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    What was the record for longest punt by a Texas player in a bowl game, set in 1969?

    • 63 Yards
    • 48 Yards
    • 74 Yards
    • 39 Yards
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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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  • 2. 

    In 2005's first Texas and Michigan matchup in a bowl game, by what score did the Longhorns win?

    • 52-49

    • 14-10

    • 38-37

    • 21-20

    Correct Answer
    A. 38-37
    Explanation
    In the 2005 Texas and Michigan bowl game, the Longhorns won by a score of 38-37.

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  • 3. 

    How many Texas players earned first-team all-conference honors in 2006?

    • Nine

    • Eight

    • Six

    • Two

    Correct Answer
    A. Six
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

    What was the first Texas Longhorn jersey number to be retired?

    • 8

    • 20

    • 13

    • 34

    Correct Answer
    A. 20
    Explanation
    The number 20 was the first Texas Longhorn jersey number to be retired.

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  • 5. 

    How many points did Texas score in their 2005 conference championship game?

    • 70 Points

    • 58 Points

    • 81 Points

    • 49 Points

    Correct Answer
    A. 70 Points
    Explanation
    In the 2005 conference championship game, Texas scored 70 points.

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  • 6. 

    How many interceptions did Texas have in 2006?

    • 13 Interceptions

    • 9 Interceptions

    • 22 Interceptions

    • 4 Interceptions

    Correct Answer
    A. 13 Interceptions
    Explanation
    In 2006, Texas had 13 interceptions.

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  • 7. 

    How many touchdown passes did a Texas quarterback throw in a 2001 bowl game for a school record?

    • 3 Touchdowns

    • 9 Touchdowns

    • 6 Touchdowns

    • 4 Touchdowns

    Correct Answer
    A. 4 Touchdowns
    Explanation
    In the 2001 bowl game, a Texas quarterback threw 4 touchdown passes, which set a school record. This means that the quarterback was able to successfully complete 4 passes into the end zone, resulting in touchdowns. The other options, 3 touchdowns, 9 touchdowns, and 6 touchdowns, are incorrect as they do not match the given information of the quarterback throwing 4 touchdown passes.

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  • 8. 

    Texas set a school record for pass receptions in a bowl game in 2001 with how many?

    • 4 Receptions

    • 8 Receptions

    • 11 Receptions

    • 16 Receptions

    Correct Answer
    A. 11 Receptions
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 

    In what year did a Texas player first have two touchdown receptions in a bowl game?

    • 1963

    • 1973

    • 1933

    • 1943

    Correct Answer
    A. 1943
    Explanation
    In 1943, a Texas player had two touchdown receptions in a bowl game.

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  • 10. 

    A Texas player set a team record for points in a bowl game with how many in 1946?

    • 23 Points

    • 28 Points

    • 12 Points

    • 36 Points

    Correct Answer
    A. 28 Points
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 11. 

    A record set in a 1975 bowl game, what was the longest field goal in Texas bowl history?

    • 64 Yards

    • 46 Yards

    • 55 Yards

    • 39 Yards

    Correct Answer
    A. 55 Yards
    Explanation
    The longest field goal in Texas bowl history is 55 yards.

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  • 12. 

    In a 1943 bowl game, how far did a Texas player return a punt for a team bowl record and a touchdown?

    • 92 Yards

    • 48 Yards

    • 32 Yards

    • 61 Yards

    Correct Answer
    A. 61 Yards
    Explanation
    In a 1943 bowl game, a Texas player returned a punt for 61 yards, setting a team bowl record and scoring a touchdown.

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  • 13. 

    What was the first year in which Texas had two 100-yard rushers in a bowl game?

    • 1998

    • 1943

    • 1965

    • 1973

    Correct Answer
    A. 1973
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 14. 

    In a 2000 bowl game, a Texas player returned a kickoff how many yards for a team bowl record?

    • 81 Yards

    • 62 Yards

    • 100 Yards

    • 93 Yards

    Correct Answer
    A. 93 Yards
    Explanation
    In a 2000 bowl game, a Texas player returned a kickoff for 93 yards, setting a team bowl record.

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  • 15. 

    What was the longest touchdown run in Texas bowl history, set in 1965?

    • 63 Yards

    • 95 Yards

    • 23 Yards

    • 79 Yards

    Correct Answer
    A. 79 Yards
    Explanation
    In 1965, the longest touchdown run in Texas bowl history was 79 yards.

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  • 16. 

    Set in 1969, how many yards was the longest touchdown pass in Texas bowl history?

    • 38 Yards

    • 79 Yards

    • 92 Yards

    • 64 Yards

    Correct Answer
    A. 79 Yards
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 17. 

    How many wins did the Texas Longhorns football team have in the 1990's?

    • 41 Wins

    • 83 Wins

    • 74 Wins

    • 99 Wins

    Correct Answer
    A. 74 Wins
    Explanation
    The Texas Longhorns football team had 74 wins in the 1990's.

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  • 18. 

    How many times in the 20th century did Texas defeat Alabama in football?

    • 3

    • 7

    • 11

    • 22

    Correct Answer
    A. 7
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 19. 

    How many times did Texas defeat Arkansas before losing their first game to the Razorbacks?

    • 19 Times

    • 4 Times

    • 10 Times

    • 14 Times

    Correct Answer
    A. 14 Times
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 20. 

    Texas' 2004 win over Arkansas was the team's first in how many years?

    • 19 Years

    • 14 Years

    • 6 Years

    • 27 Years

    Correct Answer
    A. 14 Years
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 21. 

    What was the only football team to defeat Texas in the 2004 season?

    • Southern Cal

    • Michigan

    • Oklahoma

    • Arkansas

    Correct Answer
    A. Oklahoma
    Explanation
    In the 2004 season, the only football team that managed to defeat Texas was Oklahoma.

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  • 22. 

    How many points did the Texas Longhorns football team score in the 2006 season?

    • 548 Points

    • 413 Points

    • 212 Points

    • 467 Points

    Correct Answer
    A. 467 Points
    Explanation
    In the 2006 season, the Texas Longhorns football team scored a total of 467 points.

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  • 23. 

    How many total touchdowns did Texas score in 2006?

    • 52 Touchdowns

    • 39 Touchdowns

    • 84 Touchdowns

    • 63 Touchdowns

    Correct Answer
    A. 63 Touchdowns
    Explanation
    In 2006, Texas scored a total of 63 touchdowns.

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  • 24. 

    In 2006, Texas returned how many punts for touchdowns?

    • 1 Punt

    • 3 Punts

    • 7 Punts

    • 4 Punts

    Correct Answer
    A. 3 Punts
    Explanation
    In 2006, Texas returned three punts for touchdowns.

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  • 25. 

    In a 1946 bowl game, one Texas player scored points in all of these ways except which one?

    • Extra Point

    • Rushing Touchdown

    • Receiving Touchdown

    • Punt Return Touchdown

    Correct Answer
    A. Punt Return Touchdown
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 26. 

    How many field goals did a Texas kicker make in a 1984 bowl game, for a school bowl record?

    • 5 Field Goals

    • 2 Field Goals

    • 3 Field Goals

    • 8 Field Goals

    Correct Answer
    A. 3 Field Goals
    Explanation
    In the 1984 bowl game, the Texas kicker made 3 field goals, which set a school bowl record.

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  • 27. 

    In a 2001 bowl game, how many 100-yard receivers did Texas have?

    • Six

    • Nine

    • Two

    • Four

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 28. 

    The only loss for the Texas Longhorns football team in the 1981 season was to what team?

    • Miami

    • Arkansas

    • Alabama

    • Oklahoma

    Correct Answer
    A. Arkansas
    Explanation
    In the 1981 season, the Texas Longhorns football team only suffered one loss, which was to the Arkansas team.

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  • 29. 

    Texas scored from how far out with 19 seconds left to win the 2005 national championship game?

    • 43 Yards

    • 2 Yards

    • 19 Yards

    • 8 Yards

    Correct Answer
    A. 8 Yards
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 30. 

    In what quarter in 2006 did Texas score the most points over the season?

    • 4th

    • 1st

    • 3rd

    • 2nd

    Correct Answer
    A. 2nd
    Explanation
    In the second quarter of 2006, Texas scored the most points over the season.

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