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1.

What did Nebraska's first five games of the 2005 football season have in common?
- A.
  
  All Big 12 Games
- B.
  
  All Losses
- C.
  
  All Went To Overtime
- D.
  
  All Home Games
Correct Answer
D. All Home Games

Explanation
The correct answer is "All Home Games." This means that Nebraska's first five games of the 2005 football season were all played at their home stadium.

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2.

The 2004 Nebraska Cornhusker football team had how many more losses than wins?
- A.
  
  Five
- B.
  
  One
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  None
Correct Answer
B. One

Explanation
The 2004 Nebraska Cornhusker football team had one more loss than wins. This means that they had more games where they were defeated compared to the number of games they won.

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3.

Nebraska closed the 2004 football season with how many straight losses?
- A.
  
  Eight
- B.
  
  Six
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  Seven
Correct Answer
C. Three

Explanation
Nebraska closed the 2004 football season with three straight losses. This means that they lost their last three games of the season without winning any.

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4.

The 11-2 Nebraska football team ended the 2001 season with what AP ranking?
- A.
  
  #8
- B.
  
  #1
- C.
  
  #35
- D.
  
  #22
Correct Answer
A. #8

Explanation
The 11-2 Nebraska football team ended the 2001 season with an AP ranking of #8. This means that they were ranked as the 8th best team in the country according to the Associated Press. This ranking suggests that they had a successful season, finishing in the top 10 teams nationally.

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5.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers had what losing record in the 2002 Big 12 football season?
- A.
  
  5-Mar
- B.
  
  0-9
- C.
  
  8-Jan
- D.
  
  7-Mar
Correct Answer
A. 5-Mar

Explanation
In the 2002 Big 12 football season, the Nebraska Cornhuskers had a losing record of 5-Mar. This means that they won 5 games and lost 1 game in the month of March.

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6.

The 2000 Alamo Bowl marked how many consecutive bowls for the Nebraska Cornhuskers?
- A.
  
  97
- B.
  
  Four
- C.
  
  32
- D.
  
  11
Correct Answer
C. 32

Explanation
The Nebraska Cornhuskers had appeared in 32 consecutive bowl games leading up to the 2000 Alamo Bowl. This means that for 32 years in a row, the team had qualified for a bowl game, showcasing their consistent success and competitiveness in college football.

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7.

Eric Crouch graduated from Nebraska in 2001 having set how many school football records?
- A.
  
  Nine
- B.
  
  32
- C.
  
  70
- D.
  
  54
Correct Answer
B. 32

Explanation
Eric Crouch graduated from Nebraska in 2001 and set a total of 32 school football records during his time there. This indicates that he had an exceptional career and was able to achieve numerous accomplishments on the football field.

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8.

Nebraska kicker Josh Brown missed only how many of his 18 field goal attempts?
- A.
  
  Four
- B.
  
  16
- C.
  
  None
- D.
  
  11
Correct Answer
A. Four

Explanation
Josh Brown missed four out of his 18 field goal attempts.

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9.

What was the final football record of the 2002 Nebraska Cornhuskers?
- A.
  
  7-Jul
- B.
  
  2-Dec
- C.
  
  9-May
- D.
  
  3-Nov
Correct Answer
A. 7-Jul

Explanation
The final football record of the 2002 Nebraska Cornhuskers was 7 wins and 7 losses.

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10.

Which team did Nebraska defeat 24-3 in their 2004 Homecoming game?
- A.
  
  Texas A&M
- B.
  
  Missouri
- C.
  
  Kansas
- D.
  
  Oklahoma
Correct Answer
B. Missouri

Explanation
In the 2004 Homecoming game, Nebraska defeated Missouri with a score of 24-3.

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11.

The 2003 Nebraska Cornhuskers set a school record with how many interceptions?
- A.
  
  32
- B.
  
  76
- C.
  
  Five
- D.
  
  97
Correct Answer
A. 32

Explanation
The 2003 Nebraska Cornhuskers set a school record with 32 interceptions. This means that throughout the season, the team's defense was able to intercept the opposing team's passes a total of 32 times. This is a significant achievement for the team and demonstrates their strong defensive skills and ability to disrupt the passing game of their opponents.

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12.

In which 2003 bowl did Nebraska defeat Michigan State 17-3?
- A.
  
  Capital One Bowl
- B.
  
  Poinsettia Bowl
- C.
  
  MasterCard Alamo Bowl
- D.
  
  Champs Sports Bowl
Correct Answer
C. MasterCard Alamo Bowl

Explanation
In the 2003 bowl game, Nebraska defeated Michigan State with a score of 17-3. The bowl game in question was the MasterCard Alamo Bowl.

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13.

Which 2003 I-back for Nebraska had a career-high 138 yards on 37 carries in the Alamo Bowl?
- A.
  
  Zackary Bowman
- B.
  
  Cory Ross
- C.
  
  Eric Crouch
- D.
  
  Josh Bullocks
Correct Answer
B. Cory Ross

Explanation
Cory Ross is the correct answer because he was a 2003 I-back for Nebraska and had a career-high of 138 yards on 37 carries in the Alamo Bowl.

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14.

In which year did Nebraska end its 40-year streak of winning seasons?
- A.
  
  2001
- B.
  
  2006
- C.
  
  2009
- D.
  
  2002
Correct Answer
D. 2002

Explanation
In 2002, Nebraska ended its 40-year streak of winning seasons. This means that for 40 consecutive years prior to 2002, Nebraska had consistently achieved winning seasons in their sports. However, in 2002, this streak came to an end, indicating that Nebraska did not have a winning season that year.

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15.

In which season did Nate Swift break the Nebraska football career receptions record?
- A.
  
  2006
- B.
  
  2000
- C.
  
  2004
- D.
  
  2008
Correct Answer
D. 2008

Explanation
Nate Swift broke the Nebraska football career receptions record in the season of 2008.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Trivia Questions

What did Nebraska's first five games of the 2005 football season have in common?

The 2004 Nebraska Cornhusker football team had how many more losses than wins?

Nebraska closed the 2004 football season with how many straight losses?

The 11-2 Nebraska football team ended the 2001 season with what AP ranking?

The Nebraska Cornhuskers had what losing record in the 2002 Big 12 football season?

The 2000 Alamo Bowl marked how many consecutive bowls for the Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Eric Crouch graduated from Nebraska in 2001 having set how many school football records?

Nebraska kicker Josh Brown missed only how many of his 18 field goal attempts?

What was the final football record of the 2002 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Which team did Nebraska defeat 24-3 in their 2004 Homecoming game?

The 2003 Nebraska Cornhuskers set a school record with how many interceptions?

In which 2003 bowl did Nebraska defeat Michigan State 17-3?

Which 2003 I-back for Nebraska had a career-high 138 yards on 37 carries in the Alamo Bowl?

In which year did Nebraska end its 40-year streak of winning seasons?

In which season did Nate Swift break the Nebraska football career receptions record?