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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.

Author
MisterE76

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
56,806

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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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

Herschel Walker

Emmitt Smith

David Klingler

Gino Toretta

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Question 2 of 10

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

Marcus Allen

Herschel Walker

Ed Marinaro

Barry Sanders

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Question 3 of 10

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

David Klingler

Stacey Robinson

Beau Morgan

Sandy Schwab

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Question 4 of 10

4. When were NCAA records officially first recorded? Hint

1934

1928

1937

1931

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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

Shaun King

Chris Redman

Tim Clifford

Danny Wuerffel

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Question 6 of 10

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

Howard Griffith

Travis Prentice

Barry Sanders

Frank Moreau

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Question 7 of 10

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

Jay Stuckey

John Reaves

Ty Detmer

Brooks Dawson

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Question 8 of 10

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

Ryan White

Chuck Nelson

Gary Gussman

John Lee

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Question 9 of 10

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

Barry Sanders

Randy Moss

Marshall Faulk

Travis Prentice

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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

Chris Jacke

Roman Anderson

Mike Prindle

Martin Gramatica

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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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