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    Which Arizona State player was the highest rated college quarterback for 2005?

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  • 2. 

    Who did Oklahoma University defeat in the 1968 Orange Bowl?

    • Georgia

    • Georgia Tech

    • Florida State

    • Tennessee

    Correct Answer
    A. Tennessee
  • 3. 

    In 1961, Duke faced Arkansas in which Bowl game?

    • The Orange Bowl

    • The Rose Bowl

    • The Cotton Bowl

    • The Fiesta Bowl

    Correct Answer
    A. The Cotton Bowl
  • 4. 

    Who was the 1965 Heisman Trophy winner from USC?

    • O.J. Simpson

    • Mike Garrett

    • Matt Leinart

    • Marcus Allen

    Correct Answer
    A. Mike Garrett
  • 5. 

    What network has an agreement to televise the Rose Bowl for the years of 2006-2014?

    • Fox

    • TNT

    • NBC

    • ABC

    Correct Answer
    A. ABC
  • 6. 

    Who does the strong safety line up on the same side as?

    • The Head Coach

    • The Cornerback

    • The Quarterback

    • The Tight End

    Correct Answer
    A. The Tight End
  • 7. 

    What is the name for an unsuccessful attempt to catch a ball that includes touching it?

    • Muff

    • Stuff

    • Guff

    • Bluff

    Correct Answer
    A. Muff
  • 8. 

    Which term describes early college football games where each side gave up a few of their own rules?

    • Concessionary Rules

    • Mandatory Rules

    • Concrete Rules

    • Canteen Rules

    Correct Answer
    A. Concessionary Rules
  • 9. 

    What was the name of the version of college football that was played in America in 1820?

    • Ballown

    • Balloon

    • Soccer

    • Football

    Correct Answer
    A. Ballown
  • 10. 

    How many Division 1A players held a division-best .64 interceptions-per-game average in 2004?

    • 100

    • 2

    • 12

    • 9

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
  • 11. 

    In what year was the fourth down added to the college football rules?

    • 1850

    • 1912

    • 1960

    • 2002

    Correct Answer
    A. 1912
  • 12. 

    What was a common criticism of football by college faculties in the mid-19th century?

    • Too Gentle

    • Decreased School Spirit

    • Destroyed School Property

    • Too Boring

    Correct Answer
    A. Destroyed School Property
  • 13. 

    How long was a college football field before the changes that were made in 1881?

    • 40 Yards

    • 300 Yards

    • 140 Yards

    • 200 Yards

    Correct Answer
    A. 140 Yards
  • 14. 

    Which bowl game was first known as the Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl?

    • The Holiday Bowl

    • The Independence Bowl

    • The Emerald Bowl

    • The San Francisco Bowl

    Correct Answer
    A. The Emerald Bowl
  • 15. 

    How many coaches did the Oklahoma State Cowboys have during the 1960's?

    • Three

    • One

    • Two

    • Nine

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
  • 16. 

    What Northwestern football coach was hired in 1978 and posted a 1-31-1 record?

    • Rick Venturi

    • Alex Agase

    • Lou Saban

    • Dennis Green

    Correct Answer
    A. Rick Venturi
  • 17. 

    In 1965, what team did Alabama outscore to win the Orange Bowl?

    • UCLA

    • Missouri

    • Nebraska

    • Texas A&M

    Correct Answer
    A. Nebraska
  • 18. 

    How many points did Duke score to beat Arkansas in the Cotton bowl in 1961?

    • 7 Points

    • 14 Points

    • 28 Points

    • 10 Points

    Correct Answer
    A. 7 Points
  • 19. 

    Which bowl game did Florida State win against Texas Tech in 1977 with a score of 40 to 17?

    • Peach Bowl

    • Gator Bowl

    • Orange Bowl

    • Tangerine Bowl

    Correct Answer
    A. Tangerine Bowl
  • 20. 

    Under Jerry Claiborne, Virginia Tech was ranked 12th winningest program in the country during which years?

    • 1976-1999

    • 1963-1967

    • 1962-1978

    • 1963-1968

    Correct Answer
    A. 1963-1967
  • 21. 

    What Texas Tech alumnus was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1974?

    • Tim Baker

    • Marcus Coleman

    • Joe Barnes

    • Stan David

    Correct Answer
    A. Joe Barnes
  • 22. 

    On December 21, 1979 in a Holiday Bowl Game Indiana defeats Brigham Young in a game that produced how many first downs?

    • 52

    • 11

    • 43

    • 75

    Correct Answer
    A. 52
  • 23. 

    For which school did Dexter Jackson play college football?

    • Iowa

    • Georgia Tech

    • Michigan

    • Florida State

    Correct Answer
    A. Florida State
  • 24. 

    How many Big Ten Football games did ABC/ESPN agree to show in the 2006 Big Ten agreement?

    • Up to 41 games

    • A Minimum of 112

    • No More than 12

    • Up to 65 Games

    Correct Answer
    A. Up to 41 games
  • 25. 

    At a May 2007 meeting, Big-12 Conference officials considered which rule change?

    • Eliminating Basketball Playoffs

    • Increasing Football Eligibility

    • Increasing Conference Size

    • Decreasing Conference Size

    Correct Answer
    A. Increasing Football Eligibility
  • 26. 

    How many Division 1A players held a 12-points-per-game average in the 2000 season?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 56

    • 0

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
  • 27. 

    On what day was the first night-time college football game played under field lights?

    • 8667

    • 25720

    • 30607

    • 11110

    Correct Answer
    A. 8667
  • 28. 

    Which of the following is not part of a four-man officiating crew in college football?

    • An Umpire

    • A Referee

    • A Linesman

    • A Field Judge

    Correct Answer
    A. A Field Judge
  • 29. 

    Which of the following is not a responsibility of a college football official?

    • Using Proper Signals

    • The Application Of Rules

    • Recording Fouls

    • Making Sure The Players Arrive

    Correct Answer
    A. Making Sure The Players Arrive
  • 30. 

    What was a common criticism of the 2005 Division 1-A allowance of an extra game per season?

    • Overplayed And Tired Athletes

    • Players Neglected Their Studies

    • Less Time For Other Sports

    • Players Didn't Like An Extra Game

    Correct Answer
    A. Overplayed And Tired Athletes

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