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The Ultimate Notre Dame Football Quiz | NCAA Football

This is strictly Notre Dame football trivia. It may be difficult for non-Notre Dame fans. Few questions might be easier if you have watched College Football.

A multiple-choice quiz by frosty32. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
frosty32

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
76,582

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
2575

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is the yellow sign Irish Football players hit, before running onto the field? Hint

The House That Rockne Built

Go Fight Win

Play Like A Champion Today

Win One For the Gipper

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Question 2 of 15

2. How did Notre Dame's famous coach Knute Rockne die? Hint

Heart Attack

Old Age

Airplane Crash

Car Accident

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Question 3 of 15

3. How many total National Championships did Notre Dame win in the 20th century?

Answer: (Number)

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Question 4 of 15

4. When did Notre Dame win their first Championship? Hint

1924

1930

1896

1918

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Question 5 of 15

5. What is the total number of Heisman Trophy winners that has come out of Notre Dame since the first winner to win until Tim Brown won it in 1987 (including the both of those two)? Hint

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who was the first to receive the Heisman Trophy from Notre Dame?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who beat The Rocket, Raghib Ismial, in the 1990 Heisman race?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 8 of 15

8. Joe Theismann changed his name to rhyme with Heisman because many thought he would win the Trophy hands down. Who did he end up losing to from Stanford?

Answer: (Two Words or Surname)

9. Rudy Ruettiger was a student from a small Catholic high school. His dream was to play college football at Notre Dame. When he finally made the team as a walk-on, he played two minutes of the the final game of his senior year and sacked the quarterback. What number did the famous Rudy wear? Hint

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was the nickname given to the offensive line that blocked for the Four-Horsemen? Hint

Seven Mules

The Horses Five

Fearsome Foursome

Horse Heads

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Question 11 of 15

11. Joe Montana suffered from hypothermia during the 1979 Cotton Bowl against Houston. What 'miracle' brought the Comeback Kid back? Hint

Electric Blankets

Hot Chocolate

Chicken Noodle Soup

Coffee

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Question 12 of 15

12. What team did Notre Dame beat in the original 'Game of the Century'?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who did Notre Dame beat in the 1992 Snow Bowl? Hint

Michigan

Penn State

Boston College

Texas A and M

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who was the only Notre Dame player to be selected first pick in the NFL Draft during the 1900's? Hint

Walt Patulski

Derrick Mayes

Jerome Bettis

Ray Zellars

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Question 15 of 15

15. What was the last bowl game Notre Dame won in the 20th century including: bowl name, year, opponent? Hint

Orange Bowl, 1985, Miami

Cotton Bowl, 1993, Texas A and M

Fiesta Bowl, 1995, Colorado

Sugar Bowl, 1992, Florida

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the yellow sign Irish Football players hit, before running onto the field?

Answer: Play Like A Champion Today

2. How did Notre Dame's famous coach Knute Rockne die?

Answer: Airplane Crash

When he died, Knute Rockne had the best career record in Notre Dame history. His record stands at 105-12-5. Knute Rockne played at Notre Dame under the coaching of Jess Harper.

3. How many total National Championships did Notre Dame win in the 20th century?

Answer: 11

Eleven National Championships is the NCAA record in college football.

4. When did Notre Dame win their first Championship?

Answer: 1924

5. What is the total number of Heisman Trophy winners that has come out of Notre Dame since the first winner to win until Tim Brown won it in 1987 (including the both of those two)?

Answer: 7

As of the 1988 season, Notre Dame has produced the most Heisman Trophy winners in College Football History.

6. Who was the first to receive the Heisman Trophy from Notre Dame?

Answer: Angelo Bertelli

Quarterback, Angelo Bertelli, won the trophy in 1943.

7. Who beat The Rocket, Raghib Ismial, in the 1990 Heisman race?

Answer: Ty Detmer

8. Joe Theismann changed his name to rhyme with Heisman because many thought he would win the Trophy hands down. Who did he end up losing to from Stanford?

Answer: Jim Plunkett

Answer: 45

Rudy was the first player from Notre Dame to be carried off the field by his teammates.

10. What was the nickname given to the offensive line that blocked for the Four-Horsemen?

Answer: Seven Mules

11. Joe Montana suffered from hypothermia during the 1979 Cotton Bowl against Houston. What 'miracle' brought the Comeback Kid back?

Answer: Chicken Noodle Soup

The head trainer had received the cup of soup as a Christmas present. The soup helped Joe bring Notre Dame back from a 34-12 deficit to a 35-34 win.

12. What team did Notre Dame beat in the original 'Game of the Century'?

Answer: Ohio State

In 1935, Notre Dame defeated Ohio State 18-13, scoring all points in the final quarter of play.

13. Who did Notre Dame beat in the 1992 Snow Bowl?

Answer: Penn State

Quarterback Rick Mirer, threw a game ending touchdown pass to help the Irish beat Penn State.

14. Who was the only Notre Dame player to be selected first pick in the NFL Draft during the 1900's?

Answer: Walt Patulski

Walt Patulski went first pick to the Buffalo Bills as a Defensive End in 1972.

15. What was the last bowl game Notre Dame won in the 20th century including: bowl name, year, opponent?

Answer: Cotton Bowl, 1993, Texas A and M

Notre Dame beat the Aggies 24-21.

Source: Author frosty32

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