Kentucky Wildcats Football Team Trivia

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Alfredhook3
A
Alfredhook3
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 2944 | Total Attempts: 2,859,606
| Attempts: 241
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/40 Questions

    Who had his first winning season as Kentucky's football coach in 2006?

    • Guy Moriss
    • Rich Brooks
    • Jerry Claiborne
    • Hal Mumme
Please wait...
About This Quiz

How much do you really know about Kentucky Wildcats Football?

Kentucky Wildcats Football Team Trivia - Quiz

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 

    In 2008, who became the first Kentucky football coach to win three straight bowl games?

    • Bill Curry

    • Guy Morriss

    • Hal Mumme

    • Rich Brooks

    Correct Answer
    A. Rich Brooks
    Explanation
    Rich Brooks became the first Kentucky football coach to win three straight bowl games in 2008. This achievement marked a significant milestone for the Kentucky football program, demonstrating the success and progress under Brooks' leadership. His ability to guide the team to consecutive bowl victories showcased his coaching prowess and the team's growth during his tenure.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 

    For the first time in 50 years, Kentucky allowed none of what in its first two games of 2008?

    • Touchdowns

    • Scores

    • Field Goals

    • Safeties

    Correct Answer
    A. Touchdowns
    Explanation
    In 2008, Kentucky did not allow any touchdowns in its first two games. This means that the opposing teams were unable to score a touchdown against Kentucky's defense. This is significant because it had been 50 years since Kentucky had achieved this feat, making it a noteworthy accomplishment for the team.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 

    Who led Kentucky in rushing yards in 2007 for the third year in a row?

    • Rafael Little

    • Alfonso Smith

    • Derrick Locke

    • Tony Dixon

    Correct Answer
    A. Rafael Little
    Explanation
    Rafael Little led Kentucky in rushing yards in 2007 for the third year in a row.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 

    How many overtimes were played in Kentucky's 2007 football game with Tennessee?

    • Two

    • One

    • Four

    • Six

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    In the 2007 football game between Kentucky and Tennessee, four overtimes were played. This means that the game went into extra time after the regulation period ended, and four additional periods were needed to determine the winner.

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 

    What Kentucky defensive end was named MVP of the 2008 Liberty Bowl?

    • Tony Dixon

    • Mike Hartline

    • Ventrell Jenkins

    • Dicky Lyons

    Correct Answer
    A. Ventrell Jenkins
    Explanation
    Ventrell Jenkins was named MVP of the 2008 Liberty Bowl because he had an outstanding performance during the game. He likely made significant contributions to the Kentucky defense, such as tackles, sacks, or interceptions, that impressed the judges and led to him being awarded the Most Valuable Player title.

    Rate this question:

  • 7. 

    What in-state football team did Kentucky play for the first time in 2008?

    • Western Kentucky

    • Eastern Kentucky

    • Northern Kentucky

    • Bowling Green

    Correct Answer
    A. Western Kentucky
    Explanation
    In 2008, Kentucky played Western Kentucky for the first time in-state.

    Rate this question:

  • 8. 

    In 2008 Kentucky won a football game in Louisville for the first time since what year?

    • 1975

    • 2002

    • 1990

    • 1982

    Correct Answer
    A. 2002
    Explanation
    Kentucky won a football game in Louisville for the first time since the year 2002. This means that between the years 2002 and 2008, Kentucky did not win any football game in Louisville.

    Rate this question:

  • 9. 

    How many football games did Kentucky win in 2008?

    • Seven

    • Nine

    • Two

    • Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Seven
    Explanation
    In 2008, Kentucky won seven football games.

    Rate this question:

  • 10. 

    Who was the only Kentucky player selected in the 2002 NFL Draft?

    • Jared Lorenzen

    • Seth Hanson

    • Derek Abney

    • Dennis Johnson

    Correct Answer
    A. Dennis Johnson
    Explanation
    Dennis Johnson was the only Kentucky player selected in the 2002 NFL Draft. This means that out of all the players from Kentucky who were eligible for the draft that year, Johnson was the only one chosen by an NFL team. The other options, Jared Lorenzen, Seth Hanson, and Derek Abney, were not selected in the draft.

    Rate this question:

  • 11. 

    What football team shut out Kentucky on opening day in 2004?

    • Indiana

    • Tennessee

    • Louisville

    • Auburn

    Correct Answer
    A. Louisville
    Explanation
    Louisville is the correct answer because they shut out Kentucky on opening day in 2004.

    Rate this question:

  • 12. 

    In 2006 Kentucky played in a football bowl game for the first time in how many years?

    • 15

    • 11

    • Four

    • Seven

    Correct Answer
    A. Seven
    Explanation
    Kentucky played in a football bowl game in 2006 after a gap of seven years. This means that the last time they had participated in a bowl game was seven years prior to 2006.

    Rate this question:

  • 13. 

    What C-USA football champion did Kentucky defeat in the 2008 Liberty Bowl?

    • Gonzaga

    • Maryland

    • North Carolina State

    • East Carolina

    Correct Answer
    A. East Carolina
    Explanation
    In the 2008 Liberty Bowl, Kentucky defeated East Carolina.

    Rate this question:

  • 14. 

    Who led the Kentucky Wildcats in rushing yards and receiving yards in 2005?

    • Rafael Little

    • Glenn Holt

    • Keenan Burton

    • Arliss Beach

    Correct Answer
    A. Rafael Little
    Explanation
    Rafael Little led the Kentucky Wildcats in rushing yards and receiving yards in 2005. This means that he was the player who gained the most yards on the ground and through receptions during that season.

    Rate this question:

  • 15. 

    Who led Kentucky in rushing touchdowns in 2005?

    • Arliss Beach

    • Curtis Pulley

    • Rafael Little

    • Andre Woodson

    Correct Answer
    A. Rafael Little
    Explanation
    Rafael Little led Kentucky in rushing touchdowns in 2005.

    Rate this question:

  • 16. 

    Who led Kentucky in receiving yards in 2006?

    • Chad Yeast

    • Dicky Lyons

    • Keenan Burton

    • Rafael Little

    Correct Answer
    A. Keenan Burton
    Explanation
    Keenan Burton led Kentucky in receiving yards in 2006. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question.

    Rate this question:

  • 17. 

    Whose record for consecutive passes without being intercepted did Kentucky's Andre Woodson break in 2007?

    • Chad Pennington

    • Trent Dilfer

    • Troy Aikman

    • Jim Harbaugh

    Correct Answer
    A. Trent Dilfer
    Explanation
    In 2007, Andre Woodson broke Trent Dilfer's record for consecutive passes without being intercepted.

    Rate this question:

  • 18. 

    In 2007 Kentucky's Andre Woodson broke whose SEC record of touchdown passes in a year?

    • Danny Wuerffel

    • Fran Tarkenton

    • Eli Manning

    • Peyton Manning

    Correct Answer
    A. Danny Wuerffel
    Explanation
    In 2007, Andre Woodson broke Danny Wuerffel's SEC record of touchdown passes in a year.

    Rate this question:

  • 19. 

    Kentucky's 2001 interim football coach previously held what job with the team?

    • Offensive Line Coach

    • Quarterbacks Coach

    • Special Teams Coach

    • Defensive Line Coach

    Correct Answer
    A. Offensive Line Coach
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Offensive Line Coach. This means that the interim football coach in 2001 had previously held the position of Offensive Line Coach with the team.

    Rate this question:

  • 20. 

    How many consecutive football games did Kentucky lose to close its 2003 season?

    • Eight

    • Six

    • Zero

    • Four

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    Kentucky lost four consecutive football games to close its 2003 season.

    Rate this question:

  • 21. 

    Who was the only Kentucky player to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft?

    • Vincent Burns

    • Glenn Holt

    • Shane Boyd

    • Andre Woodson

    Correct Answer
    A. Vincent Burns
    Explanation
    Vincent Burns was the only Kentucky player to be selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. This means that out of all the Kentucky players eligible for the draft that year, only Burns was chosen by an NFL team. The other options listed, Glenn Holt, Shane Boyd, and Andre Woodson, were not selected in the draft.

    Rate this question:

  • 22. 

    In 2005 what Kentucky player netted over 100 yards rushing and receiving in one game?

    • Arliss Beach

    • Glenn Holt

    • Curtis Pulley

    • Rafael Little

    Correct Answer
    A. Rafael Little
    Explanation
    Rafael Little is the correct answer because he was a Kentucky player who achieved the feat of netting over 100 yards rushing and receiving in one game in 2005.

    Rate this question:

  • 23. 

    Kentucky's 3-8 record in 2005 marked how many consecutive losing seasons in football?

    • Two

    • Three

    • 10

    • Six

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
    Explanation
    Kentucky's 3-8 record in 2005 marked the team's third consecutive losing season in football. This means that for the past three years leading up to 2005, Kentucky had not achieved a winning record in football.

    Rate this question:

  • 24. 

    In 2007 Kentucky began a football season 5-0 for the first time in how many years?

    • 10

    • 23

    • 57

    • 30

    Correct Answer
    A. 23
    Explanation
    In 2007, Kentucky had a football season where they won their first 5 games, which was a significant achievement for the team. The question is asking for how many years it had been since they last accomplished this feat. The correct answer is 23, indicating that it had been 23 years since Kentucky had started a season with a 5-0 record.

    Rate this question:

  • 25. 

    How many more football games did Kentucky win in 2006 than in 2005?

    • Two

    • Five

    • Three

    • Seven

    Correct Answer
    A. Five
    Explanation
    In 2006, Kentucky won five more football games than they did in 2005.

    Rate this question:

  • 26. 

    What football team did Kentucky defeat in 2006 for its first bowl win since 1984?

    • Virginia

    • Syracuse

    • Minnesota

    • Clemson

    Correct Answer
    A. Clemson
    Explanation
    In 2006, Kentucky defeated Clemson to secure its first bowl win since 1984. This victory marked a significant milestone for the football team, ending a 22-year drought without a bowl win.

    Rate this question:

  • 27. 

    In 2007 the Kentucky Wildcats opened their football season against what team?

    • Louisville

    • Eastern Kentucky

    • Indiana

    • Tennessee

    Correct Answer
    A. Eastern Kentucky
    Explanation
    In 2007, the Kentucky Wildcats opened their football season against Eastern Kentucky. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question.

    Rate this question:

  • 28. 

    What team rushed for 282 yards against Kentucky in a 2008 game?

    • Alabama

    • Georgia

    • Tennessee

    • Florida

    Correct Answer
    A. Alabama
    Explanation
    Alabama rushed for 282 yards against Kentucky in a 2008 game.

    Rate this question:

  • 29. 

    Who had Kentucky's longest touchdown run of 2008?

    • Derrick Locke

    • Randall Cobb

    • Tony Dixon

    • Alfonso Smith

    Correct Answer
    A. Derrick Locke
    Explanation
    Derrick Locke had Kentucky's longest touchdown run of 2008.

    Rate this question:

  • 30. 

    How many games in row did Kentucky lose to end its 2000 season?

    • Five

    • Eight

    • Seven

    • Three

    Correct Answer
    A. Eight
    Explanation
    Kentucky lost eight games in a row to end its 2000 season.

    Rate this question:

  • 31. 

    What Kentucky Wildcat was selected in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft?

    • Marlon McCree

    • Quentin McCord

    • Eric Kelly

    • Jared Lorenzen

    Correct Answer
    A. Eric Kelly
    Explanation
    Eric Kelly was selected in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft.

    Rate this question:

  • 32. 

    What SEC football team shut out Kentucky in 2002?

    • South Carolina

    • Minnesota

    • Tennessee

    • Florida

    Correct Answer
    A. Tennessee
    Explanation
    In 2002, the SEC football team that shut out Kentucky was Tennessee.

    Rate this question:

  • 33. 

    Kentucky's Andre Woodson threw a career-high six touchdowns against what foe in 2007?

    • South Carolina

    • Kent Sate

    • Tennessee

    • Eastern Kentucky

    Correct Answer
    A. Tennessee
    Explanation
    In 2007, Kentucky's Andre Woodson threw a career-high six touchdowns against Tennessee. This indicates that Woodson had an exceptional performance against Tennessee, surpassing his previous records.

    Rate this question:

  • 34. 

    How many top 25 football teams did Kentucky play in 2008?

    • Three

    • Five

    • One

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
    Explanation
    In 2008, Kentucky played against three top 25 football teams. This suggests that Kentucky had a relatively challenging schedule that year, facing off against some of the strongest teams in the country. The fact that they played multiple top 25 teams indicates that Kentucky was likely a competitive team themselves, as they were able to secure matches against high-ranking opponents.

    Rate this question:

  • 35. 

    2006-08 was Kentucky's first string of three winning seasons in how many years?

    • 52

    • 22

    • 60

    • 34

    Correct Answer
    A. 52
    Explanation
    Kentucky had not experienced three consecutive winning seasons for 52 years prior to 2006-08. This means that from 1954 to 2005, the Kentucky football team had not been able to achieve three winning seasons in a row. However, in 2006-08, they finally broke that streak and had three successful seasons in a row.

    Rate this question:

  • 36. 

    How many touchdown passes did Andre Woodson throw for Kentucky in 2005?

    • 36

    • 24

    • 40

    • Six

    Correct Answer
    A. Six
    Explanation
    Andre Woodson threw six touchdown passes for Kentucky in 2005.

    Rate this question:

  • 37. 

    Who had Kentucky's longest touchdown catch of 2008?

    • T.C. Drake

    • Randall Cobb

    • Dicky Lyons

    • Alfonso Smith

    Correct Answer
    A. Alfonso Smith
    Explanation
    Alfonso Smith had Kentucky's longest touchdown catch of 2008.

    Rate this question:

  • 38. 

    How many overtime points did Kentucky and Arkansas score in their 2003 football game?

    • 86

    • Three

    • 70

    • Seven

    Correct Answer
    A. 86
  • 39. 

    In 2006 Kentucky won its SEC football opener for the first time in how many years?

    • 31

    • 12

    • Seven

    • 19

    Correct Answer
    A. 19
    Explanation
    In 2006, Kentucky won its SEC football opener after a gap of 19 years. This implies that the last time Kentucky had won their SEC football opener was 19 years prior to 2006.

    Rate this question:

  • 40. 

    In 2008, how many total touchdowns did Kentucky's Randall Cobb have a part of?

    • 30

    • 11

    • 16

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. 11
    Explanation
    Randall Cobb had a part in 11 total touchdowns in 2008.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Mar 21, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Mar 21, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Feb 23, 2015
    Quiz Created by
    Alfredhook3
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.