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Georgia Football Trivia Quiz

Here's some questions on Georgia Bulldog Football. Some are easy, some are hard. Good Luck and Go Dawgs!

A multiple-choice quiz by hp298. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
hp298

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
135,302

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Georgia only played 2 teams in its first season. What were the 2 teams? Hint

Auburn and Florida

Florida and Mercer

Georgia Tech and Florida

Auburn and Mercer

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Question 2 of 10

2. Georgia has played in many different bowl games over the years. What was the first bowl game they played in, and what year was it? Hint

Sugar Bowl, 1940

Orange Bowl, 1941

Orange Bowl, 1942

Sugar Bowl, 1942

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who coached the Georgia team in their first bowl game?

Answer: (first and last name, or last name only)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who does Georgia play against, in the rivalry series that has been dubbed, "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party"? Hint

Florida

Georgia Tech

Auburn

Tennessee

5. Herschel Walker is considered to be one of the greatest athletes to play the game. He played at Georgia from 1980-82, a career that included a National Title and a Heisman. But, do you know what his hometown is? Hint

Wrightsville

Wrightsboro

Whitesboro

Rightsville

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Question 6 of 10

6. Georgia won the 1980 National Title. Who did they play in the 1981 Sugar Bowl to clinch their season? Hint

Pitt

Texas

Penn State

Notre Dame

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who coached the 1980 National Champion Bulldogs?

Answer: (first and last name, or just last name)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Georgia played in the 2000 Outback Bowl. What was the outcome? Hint

28-27, Purdue over Georgia

21-20, Wisconsin over Georgia

33-6, Georgia over Wisconsin

28-25, Georgia over Purdue

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Question 9 of 10

9. Georgia and Auburn were the first SEC teams to play an overtime game. It was at Auburn. What was the outcome of the game? Hint

Georgia won 56-49 in 4 overtimes

Georgia won 63-60 in 3 overtimes

Auburn won 56-49 in 5 overtimes

Auburn won 49-42 in 4 overtimes

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Question 10 of 10

10. The SEC started their Championship game in 1992. Georgia made its first appearance in the title game in 2002. Who did they play? Hint

Auburn

Alabama

LSU

Arkansas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Georgia only played 2 teams in its first season. What were the 2 teams?

Answer: Auburn and Mercer

In 1892, Georgia defeated Mercer 50-0, but lost to Auburn 10-0. The Georgia-Auburn rivalry has been nicknamed the "Oldest Rivalry in the Deep South". Auburn is ahead overall in the series but Georgia dominated Mercer, going a perfect 22-0-0 in the series, including an 81-0 drubbing in 1941, the last year Mercer had a football team.

2. Georgia has played in many different bowl games over the years. What was the first bowl game they played in, and what year was it?

Answer: Orange Bowl, 1942

The Dawgs played TCU in the '42 Orange Bowl. They beat the Horned Frogs 40-26.

3. Who coached the Georgia team in their first bowl game?

Answer: Wally Butts

Butts coached from 1939-1960. He led the Dawgs to eight Bowl appearances, four SEC championships, and one National Title (1942).

4. Who does Georgia play against, in the rivalry series that has been dubbed, "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party"?

Answer: Florida

The game was held annually in Jacksonville, a neutral site. These two teams have made for some interesting matchups. In Georgia's 1980 national championship run, it took a miracle 93 yard pass to eek out a 26-21 win. In 2002, the Gators knocked off the Dawgs 20-13, the only blemish on an otherwise perfect season.

Answer: Wrightsville

Walker graduated from Johnson County High in 1979. He was a freshman sensation for the Dawgs in 1980, leading them to their National Title. He won a Heisman in his 1982 junior season, and then left early for the pros. He set a NCAA career rushing yards record in his three seasons.

6. Georgia won the 1980 National Title. Who did they play in the 1981 Sugar Bowl to clinch their season?

Answer: Notre Dame

Georgia knocked off the Irish 17-10 in New Orleans to be crowned champions. Herschel Walker rushed for over 100 yards and two touchdowns, despite suffering from a dislocated shoulder, leading his team to victory.

7. Who coached the 1980 National Champion Bulldogs?

Answer: Vince Dooley

Dooley coached the Dawgs from 1964-1988. His teams racked up 20 bowl appearances, and six SEC titles in addition to the '80 championship.

8. Georgia played in the 2000 Outback Bowl. What was the outcome?

Answer: 28-25, Georgia over Purdue

Georgia recorded the biggest comeback in Bowl History in this game. Trailing Purdue 25-0, the Dawgs with Quincy Carter at the helm, were able to knock off the Boilermakers in overtime.

9. Georgia and Auburn were the first SEC teams to play an overtime game. It was at Auburn. What was the outcome of the game?

Answer: Georgia won 56-49 in 4 overtimes

Mike Bobo completed a touchdown pass to end regulation at a 28-28 tie. Georgia had been down 28-7, before they came back and they were able to outlast the Tigers through 4 overtimes.

10. The SEC started their Championship game in 1992. Georgia made its first appearance in the title game in 2002. Who did they play?

Answer: Arkansas

Georgia demolished Arkansas 30-3 before a capacity crowd in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. It was the Dawgs' first SEC title in 20 years, and they won it in impressive fashion.

Source: Author hp298

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