Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Quiz
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Who was the head coach for Notre Dame's football team in 1988?
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Bobby Bowden
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Vince Dooley
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Lou Holtz
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Tom Osborne
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Explore the history and achievements of Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football through this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on legendary coaches, famous players, and pivotal moments that have shaped this esteemed football program.
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What position did Brady Quinn play at Notre Dame?
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Linebacker
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Running Back
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Quarterback
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Offensive Lineman
Correct Answer
A. Quarterback -
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Who was the coach of "The Four Horsemen of Notre Dame" in 1922?
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William Alexander
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Lou Holtz
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Guy Chamberlin
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Knute Rockne
Correct Answer
A. Knute Rockne -
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In 2007, who became the first Notre Dame quarterback to start before his fourth freshman game?
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Jimmy Clausen
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Brian Castello
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Demetrius Jones
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Evan Sharpley
Correct Answer
A. Jimmy Clausen -
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Which Notre Dame star finished third in the 2006 Heisman Trophy voting?
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Jeff Samardzija
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Brady Quinn
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Rhema McKnight
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Darius Walker
Correct Answer
A. Brady Quinn -
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Charlie Weiss was an assistant coach where when he was named Notre Dame head coach in 2004?
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New York Giants
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Indianapolis Colts
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New England Patriots
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Chicago Bears
Correct Answer
A. New England Patriots -
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Who was the head coach in 1977 for the 11-1-0 Notre Dame football team?
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Tom Osborne
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Bobby Bowden
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Dan Devine
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Jimmy Johnson
Correct Answer
A. Dan Devine -
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In 2007, where did Forbes rank Notre Dame in its list of most valuable college football programs?
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Third
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First
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Seventh
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Fifth
Correct Answer
A. First -
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Which legendary Notre Dame coach was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008?
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Dan Devine
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Knute Rockne
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Lou Holtz
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Ara Parseghian
Correct Answer
A. Lou Holtz -
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Who resigned due to a padded resume five days after becoming Notre Dame football head coach in 2001?
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George O'Leary
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Jon Gruden
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Mike Belotti
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Bob Stoops
Correct Answer
A. George O'Leary -
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Which Notre Dame quarterback debuted in the second game of the 2003 season, completing 3-10?
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Brady Quinn
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Carlyle Holiday
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Jared Clark
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Pat Dillingham
Correct Answer
A. Brady Quinn -
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What college football team was Tyrone Willingham head coach for before joining Notre Dame in 2002?
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Wisconsin Badgers
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Illinois Illini
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Washington Huskies
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Stanford Cardinal
Correct Answer
A. Stanford Cardinal -
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Where did Notre Dame rank as favorite college football team in a 2001 ESPN national poll?
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Fourth
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Second
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First
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Sixth
Correct Answer
A. First -
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What was also notable about Notre Dame's victory over Michigan in 2008?
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It Was In A Blizzard
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No Touchdowns Scored
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It Was A Shutout
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Coach Weiss' Knee Injury
Correct Answer
A. Coach Weiss' Knee Injury -
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Which team beat Notre Dame 38-0 in 2003, the first shutout in their rivalry since 1902?
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Michigan Wolverines
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USC Trojans
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Boston College Eagles
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Navy Midshipmen
Correct Answer
A. Michigan Wolverines -
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Who credited a victory over Notre Dame as his most crucial game in winning the 2002 Heisman Trophy?
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Brad Banks
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Reggie Bush
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Carson Palmer
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Matt Leinart
Correct Answer
A. Carson Palmer -
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In 2004, Notre Dame became the second football team in Division I-A history to win how many games?
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1000
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1200
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600
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800
Correct Answer
A. 800 -
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