Purdue Boilermakers Football Trivia

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    Purdue was defeated in 2001 by Washington State in which postseason bowl game?

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  • 2. 

    Purdue defeated what school in 2000 to earn a 2001 Rose Bowl berth?

    • Iowa

    • Minnesota

    • Penn State

    • Indiana

    Correct Answer
    A. Indiana
    Explanation
    Purdue defeated Indiana in 2000 to earn a 2001 Rose Bowl berth.

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  • 3. 

    Purdue defeated what Big Ten team for their sixth win to secure bowl eligibility in 2002?

    • Illinois

    • Indiana

    • Michigan State

    • Northwestern

    Correct Answer
    A. Indiana
    Explanation
    In 2002, Purdue defeated Indiana, a Big Ten team, for their sixth win. This victory secured their bowl eligibility, meaning they had won enough games to qualify for a bowl game.

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  • 4. 

    What offensive football player was Purdue's 2002 MVP?

    • RB Jerod Void

    • QB Kyle Orton

    • Wide receiver John Standeford

    • LB Shaun Phillips

    Correct Answer
    A. Wide receiver John Standeford
    Explanation
    John Standeford was named Purdue's 2002 MVP because he had an outstanding season as a wide receiver. He consistently made important plays, catching passes and scoring touchdowns for the team. Standeford's performance was instrumental in Purdue's success that year, making him the most valuable offensive player on the team.

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  • 5. 

    Which defensive player was named the 2001 MVP for Purdue's football team?

    • Stuart Schweigert

    • Joe Odom

    • Akin Ayodele

    • Landon Johnson

    Correct Answer
    A. Akin Ayodele
    Explanation
    Akin Ayodele was named the 2001 MVP for Purdue's football team.

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  • 6. 

    Future NFL player Akin Ayodele played what position in 2001 for the Purdue Boilermakers?

    • Inside Linebacker

    • Tight End

    • Outside Linebacker

    • Defensive End

    Correct Answer
    A. Defensive End
    Explanation
    In 2001, Akin Ayodele played as a Defensive End for the Purdue Boilermakers.

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  • 7. 

    What Purdue receiver recorded a team-high 13 receptions vs. Iowa in 2002?

    • Bruce Gordon

    • Raymond Williams

    • Taylor Stubblefield

    • John Standeford

    Correct Answer
    A. Taylor Stubblefield
    Explanation
    Taylor Stubblefield is the correct answer because he recorded a team-high 13 receptions in a game against Iowa in 2002. This means that out of all the Purdue receivers, Stubblefield had the most catches during that particular game. The other options, Bruce Gordon, Raymond Williams, and John Standeford, are not mentioned in relation to this specific game or their reception numbers are not specified.

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  • 8. 

    Who defeated Purdue 38-31 in their only overtime football game in 2002?

    • Western Michigan

    • Minnesota

    • Wake Forest

    • Illinois

    Correct Answer
    A. Illinois
    Explanation
    In 2002, Purdue played a football game against Illinois that went into overtime. During this game, Illinois managed to defeat Purdue with a final score of 38-31. Therefore, the correct answer is Illinois.

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  • 9. 

    How many consecutive games did Purdue win to close out the 2002 football season?

    • Two

    • Six

    • Three

    • Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
    Explanation
    Purdue won three consecutive games to close out the 2002 football season.

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  • 10. 

    Purdue faced what Pac-10 team in the 2002 Sun Bowl?

    • Arizona State

    • USC

    • Washington

    • Oregon State

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington
    Explanation
    In the 2002 Sun Bowl, Purdue faced Washington.

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  • 11. 

    What player from the 2001 Purdue Boilermakers roster was named a Consensus All-American?

    • P Travis Dorsch

    • DE Akin Ayodele

    • SS Stuart Schweigert

    • QB Kyle Orton

    Correct Answer
    A. P Travis Dorsch
    Explanation
    Travis Dorsch from the 2001 Purdue Boilermakers roster was named a Consensus All-American.

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  • 12. 

    Purdue had how many interceptions as a team in 2001?

    • 23

    • 21

    • 16

    • 13

    Correct Answer
    A. 21
    Explanation
    In 2001, Purdue had 21 interceptions as a team. This means that the Purdue football team successfully intercepted the opposing team's passes 21 times throughout the season. Interceptions are a defensive play in football where a player catches a pass intended for an opponent, giving their team possession of the ball.

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  • 13. 

    Purdue's football team had how many wins during the eight-game 2001 Big Ten schedule?

    • Five

    • Three

    • Six

    • Four

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
    Explanation
    Purdue's football team had four wins during the eight-game 2001 Big Ten schedule.

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  • 14. 

    How many teams did Purdue hold to under 100 yards rushing in 2002?

    • One

    • Seven

    • Three

    • Six

    Correct Answer
    A. Seven
    Explanation
    In 2002, Purdue held seven teams to under 100 yards rushing. This indicates that Purdue's defense was successful in limiting their opponents' rushing yards in multiple games throughout the season.

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  • 15. 

    Purdue scored how many total TDs in 2001?

    • 36

    • 27

    • 41

    • 33

    Correct Answer
    A. 27
    Explanation
    In 2001, Purdue scored a total of 27 touchdowns.

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