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Quiz about NCAA Football Records
Quiz about NCAA Football Records

NCAA Football Records Trivia Quiz


There were some outstanding records set by Division 1-A college football players during the 20th century. Can you tell me who did what? Some of these are pretty tough! Hope you enjoy, drop me a note if you like this quiz and want more.

A multiple-choice quiz by MisterE76. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
MisterE76
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
56,806
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
2025
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1990, who set the record for most points scored in a game when he threw 11 TDs? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these college players averaged more rushes per game over his career? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In 1982, this freshman quarterback threw more passes in a game than the others listed. Who is he? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When were NCAA records officially first recorded? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Using a minimum of 325 career completions, which of these quarterbacks had the highest efficiency rating for his career with a 163.6? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these college players scored the most rushing touchdowns over the course of a season? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who set a record in 1967 for the most consecutive passes completed for touchdowns? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What kicker has the most consecutive successful field goal attempts, when he connected 25 in a row? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What freshman set the record for most touchdowns scored in a single game with 7 rushing TDs? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What college kicker set a record of 135 points, for the most points scored in a season by a kicker ... for kicking? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1990, who set the record for most points scored in a game when he threw 11 TDs?

Answer: David Klingler

David Klingler of Houston threw 11 TDs against Eastern Washington on November 17th, 1990.
2. Which of these college players averaged more rushes per game over his career?

Answer: Ed Marinaro

Ed Marinaro of Cornell averaged 34 rushes per game during his career between the years of 1969 to 1971. He totalled 918 rushes over the 27 games that he played.
3. In 1982, this freshman quarterback threw more passes in a game than the others listed. Who is he?

Answer: Sandy Schwab

In a game between Northwestern and Michigan on October 23, 1982, Sandy threw 71 passes and completed 45 of them!
4. When were NCAA records officially first recorded?

Answer: 1937

While statistics are available before this time, no official records were kept.
5. Using a minimum of 325 career completions, which of these quarterbacks had the highest efficiency rating for his career with a 163.6?

Answer: Danny Wuerffel

Between 1993 and 1996 at Florida, Danny completed 708 of his 1,170 pass attempts. He threw 114 touchdowns while only throwing 42 interceptions. His career passing yardage totalled 10,875.
6. Which of these college players scored the most rushing touchdowns over the course of a season?

Answer: Barry Sanders

Barry completed this record during his 1988 season at Oklahoma State over the course of 11 games, for an average of 3.4 rushing touchdowns per game.
7. Who set a record in 1967 for the most consecutive passes completed for touchdowns?

Answer: Brooks Dawson

In a game between UTEP and New Mexico on October 28th, 1967, Brooks' first six completions of the game went for touchdowns.
8. What kicker has the most consecutive successful field goal attempts, when he connected 25 in a row?

Answer: Chuck Nelson

In 1982 at Washington, Chuck connected on his first 25 attempts of the season and missed his final kick of the season against Washington State.
9. What freshman set the record for most touchdowns scored in a single game with 7 rushing TDs?

Answer: Marshall Faulk

While at San Diego State University, Marshall scored 7 rushing touchdowns in a game against Pacific. He set the record for most touchdowns in a season with 23 (21 rushing, 2 receptions) from that same year.
10. What college kicker set a record of 135 points, for the most points scored in a season by a kicker ... for kicking?

Answer: Martin Gramatica

In 1998 Mike scored 135 points by kicking 22 field goals and 69 PATs.
Source: Author MisterE76

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