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Quiz about Penn State in the 1990s
Quiz about Penn State in the 1990s

Penn State in the 1990s Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on Penn State games in the 1990s.

A multiple-choice quiz by Gery_G. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Gery_G
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
72,730
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1081
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who defeated Penn State in the 1990 Blockbuster Bowl? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What year did Penn State begin play in the Big Ten? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who did Penn State play in their first game as a member of the Big Ten? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 1994, Penn State had a 12-0 record. What game did Penn State win after being down 21 points in the 1st quarter? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who was Penn State's starting quarterback in the 1996 season? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who ended Penn State's 12 game winning-streak in the 1997 season? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In what bowl game did Florida defeat Penn State? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Against who did Penn State open the 1998 season against? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who scored the game-winning touchdown for Penn State at Miami in 1999? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Penn State defeated Texas A and M in the 1999 Alamo Bowl. What was the score of that game? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who defeated Penn State in the 1990 Blockbuster Bowl?

Answer: Florida State

Florida State defeated Penn State 24-17 in the 1990 Blockbuster Bowl.
2. What year did Penn State begin play in the Big Ten?

Answer: 1993

3. Who did Penn State play in their first game as a member of the Big Ten?

Answer: Minnesota

Penn State defeated Minnesota 38-20 in their first game as a Big Ten member.
4. In 1994, Penn State had a 12-0 record. What game did Penn State win after being down 21 points in the 1st quarter?

Answer: Illinois

Penn State defeated the Illini after being down 21-0. Brian Milne scored the game winning touchdown with 0:57 remaining.
5. Who was Penn State's starting quarterback in the 1996 season?

Answer: Wally Richardson

Wally Richardson started for the Nittany Lions in 1996.
6. Who ended Penn State's 12 game winning-streak in the 1997 season?

Answer: Michigan

Michigan defeated Penn State on November 8th, 1997 in Happy Valley.
7. In what bowl game did Florida defeat Penn State?

Answer: Citrus

Florida defeated Penn State 21-6 in the 1998 Citrus Bowl.
8. Against who did Penn State open the 1998 season against?

Answer: Southern Mississippi

Penn State played Southern Mississippi and defeated them 34-6 on opening day.
9. Who scored the game-winning touchdown for Penn State at Miami in 1999?

Answer: Chafie Fields

Chafie Fields scored on a 79 yard touchdown pass from Kevin Thompson with just 1:47 remaining.
10. Penn State defeated Texas A and M in the 1999 Alamo Bowl. What was the score of that game?

Answer: 24-0

The Lions shut out the Aggies 24-0 in Jerry Sandusky's last game as defensive coordinator of Penn State.
Source: Author Gery_G

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