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  • 1. 

    Which team avenged a 2005 Holiday Bowl loss to the Sooners by beating them 34-33 in September 2006?

    • A.

      USC

    • B.

      LSU

    • C.

      Oregon

    • D.

      Minnesota

    Correct Answer
    C. Oregon
    Explanation
    Oregon avenged their 2005 Holiday Bowl loss to the Sooners by beating them 34-33 in September 2006.

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  • 2. 

    Who coached the Tulane football team during the 2008 season?

    • A.

      Tommy Bowden

    • B.

      Buddy Teevens

    • C.

      Bob Toledo

    • D.

      Ronald Athens

    Correct Answer
    C. Bob Toledo
    Explanation
    Bob Toledo coached the Tulane football team during the 2008 season.

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  • 3. 

    Tulane surrendered 56 points to which conference opponent in a late 2008 football season game?

    • A.

      Clemson

    • B.

      Tulsa

    • C.

      Alabama

    • D.

      Houston

    Correct Answer
    B. Tulsa
    Explanation
    Tulane surrendered 56 points to Tulsa, a conference opponent, in a late 2008 football season game.

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  • 4. 

    Against which two opponents did the Tulane football team play before 90,000+ people in 2008?

    • A.

      Rice & Oregon

    • B.

      Army & Arizona State

    • C.

      Alabama & East Carolina

    • D.

      Alabama & LSU

    Correct Answer
    D. Alabama & LSU
    Explanation
    In 2008, the Tulane football team played against Alabama and LSU in front of a crowd of 90,000+ people.

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  • 5. 

    Who led the Tulane Green Wave with 2,194 passing yards for 2008?

    • A.

      Kevin Moore

    • B.

      Joe Kemp

    • C.

      Scott Elliott

    • D.

      Lester Ricard

    Correct Answer
    A. Kevin Moore
    Explanation
    Kevin Moore led the Tulane Green Wave with 2,194 passing yards for 2008.

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  • 6. 

    The Tulane football team lost its 2008 season opener to which SEC team?

    • A.

      NC State

    • B.

      Florida Atlantic

    • C.

      Vanderbilt

    • D.

      Alabama

    Correct Answer
    D. Alabama
    Explanation
    In the 2008 season opener, the Tulane football team suffered a loss to Alabama, an SEC team. This indicates that Alabama was the stronger team in this particular game and emerged victorious against Tulane.

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  • 7. 

    Tulane came up just short of upsetting which 14th-ranked Skip Holtz-coached team early on in 2008?

    • A.

      East Carolina

    • B.

      William & Mary

    • C.

      Michigan State

    • D.

      LSU

    Correct Answer
    A. East Carolina
    Explanation
    In 2008, Tulane almost pulled off an upset against a 14th-ranked team coached by Skip Holtz. The correct answer is East Carolina.

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  • 8. 

    Who led Tulane in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns for the 2008 season?

    • A.

      Nathan Austin

    • B.

      Scott Elliott

    • C.

      Andre Anderson

    • D.

      Cody Sparks

    Correct Answer
    C. Andre Anderson
    Explanation
    Andre Anderson led Tulane in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns for the 2008 season. This can be inferred from the question, which asks for the player who achieved this feat in that specific season.

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  • 9. 

    Which team did Tulane outscore by the widest margin during the 2008 football season?

    • A.

      Utah

    • B.

      Louisiana-Monroe

    • C.

      Army

    • D.

      Notre Dame

    Correct Answer
    B. Louisiana-Monroe
    Explanation
    Tulane outscored Louisiana-Monroe by the widest margin during the 2008 football season. This means that Tulane scored more points than Louisiana-Monroe by a larger difference compared to the other teams mentioned.

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  • 10. 

    In 1929, a Tulane record for most career touchdowns scored by an individual was set at what number?

    • A.

      37 Touchdowns

    • B.

      59 Touchdowns

    • C.

      16 Touchdowns

    • D.

      90 Touchdowns

    Correct Answer
    A. 37 Touchdowns
    Explanation
    In 1929, an individual at Tulane set a record for the most career touchdowns scored, with a total of 37 touchdowns.

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  • 11. 

    By what margin did Tulane win their 1970 bowl game appearance?

    • A.

      Mar-00

    • B.

      17-0

    • C.

      29-17

    • D.

      17-3

    Correct Answer
    D. 17-3
    Explanation
    In their 1970 bowl game appearance, Tulane won by a margin of 17-3.

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  • 12. 

    In what year did the Tulane football team post its first winning record?

    • A.

      1893

    • B.

      1895

    • C.

      1980

    • D.

      1900

    Correct Answer
    B. 1895
    Explanation
    In 1895, the Tulane football team posted its first winning record. This means that in that particular year, the team had more wins than losses in their overall record. It signifies a significant milestone for the team and showcases their improvement and success in the sport.

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  • 13. 

    In Tulane's 1993 season opener against Alabama, what was the longest Tulane single-player run?

    • A.

      10 Yards

    • B.

      98 Yards

    • C.

      30 Yards

    • D.

      50 Yards

    Correct Answer
    B. 98 Yards
    Explanation
    In Tulane's 1993 season opener against Alabama, the longest Tulane single-player run was 98 yards.

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  • 14. 

    In 1986, a Tulane record for most total tackles by an individual in a season was set at what?

    • A.

      81 Total Tackles

    • B.

      102 Total Tackles

    • C.

      50 Total Tackles

    • D.

      66 Total Tackles

    Correct Answer
    B. 102 Total Tackles
    Explanation
    In 1986, an individual from Tulane University set a record for the most total tackles in a season with 102. This means that throughout the entire season, this player successfully made 102 tackles, which is a significant achievement. It demonstrates their skill, agility, and ability to effectively stop the opposing team's progress. This record highlights the player's exceptional performance and contribution to the team's defense during that season.

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  • 15. 

    In 1945, the Tulane Green Wave football team posted its worst record since what year?

    • A.

      1925

    • B.

      1910

    • C.

      1930

    • D.

      1931

    Correct Answer
    B. 1910
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1910. This means that the Tulane Green Wave football team had not posted a record worse than the one in 1910 until 1945.

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  • 16. 

    How many touchdowns did the Tulane player who had the most rushing yards in 1976 score in that season?

    • A.

      3

    • B.

      9

    • C.

      7

    • D.

      1

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    The Tulane player who had the most rushing yards in 1976 scored 3 touchdowns in that season.

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  • 17. 

    Which of these teams are two of the three teams that Tulane beat in their 1958 losing season?

    • A.

      Texas Tech And Alabama

    • B.

      Fresno State And UCONN

    • C.

      Oklahoma And Kansas

    • D.

      Wisconsin and Arkansas

    Correct Answer
    A. Texas Tech And Alabama
    Explanation
    Tulane beat Texas Tech and Alabama in their 1958 losing season.

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  • 18. 

    In 1997, a Tulane record for most field goals made by an individual in a season was set at how many?

    • A.

      6 Field Goals

    • B.

      12 Field Goals

    • C.

      23 Field Goals

    • D.

      59 Field Goals

    Correct Answer
    C. 23 Field Goals
    Explanation
    In 1997, an individual from Tulane set a record by making 23 field goals in a season.

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  • 19. 

    In 1986, a Tulane player rushed for how many yards to set the team record in that category?

    • A.

      153 Yards

    • B.

      298 Yards

    • C.

      80 Yards

    • D.

      499 Yards

    Correct Answer
    A. 153 Yards
    Explanation
    In 1986, a Tulane player rushed for 153 yards, which set the team record in that category. This means that no other player in Tulane's history had rushed for more yards in a single game than this player did in 1986.

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  • 20. 

    By what margin did Tulane win their 1926 opening game before posting a losing record for the season?

    • A.

      32-0

    • B.

      56-0

    • C.

      82-0

    • D.

      40-0

    Correct Answer
    D. 40-0
    Explanation
    Tulane won their 1926 opening game by a margin of 40-0 before posting a losing record for the season. This means that Tulane's opponents did not score any points in the game, while Tulane scored 40 points. However, despite this strong start, Tulane was unable to maintain their winning streak throughout the season and ended up with a losing record.

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  • 21. 

    What was the longest field goal made by a Tulane player in the 1978 season?

    • A.

      54 Yards

    • B.

      25 Yards

    • C.

      40 Yards

    • D.

      69 Yards

    Correct Answer
    A. 54 Yards
    Explanation
    In the 1978 season, the longest field goal made by a Tulane player was 54 yards.

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  • 22. 

    What was the Tulane football team able to do in each of their five 1904 victories?

    • A.

      Score Over 100 Points Per Game

    • B.

      Score Fewer Than 6 Points Per Game

    • C.

      Make The Other Team Forfeit

    • D.

      Shut Out The Opponent

    Correct Answer
    D. Shut Out The Opponent
    Explanation
    In each of their five 1904 victories, the Tulane football team was able to shut out the opponent. This means that they prevented the opposing team from scoring any points throughout the entire game.

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  • 23. 

    How many overall points did Tulane's football team score in their successful 1900 season?

    • A.

      35 Points

    • B.

      105 Points

    • C.

      60 Points

    • D.

      425 Points

    Correct Answer
    B. 105 Points
    Explanation
    In their successful 1900 season, Tulane's football team scored a total of 105 points.

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  • 24. 

    In 2004, a Tulane player scored how many touchdowns to lead his team in that area?

    • A.

      46 Touchdowns

    • B.

      5 Touchdowns

    • C.

      19 Touchdowns

    • D.

      12 Touchdowns

    Correct Answer
    D. 12 Touchdowns
    Explanation
    In 2004, a Tulane player led his team in touchdowns with a total of 12.

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  • 25. 

    What official Tulane Green Wave song was written for a school contest in 1925?

    • A.

      The Olive Eaters

    • B.

      The Olive Greens

    • C.

      The Olive And The Blue

    • D.

      Here's To The Greenbacks

    Correct Answer
    C. The Olive And The Blue
    Explanation
    "The Olive And The Blue" is the correct answer because it is stated that this official Tulane Green Wave song was written for a school contest in 1925. Therefore, it can be inferred that "The Olive And The Blue" was the winning entry of the contest and became the official song for the Tulane Green Wave.

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  • 26. 

    How many different stadiums did Tulane play in during their 2006 season?

    • A.

      11 Stadiums

    • B.

      5 Stadiums

    • C.

      1 Stadium

    • D.

      4 Stadiums

    Correct Answer
    A. 11 Stadiums
    Explanation
    Tulane played in 11 different stadiums during their 2006 season. This suggests that they had a diverse schedule and had to travel to various locations for their games. Playing in multiple stadiums could be due to factors such as home games, away games, and neutral site games. It shows that Tulane had a wide range of opponents and had to adapt to different playing environments throughout the season.

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  • 27. 

    How many points did Tulane score in their 1925 season opener?

    • A.

      77 Points

    • B.

      14 Points

    • C.

      12 Points

    • D.

      32 Points

    Correct Answer
    A. 77 Points
    Explanation
    In the 1925 season opener, Tulane scored 77 points.

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  • 28. 

    What popular Tulane Green Wave song was reprinted from a game program in 1924?

    • A.

      The Hijinks

    • B.

      The Hullabaloo

    • C.

      The Big Fuss

    • D.

      The Shenanigans

    Correct Answer
    B. The Hullabaloo
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Hullabaloo. The question asks for the popular Tulane Green Wave song that was reprinted from a game program in 1924. The Hullabaloo is a well-known Tulane University fight song that has been used for many years.

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  • 29. 

    What was the overall win-loss record for the 1948 Tulane Green Wave football team?

    • A.

      0 Wins, 9 Losses, 1 Tie

    • B.

      9 Wins, 1 Loss

    • C.

      11 Wins, 1 Loss

    • D.

      2 Wins, 4 Losses, 4 Ties

    Correct Answer
    B. 9 Wins, 1 Loss
    Explanation
    The 1948 Tulane Green Wave football team had a record of 9 wins and 1 loss.

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  • 30. 

    In 1973, what became Tulane's single-player record for most sacks in a single season?

    • A.

      42 Sacks

    • B.

      1 Sack

    • C.

      26 Sacks

    • D.

      14 Sacks

    Correct Answer
    D. 14 Sacks
    Explanation
    In 1973, Tulane's single-player record for most sacks in a single season was 14. This means that a player on the Tulane football team achieved 14 sacks during that particular season, which was a remarkable accomplishment. It is worth noting that the other options provided, such as 42 sacks, 1 sack, and 26 sacks, are not the correct answers and do not represent the record set by Tulane in 1973.

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