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Famous Alumni - Football Trivia Quiz

Where did these famous football players go to college before shining in the pros? All are Multiple Choice and several are easy.

A multiple-choice quiz by stuartnc31. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
stuartnc31

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,896

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1618

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where did Larry Csonka attend college? Hint

Army

Pittsburgh

Penn State

Syracuse

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did Redskin great John Riggins go to college? Hint

Kansas

Michigan

Kansas State

Michigan State

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where did Jerome Bettis attend college? Hint

Indiana

Notre Dame

Purdue

Texas

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Question 4 of 10

4. Kellen Winslow of the Chargers attended what university? Hint

Michigan

Maine

Maryland

Missouri

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Question 5 of 10

5. QB Brett Favre played college football for what team? Hint

Mississippi State University

Wisconsin - Green Bay

University of Mississippi

Southern Mississippi

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Question 6 of 10

6. RB Barry Sanders went to what university? Hint

Texas A & M

Oklahoma University

Oklahoma State University

University of Texas

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Question 7 of 10

7. Rams great Marshall Faulk attended what university? Hint

San Jose State

Cal Berkley

Fresno State

San Diego State

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Question 8 of 10

8. Steeler great Terry Bradshaw played collegiately where? Hint

Louisiana State

Louisiana Tech

Florida

Florida State

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Question 9 of 10

9. Dan Fouts played his college football for whom? Hint

Oregon State

Washington State

Washington

Oregon

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Question 10 of 10

10. What university did Walter Payton attend? Hint

Jefferson State

Montclair State

Jackson State

Mississippi State

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did Larry Csonka attend college?

Answer: Syracuse

Big Zonk was an Orangeman and then a member of the Dolphins undefeated team.

2. Where did Redskin great John Riggins go to college?

Answer: Kansas

This Jayhawk started as a Jet, then became a Redskin.

3. Where did Jerome Bettis attend college?

Answer: Notre Dame

He was mainly a fullback for the Fighting Irish.

4. Kellen Winslow of the Chargers attended what university?

Answer: Missouri

He was later inducted in the hall of fame for his excellent career.

5. QB Brett Favre played college football for what team?

Answer: Southern Mississippi

He lost his final game in a bowl appearance against NC State University.

6. RB Barry Sanders went to what university?

Answer: Oklahoma State University

He teamed with Thurman Thomas before joining the Lions.

7. Rams great Marshall Faulk attended what university?

Answer: San Diego State

Faulk was an Aztec before becoming a Colt.

8. Steeler great Terry Bradshaw played collegiately where?

Answer: Louisiana Tech

He was a Cajun before becoming king of the Steel City.

9. Dan Fouts played his college football for whom?

Answer: Oregon

He was a Duck before leading the Chargers in their high powered attack.

10. What university did Walter Payton attend?

Answer: Jackson State

Sweetness has been missed by the entire football world since his premature passing.

Source: Author stuartnc31

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