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6 Texas Longhorns quizzes and 60 Texas Longhorns trivia questions.
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  10 Questions on Texas Longhorns Football    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hey all you die-hard Texas Longhorns fans, this one is for you. Loved by few, hated by many, but respected by all!
Average, 10 Qns, kellguyusa, Sep 29 04
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  Texas Longhorns 2006    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
After winning their first national championship since 1970, the Texas Longhorns were back at it in 2006.
Tough, 10 Qns, hf2ndbaseman, Dec 31 06
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  10 Question Texas Longhorns Football Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It took a while, but the Horns finally won college football's ultimate prize again on January 4, 2006. Enjoy, and Hook'Em!
Tough, 10 Qns, hornmafia, Sep 27 06
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  Texas Longhorn Football    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Football is a way of life in Texas, and nowhere is that more true than at the University of Texas.
Difficult, 15 Qns, hornmafia, Apr 17 07
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  National Champion 2006: Texas Longhorns    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hooked 'em! Take the challenge of the 2005-06 National Champion Texas Longhorns!
Difficult, 10 Qns, mikebegone, Jul 01 06
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  Burnt Orange Fever    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Texas Longhorn football fans, this one was made especially for you! Hook 'Em Horns!
Average, 5 Qns, kellguyusa, Nov 30 02
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trivia question Quick Question
In the 2006 version of the Red River Shootout, which defensive player recovered a fumble for a touchdown, and also intercepted a pass?

From Quiz "Texas Longhorns 2006"




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Texas Longhorns Trivia Questions
1. What team did Texas defeat for the 2005 National Title (in the 2006 Rose Bowl)?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: USC

They two were ranked No. 1 and No. 2 and had the two highest-scoring offenses in football. The month-long hype did not disappoint as Texas overcame a late deficit to prevail, 41-38.

2. How many Associated Press (AP) National Titles did the Longhorns win in the 20th century?

From Quiz Texas Longhorn Football

Answer: 2

In both 1963 and 1969. Texas won a third title in 1970, but it was the UPI championship, awarded before the bowl season. Nebraska won the AP crown that year.

3. What ranking did Rivals.com give the Longhorns recruiting class of 2001?

From Quiz Burnt Orange Fever

Answer: 1

Texas's recruiting class of 2001 was almost unanimously ranked #1 by all of the major publications. Mack Brown has once again proven his billing, as arguably the best college football recruiter in the game today.

4. What former Texas running back won the Heisman Trophy in 1999?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: Ricky Williams

Ricky Williams later played in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints.

5. Vince Young nabbed MVP honors with an incredible game against USC in the 2006 Rose Bowl, but which two other Longhorns also found their way into the end zone for touchdowns?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: Ramonce Taylor and Selvin Young

Selvin Young scored on a late toss from Vince Young to put Texas ahead 10-7, and Ramance Taylor's TD run later in the second quarter gave Texas a 17-7 lead.

6. This former All-American for UT, coached the Longhorns to the 1990 SWC Title. Who was he?

From Quiz Texas Longhorn Football

Answer: David McWilliams

Coach Mac was a tri-captain for the 1963 National Title squad, and also shares my birthday (4-18).

7. What are the last two lines of "The Eyes of Texas?"

From Quiz Burnt Orange Fever

Answer: The eyes of Texas are upon you, 'til Gabriel blows his horn

The song is proudly sung at the end of every athletic contest, with the "Hook 'Em Horn" signs held high in the air.

8. What 2000 Longhorn was the son of a former Super Bowl MVP?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: Chris Simms

Chris Simms, son of former NY Giant quarterback Phil Simms, is expected to share duties with incumbent Major Applewhite. The sophomore southpaw is heralded for his strong arm and 'Montana-like' vision.

9. Which two Longhorns heard their names called during the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: Vince Young and Michael Huff

Young went No. 3 overall to Tennessee, and Huff went No. 7 to Oakland. Griffin went to Minnesota in the second round. Johnson and Benson were first round selections in 2005.

10. Ricky Williams wore the jersey number 11 for several years before switching to 34. But, he also wore one other number, in one game only. What was it?

From Quiz Texas Longhorn Football

Answer: 37

Ricky wore number 37 against OU in the 1998 Red River Shoot-out, to honor the late Doak Walker.

11. What 2002 preseason ranking did Street and Smith's give Texas?

From Quiz Burnt Orange Fever

Answer: 1

Street and Smith's, along with Texas Magazine, picked Texas to take home the national championship for the 2002 season. All 5 major publications (including Athlon Sports, Lindy's, Sporting News) have picked Texas at least in the top 3, a billing no other school receieved.

12. Who was the head coach of the Horns in 1999?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: Mack Brown

Mack Brown, former head coach of North Carolina, has compiled an 18-8 record, and 2 bowl appearances in his first 2 seasons at the helm. His charisma and recruiting savvy have become legendary. Just take a look at the recruiting class of 1999, voted number one in America by several leading publications.

13. Texas saw its 280-game scoring streak, the longest active string in Division 1 at the time, snapped in 2004. What opponent became the first team since 1980 to shutout the Horns?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: Oklahoma & Sooners & OU & Oklahoma Sooners

The shutout marked the final loss of Vince Young's college career.

14. Everyone knows that Texas plays Oklahoma each year in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. It's often the defining moment of each team's season. What Texas QB once led the Horns to four consecutive wins over the Sooners?

From Quiz Texas Longhorn Football

Answer: Peter Gardere

Bobby Layne never lost to OU, but Peter "The Great" led underdog Texas over the Sooners in 89, 90, 91, and 92.

15. Which team finished the 2001 regular season with the top-ranked defense in the country?

From Quiz Burnt Orange Fever

Answer: Texas

Texas returns 7 players on defense from a unit that was statistically the best in 2001.

16. Which team did Texas beat 3 out 4 contests from 1998-2001?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: Nebraska

Texas, since the inception of the Big 12, has owned Nebraska. With the exception of the Big 12 Championship game loss in '99, Texas has had their way with the Huskers.

17. Texas pulled off the biggest comeback win in school history against Oklahoma State in 2004, erasing a 35-7 second quarter deficit. What was the final score?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: 56-35

Vince Young threw a TD pass to Bo Scaife in the final seconds of the first half to close the lead to 35-14, and then the Horns reeled off six second half TDs.

18. Texas defeated in-state rival Texas A&M, for the final SWC Championship in 1995. What was the score of that game?

From Quiz Texas Longhorn Football

Answer: 16-6

In a mild upset, Texas beat the Aggies at Kyle Field, where A&M rarely lost.

19. In games between Texas and Oklahoma, which school has more victories?

From Quiz Burnt Orange Fever

Answer: Texas

Texas leads the overall series by almost a 20 game margin.

20. According to most publications, what was the Horns' 2000 preseason ranking?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: top ten

Texas was ranked number seven in the Associated Press's preseason poll.

21. From 1996-2005, Texas played in four of the Big XII's conference championship games. How many conference championships did they win in that time?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: 2

Texas won the inaugural Big XII title 37-27 over Nebraska, and the 2005 title against Colorado 70-3. Nebraska avenged their 1996 loss with a 22-6 victory over Texas in 1999, and Colorado denied the Horns a trip to the BCS title game with a 39-37 win in 2001.

22. Texas also won the first Big 12 Championship, clinching the victory with a memorable 4th-and-1 call, deep in their own territory, with little time remaining. What was the name of the play?

From Quiz Texas Longhorn Football

Answer: Steelers Roll Left

I can still hear the call... "Brown on a roll, gonna throw it, got him WIDE OPEN BABY!" What a game. Mackovic borrowed that play from Bill Cowher's playbook, and it worked to perfection. 53 Veer Pass, by the way, was the 4th Down call in the 1960 "Big Shootout" game with Arkansas.

23. Who was picked to win the South Division of the Big 12 in the 2000 season?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: Texas

The Longhorns were picked to meet Nebraska for the Big 12 championship game, pitting North division champs against South division champs.

24. Prior to the 2006 home game with Ohio State, the University of Texas dedicated an eight foot statue of what former Longhorn great, outside the DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: Earl Campbell

Campbell won the 1977 Heisman Trophy before embarking on a Hall of Fame NFL career. Unfortunately, his special night was marred by an Ohio State victory.

25. Heisman Trophy winner Earl Campbell hailed from what Texas town?

From Quiz Texas Longhorn Football

Answer: Tyler

"The Tyler Rose" became Texas' first Heisman winner in 1977.

26. What is the University's slogan?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: Hook 'Em Horns

27. Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams hails from what California town?

From Quiz Texas Longhorn Football

Answer: San Diego

The Dreaded One played at Patrick Henry HS in San Diego. One of his most famous teammates, Bryant Westbrook, was from Oceanside.

28. What song is sung by coaches, players, and fans alike following each and every football game?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: Eyes of Texas

The Eyes of Texas is sang after every Texas sporting event, whether it's swimming, golf, or badminton.

29. DKR-Memorial Stadium debuted a new video screen at the home opener against North Texas in 2006. What nickname did fans give the new screen, which at the time of its debut was the world's largest?

From Quiz Texas Longhorns Football

Answer: Godzillatron

Godzillatron got off to a rocky start in the first game of the season, but the HD capabilities in subsequent games helped silence the critics.

30. Texas narrowly missed a shot at the National Championship in 1983, when they lost in the 1984 Cotton Bowl. What team derailed the Horns in that game?

From Quiz Texas Longhorn Football

Answer: Georgia

Craig Curry will forever be linked to the infamous fumble that led to a late Georgia touchdown. The Horns are still trying to recover from the downward spiral that loss caused.

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