Trivia On Memphis Tigers Football

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Memphis Tigers Football Quizzes & Trivia

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1.

In 2003 Memphis played in a football bowl game for the first time in how many years?
- A.
  
  32
- B.
  
  17
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  22
Correct Answer
A. 32

Explanation
Memphis played in a football bowl game for the first time in 32 years in 2003. This suggests that the last time Memphis had participated in a bowl game was 32 years prior to 2003.

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2.

Memphis won nine football games in 2003, its most victories in how many years?
- A.
  
  40
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  21
- D.
  
  24
Correct Answer
A. 40

Explanation
Memphis won nine football games in 2003, which was its most victories in 40 years. This means that the last time Memphis had won nine or more games in a single season was 40 years prior to 2003.

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3.

How many consecutive football games did Memphis win to start its 2004 season?
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  Seven
- C.
  
  Five
- D.
  
  Nine
Correct Answer
A. Three

Explanation
Memphis won three consecutive football games to start its 2004 season.

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4.

Who led Memphis in receiving yards in 2004?
- A.
  
  Darron White
- B.
  
  DeAngelo Williams
- C.
  
  Maurice Avery
- D.
  
  Tavares Gideon
Correct Answer
D. Tavares Gideon

Explanation
Tavares Gideon led Memphis in receiving yards in 2004.

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5.

Memphis scored 59 points in a 2005 football game, its most in how many years?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  27
- C.
  
  21
- D.
  
  13
Correct Answer
D. 13

Explanation
Memphis scored 59 points in a 2005 football game, which was their highest score in 13 years. This means that they had not scored as many points in a single game since 1992.

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6.

In 2005, who became the career scoring leader in Memphis Tiger football history?
- A.
  
  DeAngelo Williams
- B.
  
  Stephen Gostkowski
- C.
  
  Maurice Avery
- D.
  
  Travis Anglin
Correct Answer
B. Stephen Gostkowski

Explanation
Stephen Gostkowski did not become the career scoring leader in Memphis Tiger football history in 2005.

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7.

How many football games did Memphis win in 2006?
- A.
  
  Zero
- B.
  
  Five
- C.
  
  Two
- D.
  
  Eight
Correct Answer
C. Two

Explanation
Memphis won two football games in 2006.

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8.

How many football games did Memphis lose in 2006?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  20
- C.
  
  17
- D.
  
  Five
Correct Answer
A. 10

Explanation
In 2006, Memphis lost a total of 10 football games.

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9.

Who played Memphis in their 2007 football game featuring the first NCAA female official?
- A.
  
  UAB
- B.
  
  Arkansas State
- C.
  
  Jacksonville State
- D.
  
  Tulsa
Correct Answer
C. Jacksonville State

Explanation
Jacksonville State played Memphis in their 2007 football game featuring the first NCAA female official.

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10.

What Memphis football player was killed in an on-campus shooting in 2007?
- A.
  
  Quinton McCrary
- B.
  
  Taylor Bradford
- C.
  
  Will Hudgens
- D.
  
  Maurice Jones
Correct Answer
B. Taylor Bradford

Explanation
Taylor Bradford was a Memphis football player who was tragically killed in an on-campus shooting in 2007.

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11.

In 2008 Memphis lost its first three football games for the first time in how many years?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  14
- C.
  
  Six
- D.
  
  24
Correct Answer
A. 10

Explanation
In 2008, Memphis lost its first three football games for the first time in 10 years. This means that prior to 2008, Memphis had not experienced such a losing streak at the beginning of the season for a decade.

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12.

What team defeated Memphis for the fourth straight time at the Liberty Bowl in 2008?
- A.
  
  Louisville
- B.
  
  Central Florida
- C.
  
  Tulane
- D.
  
  Southern Mississippi
Correct Answer
A. Louisville

Explanation
Louisville is the correct answer because they defeated Memphis for the fourth consecutive time at the Liberty Bowl in 2008. This implies that Louisville had previously won against Memphis in the years leading up to 2008, and they continued their winning streak by defeating them again in that particular year.

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13.

How many Tigers tossed touchdown passes for Memphis in 2008?
- A.
  
  Five
- B.
  
  One
- C.
  
  Two
- D.
  
  Three
Correct Answer
A. Five

Explanation
In 2008, five Tigers from Memphis tossed touchdown passes.

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Trivia On Memphis Tigers Football

In 2003 Memphis played in a football bowl game for the first time in how many years?

Memphis won nine football games in 2003, its most victories in how many years?

How many consecutive football games did Memphis win to start its 2004 season?

Who led Memphis in receiving yards in 2004?

Memphis scored 59 points in a 2005 football game, its most in how many years?

In 2005, who became the career scoring leader in Memphis Tiger football history?

How many football games did Memphis win in 2006?

How many football games did Memphis lose in 2006?

Who played Memphis in their 2007 football game featuring the first NCAA female official?

What Memphis football player was killed in an on-campus shooting in 2007?

In 2008 Memphis lost its first three football games for the first time in how many years?

What team defeated Memphis for the fourth straight time at the Liberty Bowl in 2008?

How many Tigers tossed touchdown passes for Memphis in 2008?