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Heisman Trophy Alma Maters [1] Quiz

This quiz takes famous Heisman trophy winners and nominees, and tests you on whether or not you know where they went to college.

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

Author
QuikshotRTCW

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
269,033

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
13 / 15

Plays
1981

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. Tim Brown, one of only a few wide receivers to ever win the Heisman Trophy, attended what college? Hint

Michigan

Notre Dame

Ohio State

Tennessee

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Question 2 of 15

2. Mike Rozier, the running back out of Nebraska, won the 1983 Heisman trophy by beating out what famous Brigham Young quarterback? Hint

Joe Montana

Ty Detmer

Steve Young

Jim McMahon

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Question 3 of 15

3. Carson Palmer won the 2002 Trophy with what college? Hint

Southern California

Virginia Tech

West Virginia

Nebraska

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which Michigan defensive back was the first defensive back to ever win the Heisman Trophy? Hint

Ty Law

Ronnie Lott

Charles Woodson

Deion Sanders

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Question 5 of 15

5. Did Stanford have any Heisman Trophy Winners in the 20th century?

Yes

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Question 6 of 15

6. Perhaps the most famous running back of all-time, Barry Sanders lists what college as his alma mater? Hint

Oklahoma

San Diego State

TCU

Oklahoma State

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Question 7 of 15

7. Marshall Faulk was nominated for the Heisman Trophy in 1991, '92, and '93. What college did Faulk rush for? Hint

San Diego State

Southern California

UCLA

Fresno State

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Question 8 of 15

8. Archie Griffin, the first player to win two Heisman trophies, hailed from what college? Hint

Nebraska

Notre Dame

Ohio State

USC

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Question 9 of 15

9. Peyton Manning was the very heavy favorite to win the 1997 Heisman Trophy, but was upset by Charles Woodson. Who did Peyton play for during his college years? Hint

Notre Dame

Penn State

Brigham Young

Tennessee

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Question 10 of 15

10. Dan Marino was beat out by Marcus Allen for the 1981 Heisman Trophy. Where did Marino attend college? Hint

Pittsburgh

Michigan

Penn State

Northwestern

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Question 11 of 15

11. Nobody in the Manning family won the Heisman Trophy, but all three were nominated. Where did Eli and his father Archie Manning attend college? Hint

Tennessee

Oklahoma

Kentucky

Mississippi

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Question 12 of 15

12. Herschel Walker won the Heisman Trophy as a junior in 1982 after barely losing in 1980 and 1981. What college did he attend? Hint

Virginia

Georgia

Texas

Penn State

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Question 13 of 15

13. In 1998, University of Texas running back Ricky Williams beat out several quarterbacks who are all-stars of the NFL, one of them being Donovan McNabb. What college did McNabb QB for? Hint

Syracuse

Florida State

Ball State

Villanova

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Question 14 of 15

14. Doug Flutie beat out Jerry Rice in the 1984 Heisman race. What college did Flutie attend? Hint

Florida State

Maryland

Boston College

Virginia Tech

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which college had the most Heisman Trophy winners in the 20th century? Hint

Ohio State

Notre Dame

Michigan

Nebraska

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Tim Brown, one of only a few wide receivers to ever win the Heisman Trophy, attended what college?

Answer: Notre Dame

Timothy Donell Brown played a very large majority of his 16-year career with the Oakland Raiders. He is the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy and set several team records with Oakland.

2. Mike Rozier, the running back out of Nebraska, won the 1983 Heisman trophy by beating out what famous Brigham Young quarterback?

Answer: Steve Young

Doug Flutie and Boomer Esiason were also among the 1983 candidates. Flutie went on to win in 1984.

3. Carson Palmer won the 2002 Trophy with what college?

Answer: Southern California

Carson was the first overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, and was the first Heisman winner in 15 years to be selected as the first pick.

4. Which Michigan defensive back was the first defensive back to ever win the Heisman Trophy?

Answer: Charles Woodson

Neither Lott, Sanders, nor Law were ever nominated for the Heisman trophy.

5. Did Stanford have any Heisman Trophy Winners in the 20th century?

Answer: Yes

Jim Plunkett won the award in 1970 by beating out Archie Manning and Joe Theismann. Plunkett went on to win a Super Bowl and earn Super Bown XV MVP with the Oakland Raiders.

6. Perhaps the most famous running back of all-time, Barry Sanders lists what college as his alma mater?

Answer: Oklahoma State

The 1988 Heisman winner enjoyed an amazing career with the Detroit Lions, but stunned fans when he announced his retirement at the age of 30.

7. Marshall Faulk was nominated for the Heisman Trophy in 1991, '92, and '93. What college did Faulk rush for?

Answer: San Diego State

Marshall William Faulk was selected as the 2nd overall pick and had five amazing seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. He was traded to the St. Louis Rams and played seven more seasons before retiring on March 26, 2007.

8. Archie Griffin, the first player to win two Heisman trophies, hailed from what college?

Answer: Ohio State

Griffin played his entire seven-year career with the Cincinnati Bengals, averaging over 4 yards per carry and played in Super Bowl XVI against the 49ers.

9. Peyton Manning was the very heavy favorite to win the 1997 Heisman Trophy, but was upset by Charles Woodson. Who did Peyton play for during his college years?

Answer: Tennessee

Peyton, the New Orleans native, was selected as the first overall draft pick in the 1998 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, whom he led to a Super Bowl victory in 2007.

10. Dan Marino was beat out by Marcus Allen for the 1981 Heisman Trophy. Where did Marino attend college?

Answer: Pittsburgh

Dan Marino played 17 wonderful years with the Miami Dolphins and has somehow been involved in nearly every major quarterback record in existence. His only Super Bowl appearance, however, was a 38-16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in 1985.

11. Nobody in the Manning family won the Heisman Trophy, but all three were nominated. Where did Eli and his father Archie Manning attend college?

Answer: Mississippi

Archie Manning spent 13 seasons in the NFL with none of them being winning seasons. Eli Manning was picked as the first overall choice in the 2004 draft by the New York Giants.

12. Herschel Walker won the Heisman Trophy as a junior in 1982 after barely losing in 1980 and 1981. What college did he attend?

Answer: Georgia

Walker's career at the University of Georgia is considered the best collegiate football career of all-time by several sources. After a stint in the USFL, he was drafted in the fifth round of the 1985 draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He was traded to the Minnesota Vikings four years later for five players and six draft picks.

13. In 1998, University of Texas running back Ricky Williams beat out several quarterbacks who are all-stars of the NFL, one of them being Donovan McNabb. What college did McNabb QB for?

Answer: Syracuse

Donovan Jamal McNabb played for Syracuse University and was selected as the 2nd overall draft pick by the Philadelphia Eagles. This was widely discredited by the fans of Philly, since they wanted the Heisman winner himself, Mr. Ricky Williams.

14. Doug Flutie beat out Jerry Rice in the 1984 Heisman race. What college did Flutie attend?

Answer: Boston College

Since Flutie received much criticism for his height as a quarterback, but has proved to be among the best in football.

15. Which college had the most Heisman Trophy winners in the 20th century?

Answer: Notre Dame

In the 20th century, Notre Dame had 7, Ohio State had 6, and Michigan and Nebraska had 3.

Source: Author QuikshotRTCW

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