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Michigan Football 1997 Trivia Quiz

This quiz should be kind of easy for anyone who is a Michigan fan. If you are not, then good luck and I hope you enjoy this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by smooth99. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
smooth99

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
22,710

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1838

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who did Michigan beat in the 1997 Rose Bowl for the national championship?

Answer: ( Two Words ... not UCLA)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the runner up in the 1997 Heisman voting behind Charles Woodson? Hint

Ryan Leaf

Peyton Manning

Ron Dayne

Warrick Dunn

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Question 3 of 10

3. From which ranking to which ranking did Michigan jump when they defeated Penn State 34-8 in 1997 at the Big House (Happy Valley)? Hint

4 to 1

2 to 1

3 to 1

they were already number 1

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Michigan's record in 1996, the year previous to winning the National Championship? Hint

9-3

7-5

10-2

8-4

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Question 5 of 10

5. Anthony Thomas was one running back in 1997, but who was the other running back being used that year? Hint

Justin Fargas

Chris Howard

Tyrone Wheatley

Chris Floyd

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Question 6 of 10

6. Michigan only trailed one game going into the fourth quarter in 1997, who was it against?

Answer: ( One Word .. Tim Dwight)

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Question 7 of 10

7. On the famous 'Play Action' rollout, who did Brian Griese throw to for usual big gains? Hint

Charles Woodson

Jeramie Tuman

Tai Streets

Anthony Thomas

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Question 8 of 10

8. What two teams did Michigan lose to in 1998 to start the season in defense of their National Championship? Hint

Notre Dame and UCLA

Notre Dame and Syracuse

Notre Dame and BYU

Notre Dame and Oklahoma St.

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1997, what Nebraska player asked if anybody thought Michigan could really beat them? Hint

Cory Schlesinger

Tommy Frazier

Scott Frost

Eric Crouch

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many total touchdowns did Michigan surrender in 4th Quarters in 1997? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did Michigan beat in the 1997 Rose Bowl for the national championship?

Answer: Washington St.

The greatest game I have ever witnessed as a Michigan fan.

2. Who was the runner up in the 1997 Heisman voting behind Charles Woodson?

Answer: Peyton Manning

Peyton was the runner up two consecutive years.

3. From which ranking to which ranking did Michigan jump when they defeated Penn State 34-8 in 1997 at the Big House (Happy Valley)?

Answer: 4 to 1

It was the largest jump in 28 years in the AP poll.

4. What was Michigan's record in 1996, the year previous to winning the National Championship?

Answer: 8-4

From the Gator bowl to Roses and a National Championship.

5. Anthony Thomas was one running back in 1997, but who was the other running back being used that year?

Answer: Chris Howard

6. Michigan only trailed one game going into the fourth quarter in 1997, who was it against?

Answer: Iowa

Iowa actually built a 24-7 lead at the half but Michigan came back to take the lead in the fourth and win 28-24.

7. On the famous 'Play Action' rollout, who did Brian Griese throw to for usual big gains?

Answer: Jeramie Tuman

The Griese-Tuman connection produced more Tight-end-Quarterback yards than any other Michigan connection at those positions.

8. What two teams did Michigan lose to in 1998 to start the season in defense of their National Championship?

Answer: Notre Dame and Syracuse

Donovan McNabb did some damage to a Charles Woodson-less Michigan in 1998.

9. In 1997, what Nebraska player asked if anybody thought Michigan could really beat them?

Answer: Scott Frost

10. How many total touchdowns did Michigan surrender in 4th Quarters in 1997?

Answer: 3

These 3 touchdowns came against PSU, Winsconsin, and OSU.

Source: Author smooth99

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