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    What Big Ten football team defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the 2008 season finale 55-0?

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Explore the 2008 season of the Minnesota Golden Gophers Football Team. This quiz tests your knowledge on game outcomes, rankings, and player statistics, focusing on key moments like the season finale and the Insight Bowl.

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  • 2. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers reached what high in ranking on the 2008 AP Polls?

    • 17th

    • 24th

    • 12th

    • 20th

    Correct Answer
    A. 20th
    Explanation
    In the 2008 AP Polls, the Minnesota Golden Gophers reached a high ranking of 20th. This means that they were considered the 20th best team in college football during that season according to the AP Poll.

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  • 3. 

    Who defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 42-21 in the 2008 Insight Bowl?

    • Washington State

    • Louisville

    • Oklahoma State

    • Kansas

    Correct Answer
    A. Kansas
    Explanation
    In the 2008 Insight Bowl, Kansas defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers with a score of 42-21.

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  • 4. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gopher's football team was defeated by whom on their 2008 Homecoming 24-17?

    • Northwestern

    • Illinois

    • Purdue

    • Ohio State

    Correct Answer
    A. Northwestern
    Explanation
    In 2008, the Minnesota Golden Gopher's football team was defeated by Northwestern on their Homecoming game with a score of 24-17.

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  • 5. 

    The Golden Gophers started the 2008 season with how many consecutive non-conference wins?

    • Four

    • Two

    • Three

    • Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    The Golden Gophers started the 2008 season with four consecutive non-conference wins. This means that they won their first four games against teams from outside their conference before facing any conference opponents.

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  • 6. 

    2008 Minnesota Golden Gophers starting quarterback Adam Weber threw for how many TDs?

    • 23 TDs

    • 19 TDs

    • 21 TDs

    • 15 TDs

    Correct Answer
    A. 15 TDs
    Explanation
    Adam Weber, the starting quarterback for the 2008 Minnesota Golden Gophers, threw for 15 touchdowns. This means that throughout the season, Weber successfully completed 15 passes into the end zone for touchdowns.

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  • 7. 

    What was the Golden Gophers' home football record in 2008?

    • 42097

    • 42126

    • 42156

    • 42067

    Correct Answer
    A. 42097
  • 8. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers opened the 2008 Big Ten football season with a 34-21 loss to what team?

    • Purdue

    • Ohio State

    • Wisconsin

    • Northwestern

    Correct Answer
    A. Ohio State
    Explanation
    In the 2008 Big Ten football season, the Minnesota Golden Gophers began their campaign with a 34-21 defeat. The correct answer, Ohio State, suggests that they were the team responsible for this loss.

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  • 9. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers scored how many rushing TDs in 2008?

    • 12

    • 20

    • 15

    • 17

    Correct Answer
    A. 20
    Explanation
    In 2008, the Minnesota Golden Gophers scored a total of 20 rushing touchdowns.

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  • 10. 

    What team did the Minnesota Golden Gophers defeat in 2007 by a 41-35 score after playing three overtime periods?

    • Wisconsin

    • Miami (OH)

    • Florida Atlantic

    • Bowling Green

    Correct Answer
    A. Miami (OH)
    Explanation
    In 2007, the Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Miami (OH) by a score of 41-35 after playing three overtime periods.

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  • 11. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers started the 2007 college football season with how many consecutive overtime contests?

    • Four

    • Zero

    • Three

    • Two

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
    Explanation
    The Minnesota Golden Gophers started the 2007 college football season with two consecutive overtime contests. This means that in the first two games of the season, they played through regulation time and then went into overtime to determine the winner.

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  • 12. 

    How many consecutive losses did the Minnesota Golden Gophers suffer to end the 2007 football season?

    • 10

    • Five

    • Seven

    • Six

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    The Minnesota Golden Gophers suffered 10 consecutive losses to end the 2007 football season.

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  • 13. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers won how many Big Ten football games in 2007?

    • Three

    • Two

    • One

    • Zero

    Correct Answer
    A. Zero
    Explanation
    In 2007, the Minnesota Golden Gophers did not win any Big Ten football games. This means that they had a winless season in the Big Ten conference that year.

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  • 14. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers traveled west to face what Pac-10 team in 2007 and lost 42-17?

    • Oregon

    • Washington

    • Arizona State

    • California

    Correct Answer
    A. California
    Explanation
    In 2007, the Minnesota Golden Gophers faced California in a Pac-10 game and lost with a score of 42-17.

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  • 15. 

    How many of their 13 opponents in 2006 did the Minnesota Golden Gophers shut out?

    • One

    • Two

    • Zero

    • Three

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
    Explanation
    In 2006, the Minnesota Golden Gophers shut out two of their 13 opponents. This means that in two games, their opponents were unable to score any points.

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  • 16. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers scored 63 points in their 2006 homecoming game to defeat what Big Ten football team?

    • Purdue

    • Northwestern

    • Indiana

    • Wisconsin

    Correct Answer
    A. Indiana
    Explanation
    In the 2006 homecoming game, the Minnesota Golden Gophers scored 63 points to defeat Indiana, a Big Ten football team.

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  • 17. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated what Big Ten school 34-24 in their 100th overall meeting in 2006?

    • Michigan

    • Iowa

    • Penn State

    • Michigan State

    Correct Answer
    A. Iowa
    Explanation
    In 2006, the Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Iowa with a score of 34-24. This victory marked their 100th overall meeting with Iowa, showcasing a long-standing rivalry between the two Big Ten schools.

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  • 18. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team opened 2005 Big Ten play with a 42-35 OT win over what team?

    • Purdue

    • Wisconsin

    • Michigan

    • Indiana

    Correct Answer
    A. Purdue
    Explanation
    In 2005, the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team started their Big Ten play with a thrilling 42-35 overtime victory. The question asks which team they defeated in this game, and the correct answer is Purdue.

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  • 19. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers recorded how many home football victories in 2005 out of six games?

    • Four

    • One

    • Zero

    • Six

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    In 2005, the Minnesota Golden Gophers won four home football games out of the six they played.

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  • 20. 

    How many ranked opponents in 2005 did the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team defeat?

    • Seven

    • One

    • Four

    • Two

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
    Explanation
    In 2005, the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team defeated two ranked opponents. This means that out of all the games they played against teams that were ranked, they were able to secure victories in two of them. This demonstrates that the team was able to compete and succeed against strong competition, which is a notable achievement.

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  • 21. 

    Alabama defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers in what 2004 postseason bowl game?

    • Orange Bowl

    • Humanitarian Bowl

    • Music City Bowl

    • Motor City Bowl

    Correct Answer
    A. Music City Bowl
    Explanation
    In 2004, Alabama played against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Music City Bowl. This bowl game is held annually in Nashville, Tennessee, and features teams from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Alabama emerged victorious in this particular matchup, securing a win over Minnesota.

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  • 22. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers won its 2001 football season home opener against what team 44-14?

    • Louisiana Tech

    • Louisiana-Lafayette

    • Louisiana State

    • Tulane

    Correct Answer
    A. Louisiana-Lafayette
    Explanation
    The Minnesota Golden Gophers won their 2001 football season home opener against Louisiana-Lafayette with a score of 44-14.

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  • 23. 

    Golden Gophers kicker Joel Monroe hit his 2008 season-long FG of 42 yards against what team?

    • Florida Atlantic

    • Wisconsin

    • Indiana

    • Michigan

    Correct Answer
    A. Indiana
    Explanation
    In the 2008 season, Joel Monroe, the kicker for the Golden Gophers, made his longest field goal of 42 yards against the Indiana team.

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  • 24. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers punter Justin Kucek had how many touchbacks out of 74 total punts in 2008?

    • 13

    • Three

    • Nine

    • Seven

    Correct Answer
    A. Seven
    Explanation
    In 2008, Justin Kucek, the punter for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, had seven touchbacks out of a total of 74 punts. This means that on seven occasions, the ball was kicked deep enough that the receiving team was unable to return it, resulting in a touchback.

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  • 25. 

    Which senior won the 2008 Big Ten Coaches Sportsmanship Award for the Minnesota Golden Gophers?

    • Jack Simmons

    • Kevin Mannion

    • Tony Mortensen

    • Willie VanDeSteeg

    Correct Answer
    A. Jack Simmons
    Explanation
    Jack Simmons won the 2008 Big Ten Coaches Sportsmanship Award for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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  • 26. 

    Who led the 2008 Minnesota Golden Gophers defense with 10.5 sacks?

    • Willie VanDeSteeg

    • Lee Campbell

    • Simoni Lawrence

    • Garrett Brown

    Correct Answer
    A. Willie VanDeSteeg
    Explanation
    Willie VanDeSteeg led the 2008 Minnesota Golden Gophers defense with 10.5 sacks.

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  • 27. 

    How many turnovers did the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team commit in the 2008 season?

    • 19

    • 31

    • 14

    • 26

    Correct Answer
    A. 19
    Explanation
    The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team committed 19 turnovers in the 2008 season.

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  • 28. 

    The Minnesota Golden Gophers scored how many times out of 41 trips into their opponents' red zone in 2008?

    • 36

    • 26

    • 32

    • 19

    Correct Answer
    A. 36
    Explanation
    In 2008, the Minnesota Golden Gophers scored 36 times out of their 41 trips into their opponents' red zone. This indicates that they had a high success rate in converting their opportunities into points when they reached their opponents' red zone.

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