. Therefore, it can be concluded that John Walsh holds the record for the most passing yards in a single game.

Explanation

John Walsh holds the record for the most passing yards in a single game. This is evident from the information provided in the options. The other options mention different players and games, but only John Walsh at Utah State in 1993 is mentioned as the answer. Therefore, it can be concluded that John Walsh holds the record for the most passing yards in a single game.

14. Which player finished his BYU basketball career with the most assists?

Matt Montague

Danny Ainge

Nathan Call

Marty Haws

Matt Montague finished his BYU basketball career with the most assists.

Explanation

Matt Montague finished his BYU basketball career with the most assists.

15. How many players were selected in the NFL draft from BYU’s National Championship team in 1984?

15

8

13