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1.

Which coach led Texas to a SWC title and also played at Texas?
- A.
  
  Fred Akers
- B.
  
  David McWilliams
- C.
  
  Mack Brown
- D.
  
  John Mackovic
Correct Answer
B. David McWilliams
2.

What school did David McWilliams coach at for before becoming Texas head coach?
- A.
  
  Texas A&M
- B.
  
  Baylor
- C.
  
  Houston
- D.
  
  Texas Tech
Correct Answer
D. Texas Tech
3.

In 2004 Texas made the biggest comeback in school history against what team?
- A.
  
  Oklahoma
- B.
  
  Oklahoma State
- C.
  
  Texas Tech
- D.
  
  Kansas State
Correct Answer
B. Oklahoma State
4.

Who made the winning score for Texas in the 2004 Rose Bowl?
- A.
  
  Bo Scaife
- B.
  
  Vince Young
- C.
  
  Cedric Benson
- D.
  
  Dusty Magnum
Correct Answer
D. Dusty Magnum
5.

In 2005 Texas was given an Espy Award for what category?
- A.
  
  Best Game
- B.
  
  Best Coach
- C.
  
  Best Sports Team
- D.
  
  Best Male Athlete
Correct Answer
A. Best Game
6.

Against what team did Texas wear throwback jerseys in 2005?
- A.
  
  Louisiana Lafayette
- B.
  
  Baylor
- C.
  
  Rice
- D.
  
  Ohio State
Correct Answer
A. Louisiana Lafayette
7.

What city is the annual Texas and Oklahoma game played in?
- A.
  
  Dallas
- B.
  
  El Paso
- C.
  
  Houston
- D.
  
  San Antonio
Correct Answer
A. Dallas
8.

How many consecutive years had Texas lost to Oklahoma before 2005?
- A.
  
  Five
- B.
  
  Six
- C.
  
  Four
- D.
  
  Seven
Correct Answer
A. Five
9.

When Texas won the National Championship game in 2005 how many wins did they have in their history?
- A.
  
  600
- B.
  
  900
- C.
  
  700
- D.
  
  800
Correct Answer
D. 800
10.

What is the longest winning streak in Texas' history?
- A.
  
  30
- B.
  
  35
- C.
  
  20
- D.
  
  25
Correct Answer
A. 30
11.

How many players on Texas' 2005 team rushed for 10 touchdowns?
- A.
  
  Two
- B.
  
  Zero
- C.
  
  One
- D.
  
  Four
Correct Answer
D. Four
12.

How long was Texas' winning streak when they lost to Ohio State in 2006?
- A.
  
  25
- B.
  
  24
- C.
  
  21
- D.
  
  17
Correct Answer
C. 21
13.

What team did Colt McCoy throw a record number of touchdown passes against in 2006?
- A.
  
  Kansas
- B.
  
  Iowa State
- C.
  
  Rice
- D.
  
  Baylor
Correct Answer
D. Baylor
14.

How many consecutive wins did Texas have against Texas A&M before the loss in 2006?
- A.
  
  Nine
- B.
  
  Eight
- C.
  
  Six
- D.
  
  Four
Correct Answer
C. Six
15.

In 2007 Texas defensive coordinator Gene Chizik left Texas to coach what school?
- A.
  
  Kansas
- B.
  
  Iowa State
- C.
  
  Iowa
- D.
  
  Kansas State
Correct Answer
B. Iowa State
16.

What team will Texas be playing for the first time ever in the 2007 home opener?
- A.
  
  TCU
- B.
  
  Central Florida
- C.
  
  Arkansas State
- D.
  
  North Texas
Correct Answer
C. Arkansas State
17.

During which game in 2006 did Colt McCoy get injured?
- A.
  
  Kansas
- B.
  
  Missouri
- C.
  
  Oklahoma State
- D.
  
  Kansas State
Correct Answer
D. Kansas State
18.

What was the most points a Texas team ever scored and still lost the game?
- A.
  
  38
- B.
  
  52
- C.
  
  47
- D.
  
  42
Correct Answer
D. 42
19.

What rival is mentioned in Texas' fight song?
- A.
  
  Texas Tech
- B.
  
  Texas A&M
- C.
  
  Colorado
- D.
  
  Oklahoma
Correct Answer
B. Texas A&M
20.

Who was the only Texas Longhorn football player to be an All-American twice in the 80's?
- A.
  
  Kenneth Sims
- B.
  
  Johnny Walker
- C.
  
  James Brown
- D.
  
  Tony Jones
Correct Answer
A. Kenneth Sims
21.

What Texas quarterback threw the most career interceptions?
- A.
  
  Peter Gardere
- B.
  
  Bret Stafford
- C.
  
  Major Applewhite
- D.
  
  James Brown
Correct Answer
A. Peter Gardere
22.

What is the record for most rushing yards in a single game by a Texas player?
- A.
  
  350
- B.
  
  300
- C.
  
  250
- D.
  
  325
Correct Answer
A. 350
23.

Who is another Texas player besides Ricky William to rush for five touchdowns in one game?
- A.
  
  Earl Campbell
- B.
  
  Cedric Benson
- C.
  
  Vince Young
- D.
  
  Eric Metcalf
Correct Answer
B. Cedric Benson
24.

What is the record for most victories by a freshman quarterback?
- A.
  
  Major Applewhite
- B.
  
  Shrea Morenz
- C.
  
  Colt McCoy
- D.
  
  Vince Young
Correct Answer
C. Colt McCoy
25.

A 2005 game saw the Texas Longhorns with a 19-point deficit against what 0-4 conference team?
- A.
  
  Kansas State
- B.
  
  Texas A&M
- C.
  
  Nebraska
- D.
  
  Oklahoma State
Correct Answer
D. Oklahoma State
26.

By which blowout score did the Texas Longhorns defeat Colorado in 2005?
- A.
  
  70-3
- B.
  
  22-1
- C.
  
  54-6
- D.
  
  42-10
Correct Answer
A. 70-3
27.

Going into the 2006 Rose Bowl, how many consecutive games had the Texas Longhorns won?
- A.
  
  34
- B.
  
  21
- C.
  
  19
- D.
  
  16
Correct Answer
C. 19
28.

Against which team did the 2007 Texas Longhorns mount a 21-point fourth-quarter comeback?
- A.
  
  Baylor
- B.
  
  New Mexico State
- C.
  
  Texas Tech
- D.
  
  Oklahoma State
Correct Answer
D. Oklahoma State
29.

What is the only tight end in Texas Longhorns history to make the All-American team twice?
- A.
  
  Stephen Clark
- B.
  
  Bo Scaife
- C.
  
  Derek Lewis
- D.
  
  Pat Fitzgerald
Correct Answer
D. Pat Fitzgerald
30.

What freshman set a Texas Longhorns record for most receiving yards by a freshman in a game in 2000?
- A.
  
  Kwame Cavill
- B.
  
  B. J. Johnson
- C.
  
  Wayne McGarity
- D.
  
  Roy Williams
Correct Answer
B. B. J. Johnson

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The Ultimate Texas Longhorns Football Quiz

Which coach led Texas to a SWC title and also played at Texas?

What school did David McWilliams coach at for before becoming Texas head coach?

In 2004 Texas made the biggest comeback in school history against what team?

Who made the winning score for Texas in the 2004 Rose Bowl?

In 2005 Texas was given an Espy Award for what category?

Against what team did Texas wear throwback jerseys in 2005?

What city is the annual Texas and Oklahoma game played in?

How many consecutive years had Texas lost to Oklahoma before 2005?

When Texas won the National Championship game in 2005 how many wins did they have in their history?

What is the longest winning streak in Texas' history?

How many players on Texas' 2005 team rushed for 10 touchdowns?

How long was Texas' winning streak when they lost to Ohio State in 2006?

What team did Colt McCoy throw a record number of touchdown passes against in 2006?

How many consecutive wins did Texas have against Texas A&M before the loss in 2006?

In 2007 Texas defensive coordinator Gene Chizik left Texas to coach what school?

What team will Texas be playing for the first time ever in the 2007 home opener?

During which game in 2006 did Colt McCoy get injured?

What was the most points a Texas team ever scored and still lost the game?

What rival is mentioned in Texas' fight song?

Who was the only Texas Longhorn football player to be an All-American twice in the 80's?

What Texas quarterback threw the most career interceptions?

What is the record for most rushing yards in a single game by a Texas player?

Who is another Texas player besides Ricky William to rush for five touchdowns in one game?

What is the record for most victories by a freshman quarterback?

A 2005 game saw the Texas Longhorns with a 19-point deficit against what 0-4 conference team?

By which blowout score did the Texas Longhorns defeat Colorado in 2005?

Going into the 2006 Rose Bowl, how many consecutive games had the Texas Longhorns won?

Against which team did the 2007 Texas Longhorns mount a 21-point fourth-quarter comeback?

What is the only tight end in Texas Longhorns history to make the All-American team twice?

What freshman set a Texas Longhorns record for most receiving yards by a freshman in a game in 2000?