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Quiz about Greatest Plays in Football History

Greatest Plays in Football History Quiz

This is a quiz about some of the greatest finishes and greatest plays ever in football.

A multiple-choice quiz by REBEL4LIFE. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
REBEL4LIFE

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
304,188

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2419

Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (0/10), Guest 152 (0/10), Guest 98 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1984, what Boston College quarterback threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to win the game 47-45 over Miami Hurricanes? Hint

Joe Montana

Matt Ryan

Doug Flutie

Kordell Stewart

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Question 2 of 10

2. Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Tyrone Prothro caught an amazing touchdown catch in a 2005 game over the head of a defender from what school? Hint

Tennessee

Mississippi State

Southern Miss

Tulane

3. Nathan Vasher for the Chicago Bears returned a missed field goal for a touchdown during a game in 2005. It was the longest play in NFL history. How long was the return and who was the other team? Hint

106 yards, Broncos

133 yards, Browns

108 yards, Packers

108 yards, 49ers

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1994, Colorado trailed Michigan at the Big House. On the game's final play, Colorado QB Kordell Stewart completed a Hail Mary pass to Michael Westbrook to beat the Wolverines 27-26. By what name is this famous play now known as? Hint

The Miracle in Michigan

One Last Shot

The Play

Throw It As Far As You Can And Hope for The Best

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2002, the Kentucky Wildcats thought they had a victory over the heavily-favored LSU Tigers. With one play left, LSU scored a game-winning touchdown. What was the final score? Hint

53-49

31-28

33-30

42-40

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Question 6 of 10

6. On 4th and 18, the Boise State Broncos perfomed a miracle play and scored the game tying touchdown against Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl. What was the play? Hint

Trick Question, Boise State played Texas in the Fiesta Bowl

WR Reverse Pass

Hook and Ladder

Statue of Liberty

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Question 7 of 10

7. Known as the Immaculate Reception, what Steeler player caught this famous catch and ran it in for a touchdown to win the 1972 AFC Divisional playoffs over the Oakland Raiders? Hint

Frenchy Fuqua

Franco Harris

Lynn Swan

Anthony LaBrazzer

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 2000 AFC Wildcard playoffs, the Tennessee Titans returned a kickoff with under 15 seconds left and took it all the way for a touchdown to win the game. What was the team they were playing? Hint

San Diego Chargers

Chicago Bears

Baltimore Ravens

Buffalo Bills

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Question 9 of 10

9. During the 1982 Stanford vs Cal game, Cal returned a kickoff at the end of the game to win. But what happened at the end of the game to make this play so famous? Hint

The Stanford cheerleaders were on the field

A parachuter landed on the field

The field goals fell down

The Stanford band was on the field

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Question 10 of 10

10. During the 1982 Stanford vs Cal game, Cal returned a kickoff at the end of the game to win. During that same play, how many laterals did Cal have at the end? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1984, what Boston College quarterback threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to win the game 47-45 over Miami Hurricanes?

Answer: Doug Flutie

In one of college football's most famous plays, Hurricanes led Boston College 45-41 with six seconds left. On the last play of the game, Quarterback Doug Flutie scrambled away from the defense and threw a 48-yard Hail Mary pass that was caught in the end zone by Gerard Phelan.

2. Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Tyrone Prothro caught an amazing touchdown catch in a 2005 game over the head of a defender from what school?

Answer: Southern Miss

Alabama WR Tyrone Prothro showed extreme concentration and great strength when he caught the ball behind the head of Southern Mississippi's Jasper Faulk on a hail-mary pass, as both fell into the end zone.

Answer: 108 yards, 49ers

Being called the Windy City sure helped on that day. Devin Hester also from the Bears, tied that record off a missed field goal.

Answer: The Miracle in Michigan

Colorado won the game over Michigan 27-26.

5. In 2002, the Kentucky Wildcats thought they had a victory over the heavily-favored LSU Tigers. With one play left, LSU scored a game-winning touchdown. What was the final score?

Answer: 33-30

The Kentucky fans were celebrating on the field, and too bad they lost.

6. On 4th and 18, the Boise State Broncos perfomed a miracle play and scored the game tying touchdown against Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl. What was the play?

Answer: Hook and Ladder

One of the greatest games of all-time. Boise State took it in OT and went for a two-point conversion, and got it off the Statue of Liberty.

7. Known as the Immaculate Reception, what Steeler player caught this famous catch and ran it in for a touchdown to win the 1972 AFC Divisional playoffs over the Oakland Raiders?

Answer: Franco Harris

Terry Bradshaw meant to throw it to Frenchy Fuqua, but he was hit once he touched the ball, and Franco Harris was there to catch it before it hit the ground.

Answer: Buffalo Bills

Known as the Music City Miracle, Tennessee's Lorenzo Neal received the kickoff and handed the ball off to tight end Frank Wycheck, who then lateraled the ball across the field to Kevin Dyson, who then ran for a 75-yard touchdown and an unbelievable Titans win.

9. During the 1982 Stanford vs Cal game, Cal returned a kickoff at the end of the game to win. But what happened at the end of the game to make this play so famous?

Answer: The Stanford band was on the field

A poor trombone player got wacked in the end zone by Cal's Kevin Moen.

10. During the 1982 Stanford vs Cal game, Cal returned a kickoff at the end of the game to win. During that same play, how many laterals did Cal have at the end?

Answer: 5

It seemed like 20, but Cal only performed five laterals.

Source: Author REBEL4LIFE

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