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4 Iowa Hawkeyes quizzes and 40 Iowa Hawkeyes trivia questions.
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  Iowa Hawkeyes History   great trivia quiz  
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I have included a few historical tidbits about the history of Iowa football.
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  Hawkeye Football    
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This quiz is dedicated to the Black & Gold of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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  Iowa Hawkeyes 2002    
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Let's ponder on the glorious season of the Hawks of 2002, and the Bowl Season down in Miami.
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  Hawkeyes Football 2001    
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Summary of the Iowa Hawkeyes 2001 season.
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trivia question Quick Question
At which school was legendary Hawkeye football coach Hayden Fry the head coach, just before coming to Iowa?

From Quiz "Hawkeye Football"




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Iowa Hawkeyes Trivia Questions
1. Who was the first Hawkeye to win the Heisman Trophy?

From Quiz Iowa Hawkeyes History

Answer: Nile Kinnick

Nile won the Heisman in 1939. Nile Kinnick was a US Navy pilot during World War II.

2. At which school was legendary Hawkeye football coach Hayden Fry the head coach, just before coming to Iowa?

From Quiz Hawkeye Football

Answer: North Texas

Although Fry did coach at Southern Methodist, he coached at North Texas before leaving for Iowa. Fry led the Hawkeyes to 3 Rose Bowl appearances.

3. What is the first name of the University of Iowa's mascot?

From Quiz Iowa Hawkeyes History

Answer: Herky

Herky was first introduced as a cartoon. Herky made his first appearance on the Hawkeye football field in the late 1950s.

4. Which team did Iowa defeat in the 1996 and 2001 Alamo Bowls?

From Quiz Hawkeye Football

Answer: Texas Tech

In the 1996 Alamo Bowl, Iowa shutout Texas Tech 27-0. In the 2001 Alamo Bowl, Kirk Ferentz won his first bowl game at Iowa by defeating Texas Tech 19-16.

5. What is the name of the Hawkeye's Stadium?

From Quiz Iowa Hawkeyes History

Answer: Kinnick Stadium

It was originally named Iowa Stadium, then was renamed in 1972 after the first Hawkeye to win the much sought after Heisman Trophy, Nile Kinnick.

6. Which quarterback was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 2002?

From Quiz Hawkeye Football

Answer: Brad Banks

Brad Banks was the Heisman Trophy runner-up, AP Player of the year, and Big Ten MVP in his only season as a starting quarterback in 2002.

7. Chuck Long was the quarterback of the Hawkeyes in 1985. He was the Heisman runner-up to which player?

From Quiz Iowa Hawkeyes History

Answer: Bo Jackson

Bo Jackson went on to be the Rookie of the Year in the NFL, a Pro Bowler, and a MLB All-Star.

8. Who did Iowa defeat in the classic #1 vs. #2 game in 1985?

From Quiz Hawkeye Football

Answer: Michigan

The Hawkeyes defeated Michigan 12-10 with a last second field goal by Rob Houghtlin.

9. In 2002, the Hawkeyes finished the season with 2 losses, one to USC in the Orange Bowl, and their only regular season loss came from which team?

From Quiz Iowa Hawkeyes History

Answer: Iowa State

Iowa plays Iowa State every year for the Cy-Hawk Trophy. Iowa won the Cy-Hawk trophy in 2009 with a score of 35-3, making the record of the trophy 22-11 Iowa in the lead. The Cy-Hawk Trophy was first presented in 1977.

10. Who did Chuck Long finish second to, in the 1985 Heisman Trophy voting?

From Quiz Hawkeye Football

Answer: Bo Jackson

Bo Jackson of Auburn edged out Iowa's Chuck Long by 45 points for the 1985 Heisman Trophy.

11. In the 2002 season, Brad Banks became Heisman runner-up to which player?

From Quiz Iowa Hawkeyes History

Answer: Carson Palmer

Brad Banks was a Hawkeye quarterback and went undrafted in the NFL following the 2002 season.

12. Which Iowa running back ran for 314 yards against Tulsa on September 13, 1997?

From Quiz Hawkeye Football

Answer: Tavian Banks

Tavian Banks went on to rush for 1,691 yards in 1997.

13. Who plays Iowa for the Floyd of Rosedale every year?

From Quiz Iowa Hawkeyes History

Answer: Minnesota

The Floyd of Rosedale is a bronze pig statue that originated in 1935. Before Minnesota and Iowa played in 2009, the overall record was 39-33-2, led by Minnesota. There is no trophy game between Iowa, Michigan, or Ohio State.

14. What trophy did Calvin Jones win in 1955?

From Quiz Hawkeye Football

Answer: Outland Trophy

Calvin Jones won the Outland Trophy in 1955, two years later Iowa's Alex Karras won the 1957 Outland Trophy.

15. Legendary Iowa head coach Hayden Fry spent how many seasons at the helm of the Hawkeyes?

From Quiz Iowa Hawkeyes History

Answer: 20

Hayden Fry finished with an overall record of 143-89-6 at Iowa. Hayden coached the Hawkeyes from 1979 to 1998.

16. What was the final score of the 1991 Holiday Bowl against BYU?

From Quiz Hawkeye Football

Answer: 13-13

Iowa and BYU tied 13-13 in BYU quarterback Ty Detmer's last collegiate game.

17. What is the name of Iowa's fight song?

From Quiz Iowa Hawkeyes History

Answer: Iowa Fight Song

The lyrics were written in 1951. Fight, Fight, Fight, for IOWA!

18. Who threw for 558 yards against Indiana, on October 29, 1988?

From Quiz Hawkeye Football

Answer: Chuck Hartlieb

Chuck Hartlieb threw for 3,738 yards in 1988.

19. In 1985, the Iowa Hawkeyes lost only 2 games. The last being in the 1986 Rose Bowl to UCLA, but who beat them in the regular season?

From Quiz Iowa Hawkeyes History

Answer: Ohio State

Iowa ended up with the Big Ten title in 1985 which was Chuck Long's final season. If Iowa had won this bowl game, they would have been the #1 in the country.

20. Which Hawkeye won the 2001 Mosi Tatupu Award?

From Quiz Hawkeye Football

Answer: Kahlil Hill

Kahlil Hill, the son of former NFL wide-receiver J.D. Hill, won the 2001 Mosi Tatupu Award for outstanding special teams player.

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