Penn State Nittany Lion Football Quiz

Derrick Williams is the correct answer because he was a senior MVP in 2008 and became the third Nittany Lion to return two kickoffs for touchdowns in a season.

Evan Royster rushed for over 1000 yards in 2008, making it the fourth consecutive year that a Nittany Lion had achieved this feat.

In the Jan. 1, 2009 Rose Bowl, the USC Trojans beat Penn State 38-24. They were able to secure a victory after building a significant lead of 31-7 at halftime.

John Cappelletti won the Heisman Trophy in 1973. He was a running back from Penn State. This award is given annually to the most outstanding player in college football, and Cappelletti's exceptional performance during that year earned him this prestigious honor.

Kerry Collins is the correct answer because he won the Maxwell Award in 1994. The Maxwell Award is given annually to the best college football player in the United States, and Collins was recognized for his exceptional performance that year. He played as a quarterback for Penn State University and had a standout season, leading his team to an undefeated record and a Big Ten Conference championship. Collins went on to have a successful career in the NFL, but his achievements in college football, including winning the Maxwell Award in 1994, solidified his place in the sport's history.

Adam Taliaferro is the correct answer because he is the Penn State cornerback who bravely recovered from a severe spinal injury in the 2000 season.

Tony Hunt ended his career with the 2006 season second to Curt Warner in Penn State career rushing yards.

Aaron Maybin began the 2008 season as a backup but ended it as an All-American. This suggests that throughout the season, Maybin's performance and skills improved significantly, leading to him being recognized as one of the top defensive ends in the country. His consistent performance and impact on the field likely caught the attention of coaches, media, and experts, resulting in him receiving the prestigious All-American honor.

In the 2000 Kickoff Classic at Giants Stadium, Penn State lost to the USC Trojans with a score of 29-5.

Justin Kurpeikis was the team MVP in 2000 and a candidate for the Nagurski Top College Defensive Player Award.

In the 2006 game, Penn State was held to minus rushing yards by the Michigan Wolverines. This was a significant achievement as it was the first time under Joe Paterno's coaching tenure that Penn State had such a low rushing yardage in a game. The Michigan Wolverines' defense must have been exceptionally strong and effective in stopping Penn State's rushing attempts, leading to this historic outcome.

In the question, it is stated that Penn State had a 4-4 record in the Big Ten in 2000. This means that they won four games and lost four games in the Big Ten conference. Since the Big Ten conference is a part of the overall record, the overall record must include these eight games. Therefore, the correct answer is 7-May, indicating that Penn State had seven wins and five losses in their overall record in 2000.

Rashard Casey was the starting quarterback for Penn State in 2000.

In 2005, Joe Paterno from Penn State became the first multiple winner of the Bobby Dodd Award. This award is given annually to the Division I college football coach who embodies the highest ideals of leadership, scholarship, and integrity both on and off the field. Paterno's achievements and contributions to the sport made him a deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

In a 2000 poll, 23% of Division I-A coaches voted for Joe Paterno as the Best College Coach.