All About Wisconsin Badger Football

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  • 1. 

    Wisconsin's leading rusher in 2006 scored how many rushing touchdowns?

    • A. 

      6 Touchdowns

    • B. 

      15 Touchdowns

    • C. 

      10 Touchdowns

    • D. 

      22 Touchdowns

    Correct Answer
    B. 15 Touchdowns
    Explanation
    In 2006, the leading rusher for Wisconsin scored 15 rushing touchdowns. This suggests that the player was highly effective at running the ball and was able to consistently find the end zone. Scoring 15 touchdowns in a single season is a significant accomplishment and indicates that the player was a key contributor to the team's success.

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  • 2. 

    How many Wisconsin Badgers had at least four touchdown catches in 2006?

    • A. 

      Six

    • B. 

      Two

    • C. 

      Four

    • D. 

      Eight

    Correct Answer
    C. Four
    Explanation
    In 2006, four Wisconsin Badgers had at least four touchdown catches.

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  • 3. 

    How many games was the longest football winning streak for Wisconsin in 2005?

    • A. 

      3 Games

    • B. 

      7 Games

    • C. 

      5 Games

    • D. 

      10 Games

    Correct Answer
    C. 5 Games
    Explanation
    In 2005, the longest football winning streak for Wisconsin was 5 games. This means that Wisconsin won 5 consecutive football games during that year, which was their longest winning streak.

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  • 4. 

    Wisconsin had how many passing touchdowns in 2005?

    • A. 

      9 Touchdowns

    • B. 

      28 Touchdowns

    • C. 

      17 Touchdowns

    • D. 

      22 Touchdowns

    Correct Answer
    D. 22 Touchdowns
    Explanation
    In 2005, Wisconsin had a total of 22 passing touchdowns.

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  • 5. 

    Which was the only quarter in 2005 that Wisconsin did not score at least 100 points?

    • A. 

      3rd

    • B. 

      4th

    • C. 

      2nd

    • D. 

      1st

    Correct Answer
    A. 3rd
    Explanation
    In 2005, Wisconsin scored at least 100 points in every quarter except for the 3rd quarter. This means that in the 3rd quarter of 2005, Wisconsin did not reach the 100-point mark.

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  • 6. 

    Wisconsin's leading rusher in 2005 had how many yards?

    • A. 

      998 Yards

    • B. 

      1,984 Yards

    • C. 

      1,636 Yards

    • D. 

      1,432 Yards

    Correct Answer
    C. 1,636 Yards
    Explanation
    In 2005, the leading rusher for Wisconsin had 1,636 yards. This means that this particular player gained a total of 1,636 yards by running the ball during the 2005 season.

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  • 7. 

    How many interceptions for touchdowns did Wisconsin have in 2005?

    • A. 

      Three

    • B. 

      Two

    • C. 

      Six

    • D. 

      Eight

    Correct Answer
    B. Two
    Explanation
    In 2005, Wisconsin had two interceptions that resulted in touchdowns.

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  • 8. 

    Wisconsin had how many interceptions in 2005?

    • A. 

      23 Interceptions

    • B. 

      13 Interceptions

    • C. 

      8 Interceptions

    • D. 

      16 Interceptions

    Correct Answer
    D. 16 Interceptions
    Explanation
    In 2005, the Wisconsin football team had a total of 16 interceptions. This means that their defense was able to intercept the opposing team's passes 16 times throughout the season. This statistic highlights the team's strong defensive abilities and their ability to disrupt the passing game of their opponents.

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  • 9. 

    Wisconsin's leader in tackles for loss in 2005 had how many?

    • A. 

      10.5 TFL

    • B. 

      18.5 TFL

    • C. 

      7.5 TFL

    • D. 

      12.5 TFL

    Correct Answer
    D. 12.5 TFL
    Explanation
    In 2005, the leader in tackles for loss for Wisconsin had 12.5 TFL.

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  • 10. 

    Wisconsin won its first how many football games to open the season in 2004?

    • A. 

      3 Games

    • B. 

      6 Games

    • C. 

      11 Games

    • D. 

      9 Games

    Correct Answer
    D. 9 Games
    Explanation
    In 2004, Wisconsin won a total of 9 football games to open the season. This implies that they had a successful start to their season by winning 9 consecutive games.

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  • 11. 

    A Wisconsin Badger had 1,500 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in 2004, for what Division 1-A spot?

    • A. 

      Eleventh Player In History

    • B. 

      Fourth Player In History

    • C. 

      Eighth Player In History

    • D. 

      Second Player In History

    Correct Answer
    D. Second Player In History
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Second Player In History." This means that out of all the players in Division 1-A football, this Wisconsin Badger was only the second player to have achieved 1,500 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in the year 2004.

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  • 12. 

    Wisconsin was limited to how many rushing yards in their 2007 bowl game win?

    • A. 

      -5 Yards

    • B. 

      29 Yards

    • C. 

      3 Yards

    • D. 

      14 Yards

    Correct Answer
    A. -5 Yards
    Explanation
    In their 2007 bowl game win, Wisconsin was limited to -5 rushing yards. This means that they actually had negative rushing yards in the game, indicating that their rushing offense was completely shut down by the opposing team's defense. This is an extremely rare and impressive feat for the opposing team's defense.

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  • 13. 

    In a 1963 bowl game, Wisconsin scored how many school bowl record points in the fourth quarter?

    • A. 

      7 Points

    • B. 

      13 Points

    • C. 

      23 Points

    • D. 

      31 Points

    Correct Answer
    C. 23 Points
    Explanation
    In the 1963 bowl game, Wisconsin scored 23 points in the fourth quarter, setting a school bowl record. This means that they were able to score a significant number of points in the final quarter of the game, showcasing their strong performance and ability to make a comeback or maintain their lead.

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  • 14. 

    How many team bowl record first downs did Wisconsin have in a 1963 bowl game?

    • A. 

      24 First Downs

    • B. 

      32 First Downs

    • C. 

      51 First Downs

    • D. 

      11 First Downs

    Correct Answer
    B. 32 First Downs
    Explanation
    In the 1963 bowl game, Wisconsin had a total of 32 first downs. This means that they successfully moved the ball forward and gained a new set of downs 32 times throughout the game. Having a high number of first downs indicates that the team was able to sustain drives and maintain possession of the ball for longer periods of time, which is generally a positive sign of offensive success.

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  • 15. 

    In what year did Wisconsin win the school's first football conference championship?

    • A. 

      1952

    • B. 

      1986

    • C. 

      1962

    • D. 

      1906

    Correct Answer
    B. 1986
    Explanation
    In 1986, Wisconsin won the school's first football conference championship. This means that prior to 1986, the school had not won a conference championship in football.

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  • 16. 

    How many times in the 1990's did a Wisconsin Badger lead the conference in rushing yards per game?

    • A. 

      9 Times

    • B. 

      6 Times

    • C. 

      4 Times

    • D. 

      1 Times

    Correct Answer
    C. 4 Times
    Explanation
    In the 1990's, a Wisconsin Badger led the conference in rushing yards per game four times.

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  • 17. 

    In what year did Wisconsin first lead Division 1-A in turnover margin for football?

    • A. 

      1952

    • B. 

      1976

    • C. 

      2006

    • D. 

      1998

    Correct Answer
    D. 1998
    Explanation
    In 1998, Wisconsin first led Division 1-A in turnover margin for football. This means that during that year, they had a higher number of turnovers gained compared to turnovers lost, giving them an advantage in the game. This could be attributed to their strong defense and ability to force turnovers from their opponents.

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  • 18. 

    Wisconsin led Division 1-A in 2000 with a net punting average of what?

    • A. 

      38.5

    • B. 

      41.2

    • C. 

      46.1

    • D. 

      52.3

    Correct Answer
    B. 41.2
    Explanation
    In 2000, Wisconsin led Division 1-A with a net punting average of 41.2. This means that when Wisconsin punted the ball, they were able to consistently gain more yards than their opponents on average. This could be attributed to their skilled punter, effective coverage by their special teams, or a combination of both. Regardless, their high net punting average would have given them an advantage in field position, making it more difficult for their opponents to score.

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  • 19. 

    How old was Bret Bielema when he was hired as the Wisconsin Badgers head coach?

    • A. 

      39

    • B. 

      35

    • C. 

      29

    • D. 

      37

    Correct Answer
    B. 35
    Explanation
    Bret Bielema was hired as the Wisconsin Badgers head coach at the age of 35.

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  • 20. 

    Where did Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema play college football?

    • A. 

      Iowa

    • B. 

      Purdue

    • C. 

      Wisconsin

    • D. 

      Ohio

    Correct Answer
    A. Iowa
    Explanation
    Bret Bielema played college football at Iowa.

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  • 21. 

    How many total yards of offense did the Wisconsin Badgers have in the 2006 Capital One Bowl?

    • A. 

      485

    • B. 

      845

    • C. 

      584

    • D. 

      548

    Correct Answer
    D. 548
    Explanation
    In the 2006 Capital One Bowl, the Wisconsin Badgers had a total of 548 yards of offense.

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  • 22. 

    In 2006, Joe Thomas became the first Wisconsin Badger to win which NCAA trophy?

    • A. 

      Outland Award

    • B. 

      Lott Award

    • C. 

      Mackey Award

    • D. 

      Lombardi Award

    Correct Answer
    A. Outland Award
    Explanation
    Joe Thomas became the first Wisconsin Badger to win the Outland Award in 2006. The Outland Award is given annually to the best interior lineman in college football. As an offensive tackle, Thomas showcased exceptional skills and dominated the line of scrimmage, making him a deserving recipient of this prestigious trophy. His achievement not only brought recognition to himself but also to the University of Wisconsin football program.

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