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  • 1. 

    The leading punt returner for the 2007 Michigan Wolverines brought back how many punts the previous year?

    • A.

      18

    • B.

      None

    • C.

      2

    • D.

      25

    Correct Answer
    C. 2
    Explanation
    The answer is 2 because the question asks about the number of punts the leading punt returner for the 2007 Michigan Wolverines brought back the previous year. The correct answer indicates that the leading punt returner brought back 2 punts in the previous year.

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  • 2. 

    What was Michigan's school-record average gain per rush with a minimum of five carries set in 1988?

    • A.

      17.01

    • B.

      15.33

    • C.

      18.28

    • D.

      20.53

    Correct Answer
    C. 18.28
    Explanation
    In 1988, Michigan set a school-record average gain per rush with a minimum of five carries of 18.28 yards.

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  • 3. 

    What was Michigan's school-record, single-season yards per carry average with a minimum of six games?

    • A.

      163.5

    • B.

      144.4

    • C.

      133.2

    • D.

      127.2

    Correct Answer
    B. 144.4
    Explanation
    Michigan's school-record, single-season yards per carry average with a minimum of six games was 144.4. This means that, on average, Michigan gained 144.4 yards for every rushing attempt in a single season. This statistic is impressive as it indicates a high level of efficiency and effectiveness in their rushing game. It shows that Michigan's running backs were able to consistently gain significant yardage per carry, contributing to the team's success.

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  • 4. 

    What was Michigan's individual, single-season mark for games with at least 100 rushing yards set in 1987?

    • A.

      Four

    • B.

      Nine

    • C.

      Ten

    • D.

      Seven

    Correct Answer
    C. Ten
    Explanation
    In 1987, Michigan set a single-season record of ten games with at least 100 rushing yards. This means that in ten games throughout the season, Michigan's team was able to achieve the milestone of having at least one player rush for 100 yards or more. This demonstrates the team's strong running game and ability to consistently gain significant yardage on the ground in multiple games during that season.

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  • 5. 

    What was Michigan's individual, single-season mark for games with at least 150 rushing yards set in 2000?

    • A.

      Six

    • B.

      Eight

    • C.

      Five

    • D.

      Ten

    Correct Answer
    A. Six
    Explanation
    In 2000, Michigan set a single-season record of six games with at least 150 rushing yards. This means that in six separate games during that season, Michigan's offense was able to achieve the milestone of rushing for at least 150 yards. This demonstrates the team's strong running game and ability to consistently gain significant yardage on the ground throughout the season.

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  • 6. 

    Through 2006, what was the individual career Michigan record for most 100-yard rushing games?

    • A.

      22

    • B.

      30

    • C.

      19

    • D.

      14

    Correct Answer
    A. 22
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 22. This means that through 2006, the individual career Michigan record for the most 100-yard rushing games was 22.

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  • 7. 

    What was Michigan's individual, single-game record for most passing yards in a game set in 2003?

    • A.

      377

    • B.

      491

    • C.

      389

    • D.

      402

    Correct Answer
    C. 389
    Explanation
    In 2003, Michigan's individual, single-game record for most passing yards in a game was 389.

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  • 8. 

    What was the individual, single-season mark for most passing yards set by Michigan in 2003?

    • A.

      2,998

    • B.

      4,034

    • C.

      3,033

    • D.

      3,331

    Correct Answer
    D. 3,331
    Explanation
    In 2003, Michigan set a single-season mark for most passing yards with 3,331.

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  • 9. 

    What individual, career record for passing yards was set by Michigan between 2000-03?

    • A.

      8,933

    • B.

      9,254

    • C.

      7,935

    • D.

      10,034

    Correct Answer
    B. 9,254
    Explanation
    Michigan set the individual career record for passing yards between 2000-03 with a total of 9,254 yards.

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  • 10. 

    What was the individual Michigan mark for most combined rushing/receiving plays in a game set in 2003?

    • A.

      39

    • B.

      60

    • C.

      53

    • D.

      44

    Correct Answer
    C. 53
    Explanation
    In 2003, an individual Michigan player set a record by being involved in a total of 53 rushing/receiving plays in a single game. This means that the player either carried the ball or caught a pass 53 times throughout the game. This record demonstrates the player's exceptional athleticism, endurance, and ability to contribute significantly to the team's offense.

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  • 11. 

    What was Michigan's individual record for most combined rushing/receiving plays in a season set in 2003?

    • A.

      401

    • B.

      383

    • C.

      355

    • D.

      372

    Correct Answer
    B. 383
    Explanation
    In 2003, Michigan's individual record for most combined rushing/receiving plays in a season was 383. This means that the player had a total of 383 plays where they either rushed or received the ball.

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  • 12. 

    What Michigan individual career mark for most combined rushing/receiving plays was set from 1997-2000?

    • A.

      1,012

    • B.

      898

    • C.

      984

    • D.

      1,239

    Correct Answer
    A. 1,012
    Explanation
    From 1997-2000, a Michigan individual set a career record of 1,012 combined rushing and receiving plays. This means that this player had a significant impact on the team's offense, consistently being involved in both rushing and receiving plays throughout their career. This record demonstrates their versatility and ability to contribute in multiple aspects of the game.

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  • 13. 

    What individual, single-season field goal percentage with at least 10 attempts was set by Michigan in 1989?

    • A.

      88.3

    • B.

      92.9

    • C.

      97.3

    • D.

      81.5

    Correct Answer
    B. 92.9
    Explanation
    In 1989, Michigan set the record for the highest individual, single-season field goal percentage with at least 10 attempts, which was 92.9%.

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  • 14. 

    Michigan's most individual, single-game points-after-touchdown without a miss record was set at what in 1981?

    • A.

      9

    • B.

      12

    • C.

      7

    • D.

      10

    Correct Answer
    D. 10
    Explanation
    In 1981, Michigan set a record for the most individual, single-game points-after-touchdown without a miss. The correct answer is 10, indicating that Michigan successfully made 10 extra points without any misses during that particular game.

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  • 15. 

    What Michigan individual, career record for consecutive points-after-touchdown was set between 1988-91?

    • A.

      112

    • B.

      144

    • C.

      101

    • D.

      126

    Correct Answer
    D. 126
    Explanation
    Between 1988-91, a Michigan individual set a career record for consecutive points-after-touchdown with 126.

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  • 16. 

    What was the individual, single-game record for returns set by the Michigan Wolverines in 2005?

    • A.

      7

    • B.

      11

    • C.

      9

    • D.

      13

    Correct Answer
    B. 11
    Explanation
    In 2005, the Michigan Wolverines set a single-game record for returns with 11. This means that throughout one game, the Wolverines were able to successfully return the ball a total of 11 times. This record showcases their skill and ability in special teams, as well as their ability to gain advantageous field position.

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  • 17. 

    What was the Michigan football team's individual, single-season record for returns set in 2003?

    • A.

      49

    • B.

      61

    • C.

      54

    • D.

      69

    Correct Answer
    C. 54
    Explanation
    In 2003, the Michigan football team set a single-season record for returns with 54.

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  • 18. 

    What was the Michigan Wolverines individual, career record for returns set between 2003-06?

    • A.

      222

    • B.

      201

    • C.

      195

    • D.

      208

    Correct Answer
    D. 208
    Explanation
    Between 2003-06, the Michigan Wolverines individual, career record for returns was 208.

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  • 19. 

    What was the top individual, single-game average for Michigan returns with at least three attempts set in 1940?

    • A.

      46

    • B.

      38.3

    • C.

      51.2

    • D.

      42.3

    Correct Answer
    A. 46
    Explanation
    In 1940, the top individual, single-game average for Michigan returns with at least three attempts was 46.

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  • 20. 

    What was the record for the most individual, single-game kickoff returns set by Michigan on January 1, 2002?

    • A.

      Six

    • B.

      Four

    • C.

      Eight

    • D.

      Nine

    Correct Answer
    C. Eight
    Explanation
    Michigan set the record for the most individual, single-game kickoff returns with eight on January 1, 2002.

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  • 21. 

    What was the individual, single-season record for returns set by the Michigan Wolverines in 2004?

    • A.

      24

    • B.

      28

    • C.

      30

    • D.

      22

    Correct Answer
    B. 28
    Explanation
    In 2004, the Michigan Wolverines set a single-season record of 28 returns. This means that throughout that season, they successfully returned the ball 28 times, whether it was on kickoffs, punts, or interceptions. This record showcases their strong special teams and defensive abilities, as returning the ball requires skill, speed, and agility.

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  • 22. 

    What was the Michigan Wolverines' individual, career record for returns set between 2003-06?

    • A.

      69

    • B.

      73

    • C.

      81

    • D.

      88

    Correct Answer
    C. 81
    Explanation
    Between 2003-06, the Michigan Wolverines' individual, career record for returns was 81.

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  • 23. 

    What Michigan record for top individual average yards per kickoff return with at least two was set in 1972 and 1994?

    • A.

      55.3

    • B.

      58.4

    • C.

      62.5

    • D.

      71

    Correct Answer
    C. 62.5
    Explanation
    The correct answer of 62.5 suggests that in either 1972 or 1994, a player from Michigan set a record for the highest average yards per kickoff return. This record indicates that the player was consistently able to gain a significant amount of yardage on each kickoff return, showcasing their skill and ability to make impactful plays for their team.

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  • 24. 

    What was the individual, single-game Michigan Wolverines record for punt returns set in 2006?

    • A.

      Eleven

    • B.

      Seven

    • C.

      Five

    • D.

      Nine

    Correct Answer
    D. Nine
    Explanation
    In 2006, the individual, single-game Michigan Wolverines record for punt returns was nine. This means that a player on the Michigan Wolverines team in 2006 successfully returned nine punts in a single game, setting a new record for the team.

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  • 25. 

    What was the individual, single-season record for most punt returns set by Michigan in 2003?

    • A.

      39

    • B.

      45

    • C.

      50

    • D.

      53

    Correct Answer
    B. 45
    Explanation
    In 2003, Michigan set a single-season record for the most punt returns with 45. This means that throughout the entire season, the team successfully returned 45 punts.

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  • 26. 

    What was Michigan's individual, career record for punt returns set between 2003-06?

    • A.

      115

    • B.

      123

    • C.

      131

    • D.

      127

    Correct Answer
    D. 127
    Explanation
    Michigan's individual, career record for punt returns set between 2003-06 was 127.

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  • 27. 

    What Michigan record for top individual, single-game punt return average with at least two returns was set in 1968?

    • A.

      51.8

    • B.

      39.3

    • C.

      42.7

    • D.

      49.5

    Correct Answer
    D. 49.5
    Explanation
    The answer of 49.5 is the correct answer because it is the highest punt return average recorded by a Michigan player in a single game with at least two returns. This record was set in 1968.

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  • 28. 

    What was Michigan's individual, single-season record for most games with double-digit tackles through 2006?

    • A.

      10

    • B.

      7

    • C.

      11

    • D.

      9

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    Michigan's individual, single-season record for most games with double-digit tackles through 2006 was 10.

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  • 29. 

    What was the individual, single-game Michigan record for most quarterback sacks set in 1987?

    • A.

      Seven

    • B.

      Nine

    • C.

      Three

    • D.

      Five

    Correct Answer
    D. Five
    Explanation
    In 1987, the individual, single-game Michigan record for most quarterback sacks was five.

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  • 30. 

    What Michigan individual, single-game record for most fumble recoveries in a game was set numerous times?

    • A.

      Four

    • B.

      Two

    • C.

      Three

    • D.

      Five

    Correct Answer
    B. Two
    Explanation
    The Michigan individual, single-game record for most fumble recoveries in a game was set at two. This means that on multiple occasions, a player from the Michigan team was able to recover two fumbles in a single game, which is the highest record achieved in this category.

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