The Big Texas Longhorns Football Quiz - 2
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How many touchdown passes did a Texas quarterback throw in a 2001 bowl game for a school record?
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3 Touchdowns
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9 Touchdowns
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6 Touchdowns
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4 Touchdowns
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Dive into the history and record-breaking performances of Texas Longhorns Football in bowl games. Test your knowledge on touchdown passes, receptions, and scoring records from pivotal games in 1943, 1946, 1984, and 2001.
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Texas set a school record for pass receptions in a bowl game in 2001 with how many?
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4 Receptions
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8 Receptions
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11 Receptions
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16 Receptions
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A. 11 ReceptionsExplanation
In 2001, Texas achieved a milestone by setting a school record for pass receptions in a bowl game. The record-breaking number of receptions was 11.Rate this question:
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In what year did a Texas player first have two touchdown receptions in a bowl game?
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1963
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1973
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1933
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1943
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A. 1943Explanation
In 1943, a Texas player had two touchdown receptions in a bowl game.Rate this question:
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In a 1946 bowl game, one Texas player scored points in all of these ways except which one?
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Extra Point
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Rushing Touchdown
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Receiving Touchdown
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Punt Return Touchdown
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A. Punt Return TouchdownExplanation
In a 1946 bowl game, the Texas player scored points through an extra point, rushing touchdown, and receiving touchdown. However, the player did not score a punt return touchdown.Rate this question:
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A Texas player set a team record for points in a bowl game with how many in 1946?
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23 Points
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28 Points
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12 Points
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36 Points
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A. 28 PointsExplanation
In 1946, a Texas player scored 28 points in a bowl game, setting a team record. This means that the player contributed significantly to the team's success in that particular game, surpassing the previous record for points scored. The high number of points demonstrates the player's exceptional performance and skill on the field during the bowl game.Rate this question:
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How many field goals did a Texas kicker make in a 1984 bowl game, for a school bowl record?
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5 Field Goals
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2 Field Goals
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3 Field Goals
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8 Field Goals
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A. 3 Field GoalsExplanation
In the 1984 bowl game, the Texas kicker made 3 field goals, which set a school bowl record.Rate this question:
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A record set in a 1975 bowl game, what was the longest field goal in Texas bowl history?
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64 Yards
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46 Yards
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55 Yards
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39 Yards
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A. 55 YardsExplanation
The longest field goal in Texas bowl history is 55 yards.Rate this question:
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In a 1943 bowl game, how far did a Texas player return a punt for a team bowl record and a touchdown?
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92 Yards
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48 Yards
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32 Yards
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61 Yards
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A. 61 YardsExplanation
In a 1943 bowl game, a Texas player returned a punt for 61 yards, setting a team bowl record and scoring a touchdown.Rate this question:
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What was the record for longest punt by a Texas player in a bowl game, set in 1969?
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63 Yards
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48 Yards
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74 Yards
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39 Yards
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A. 74 YardsExplanation
In 1969, a Texas player set a record for the longest punt in a bowl game, which was 74 yards.Rate this question:
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What was the first year in which Texas had two 100-yard rushers in a bowl game?
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1998
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1943
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1965
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1973
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A. 1973Explanation
In 1973, Texas had two players rush for over 100 yards in a bowl game. This suggests that it was the first year in which Texas achieved this feat.Rate this question:
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In a 2001 bowl game, how many 100-yard receivers did Texas have?
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Six
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Nine
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Two
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Four
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A. TwoExplanation
In the 2001 bowl game, Texas had two 100-yard receivers. This means that two players from the Texas team managed to accumulate over 100 receiving yards each during the game.Rate this question:
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In a 2000 bowl game, a Texas player returned a kickoff how many yards for a team bowl record?
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81 Yards
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62 Yards
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100 Yards
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93 Yards
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A. 93 YardsExplanation
In a 2000 bowl game, a Texas player returned a kickoff for 93 yards, setting a team bowl record.Rate this question:
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What was the longest touchdown run in Texas bowl history, set in 1965?
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63 Yards
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95 Yards
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23 Yards
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79 Yards
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A. 79 YardsExplanation
In 1965, the longest touchdown run in Texas bowl history was 79 yards.Rate this question:
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Set in 1969, how many yards was the longest touchdown pass in Texas bowl history?
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38 Yards
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79 Yards
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92 Yards
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64 Yards
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A. 79 YardsExplanation
In the Texas bowl history, the longest touchdown pass was 79 yards. This means that a quarterback threw the ball to a receiver who caught it and ran all the way to the end zone, covering a distance of 79 yards. This could have been a remarkable play that showcased the skill and accuracy of the quarterback, as well as the speed and agility of the receiver.Rate this question:
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How many wins did the Texas Longhorns football team have in the 1990's?
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41 Wins
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83 Wins
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74 Wins
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99 Wins
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A. 74 WinsExplanation
The Texas Longhorns football team had 74 wins in the 1990's.Rate this question:
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How many times in the 20th century did Texas defeat Alabama in football?
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3
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7
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11
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22
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A. 7Explanation
In the 20th century, Texas defeated Alabama in football 7 times. This means that out of all the games played between Texas and Alabama during that century, Texas emerged as the winner on 7 occasions.Rate this question:
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How many times did Texas defeat Arkansas before losing their first game to the Razorbacks?
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19 Times
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4 Times
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10 Times
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14 Times
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A. 14 TimesExplanation
Texas defeated Arkansas 14 times before losing their first game to the Razorbacks. This means that in the history of their matchups, Texas was able to win against Arkansas on 14 occasions before experiencing their first loss against them.Rate this question:
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Texas' 2004 win over Arkansas was the team's first in how many years?
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19 Years
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14 Years
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6 Years
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27 Years
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A. 14 YearsExplanation
Texas' 2004 win over Arkansas was the team's first in 14 years. This means that Texas had not defeated Arkansas in a football game for 14 consecutive years prior to their victory in 2004.Rate this question:
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In 2005's first Texas and Michigan matchup in a bowl game, by what score did the Longhorns win?
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52-49
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14-10
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38-37
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21-20
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A. 38-37Explanation
In the 2005 Texas and Michigan bowl game, the Longhorns won by a score of 38-37.Rate this question:
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How many Texas players earned first-team all-conference honors in 2006?
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Nine
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Eight
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Six
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Two
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A. SixExplanation
In 2006, a total of six Texas players earned first-team all-conference honors. This indicates that these six players were recognized as the best in their conference for their performance during that year.Rate this question:
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What was the first Texas Longhorn jersey number to be retired?
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8
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20
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13
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34
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A. 20Explanation
The number 20 was the first Texas Longhorn jersey number to be retired.Rate this question:
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What was the only football team to defeat Texas in the 2004 season?
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Southern Cal
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Michigan
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Oklahoma
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Arkansas
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A. OklahomaExplanation
In the 2004 season, the only football team that managed to defeat Texas was Oklahoma.Rate this question:
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The only loss for the Texas Longhorns football team in the 1981 season was to what team?
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Miami
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Arkansas
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Alabama
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Oklahoma
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A. ArkansasExplanation
In the 1981 season, the Texas Longhorns football team only suffered one loss, which was to the Arkansas team.Rate this question:
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How many points did Texas score in their 2005 conference championship game?
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70 Points
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58 Points
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81 Points
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49 Points
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A. 70 PointsExplanation
In the 2005 conference championship game, Texas scored 70 points.Rate this question:
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Texas scored from how far out with 19 seconds left to win the 2005 national championship game?
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43 Yards
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2 Yards
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19 Yards
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8 Yards
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A. 8 YardsExplanation
Texas scored from 8 yards out with 19 seconds left to win the 2005 national championship game. This means that they were just 8 yards away from the end zone when they scored the winning points.Rate this question:
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How many points did the Texas Longhorns football team score in the 2006 season?
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548 Points
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413 Points
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212 Points
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467 Points
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A. 467 PointsExplanation
In the 2006 season, the Texas Longhorns football team scored a total of 467 points.Rate this question:
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How many total touchdowns did Texas score in 2006?
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52 Touchdowns
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39 Touchdowns
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84 Touchdowns
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63 Touchdowns
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A. 63 TouchdownsExplanation
In 2006, Texas scored a total of 63 touchdowns.Rate this question:
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In what quarter in 2006 did Texas score the most points over the season?
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4th
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1st
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3rd
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2nd
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A. 2ndExplanation
In the second quarter of 2006, Texas scored the most points over the season.Rate this question:
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How many interceptions did Texas have in 2006?
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13 Interceptions
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9 Interceptions
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22 Interceptions
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4 Interceptions
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A. 13 InterceptionsExplanation
In 2006, Texas had 13 interceptions.Rate this question:
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In 2006, Texas returned how many punts for touchdowns?
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1 Punt
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3 Punts
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7 Punts
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4 Punts
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A. 3 PuntsExplanation
In 2006, Texas returned three punts for touchdowns.Rate this question:
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