Purdue Boilermakers Football Trivia

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

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Purdue defeated Indiana in 2000 to earn a 2001 Rose Bowl berth.

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

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In 2001, Purdue University lost to Washington State in the Sun Bowl.

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

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Akin Ayodele was named the 2001 MVP for Purdue's football team.

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

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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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5. What offensive football player was Purdue's 2002 MVP?

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

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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?

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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?

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

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In the 2002 Sun Bowl, Purdue faced Washington.

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

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Purdue won three consecutive games to close out the 2002 football season.

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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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In 2001, Purdue scored a total of 27 touchdowns.

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Purdue defeated what school in 2000 to earn a 2001 Rose Bowl berth?
Purdue was defeated in 2001 by Washington State in which postseason...
Which defensive player was named the 2001 MVP for Purdue's football...
Purdue defeated what Big Ten team for their sixth win to secure bowl...
What offensive football player was Purdue's 2002 MVP?
Future NFL player Akin Ayodele played what position in 2001 for the...
What Purdue receiver recorded a team-high 13 receptions vs. Iowa in...
Who defeated Purdue 38-31 in their only overtime football game in...
Purdue faced what Pac-10 team in the 2002 Sun Bowl?
How many consecutive games did Purdue win to close out the 2002...
What player from the 2001 Purdue Boilermakers roster was named a...
Purdue had how many interceptions as a team in 2001?
Purdue's football team had how many wins during the eight-game 2001...
How many teams did Purdue hold to under 100 yards rushing in 2002?
Purdue scored how many total TDs in 2001?
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