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Notre Dame Football History Trivia Quiz

This is about Notre Dame football, from a huge fan.

A multiple-choice quiz by markesp. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
markesp

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,926

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1997

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What number was the great John Lujack? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year did the Irish win their first National Championship? Hint

1924

1947

1901

1963

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what bowl game did the Irish win their first National Championship? Hint

Cotton Bowl

Orange Bowl

Sugar Bowl

Rose Bowl

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which of these decades did the Irish NOT win a National Championship? Hint

The 80s

The 90s

The 70s

The 40s

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the full name of the University: Notre Dame ____
____ ?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year was the University founded? Hint

1899

1903

1842

1857

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Question 7 of 10

7. As of the end of the 1990s, who was the last Heisman Trophy winner for the Irish?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Notre Dame quarterback was supposed to win two Heisman Trophy's while at the school?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the mascot of the Irish? Hint

Eagle

Clover Leaf

Leprechaun

Cow

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the huge picture of Christ in the back of the stadium called?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What number was the great John Lujack?

Answer: 32

2. In what year did the Irish win their first National Championship?

Answer: 1924

3. In what bowl game did the Irish win their first National Championship?

Answer: Rose Bowl

The Irish have never been back since.

4. In which of these decades did the Irish NOT win a National Championship?

Answer: The 90s

They won in the 1943, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1966, 1973, 1977, and 1988.

5. What is the full name of the University: Notre Dame ____ ____ ?

Answer: du Lac

6. In what year was the University founded?

Answer: 1842

7. As of the end of the 1990s, who was the last Heisman Trophy winner for the Irish?

Answer: Tim Brown

He won it in 1987. He later went on to be an All-Pro for the Raiders. Previous winners were: 1943 QB Angelo Bertelli, 1947 John Lujack, 1949 Leon Hart, 1953 John Lattner, 1956 Paul Hornung, and 1964 John Huarte.1987--FL Tim Brown

8. Which Notre Dame quarterback was supposed to win two Heisman Trophy's while at the school?

Answer: Ron Powlus

9. What is the mascot of the Irish?

Answer: Leprechaun

10. What is the huge picture of Christ in the back of the stadium called?

Answer: Touchdown Jesus

Source: Author markesp

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