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Texas Longhorn Football Trivia Quiz

Football is a way of life in Texas, and nowhere is that more true than at the University of Texas.

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

Author
hornmafia

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
119,401

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
1123

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Question 1 of 15

1. How many Associated Press (AP) National Titles did the Longhorns win in the 20th century? Hint

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Question 2 of 15

2. This former All-American for UT, coached the Longhorns to the 1990 SWC Title. Who was he? Hint

Darrel Royal

Mack Brown

John Mackovic

David McWilliams

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Question 3 of 15

3. Ricky Williams wore the jersey number 11 for several years before switching to 34. But, he also wore one other number, in one game only. What was it? Hint

4. Everyone knows that Texas plays Oklahoma each year in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. It's often the defining moment of each team's season. What Texas QB once led the Horns to four consecutive wins over the Sooners? Hint

Bobby Layne

Major Applewhite

Peter Gardere

James Brown

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Question 5 of 15

5. Texas defeated in-state rival Texas A&M, for the final SWC Championship in 1995. What was the score of that game? Hint

43-17

51-15

16-6

28-27

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Question 6 of 15

6. Texas also won the first Big 12 Championship, clinching the victory with a memorable 4th-and-1 call, deep in their own territory, with little time remaining. What was the name of the play? Hint

Steelers Rock Left

Steelers Roll Left

53 Veer Pass

7 Waggle Special

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Question 7 of 15

7. Heisman Trophy winner Earl Campbell hailed from what Texas town? Hint

Tyler

Tomball

Temple

Terrell

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Question 8 of 15

8. Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams hails from what California town? Hint

San Francisco

Oceanside

San Diego

Los Angeles

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Question 9 of 15

9. Texas narrowly missed a shot at the National Championship in 1983, when they lost in the 1984 Cotton Bowl. What team derailed the Horns in that game?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 15

10. Until 2001, Texas had won only one bowl game outside of the state of Texas in more than 50 years. Who did the Horns beat in the Holiday Bowl that season? Hint

Washington

LSU

Oregon

Mississippi State

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Question 11 of 15

11. Until Texas beat LSU in the 2003 Cotton Bowl, how many consecutive games had they lost in Dallas?

Answer: (Single number)

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Question 12 of 15

12. Ricky Williams might be the most famous Texas RB since Earl Campbell, but what teammate upstaged Ricky in the 1996 Big 12 Championship game, and has since matched him with an NFL Ruching Title? Hint

Butch Hadnot

Shon Mitchell

Priest Holmes

Selvin Young

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who caught the game-winning TD in the Longhorns' 20-16 upset of Nebraska in 1998? Hint

Ricky Williams

Wane McGarity

Bryan White

Kwame Cavil

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Question 14 of 15

14. Texas' stadium is named after the great Darrel K Royal. Who is the playing field named after?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 15 of 15

15. The 1969 win over Arkansas in "the Big Shootout", was regarded as one of college football's greatest games. Not many people know that it was moved from mid-season to the final week in order to attract a larger audience. What long-time college football commentator was influential in the decision? Hint

Keith Jackson

Beano Cook

Brent Musberger

Chris Berman

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many Associated Press (AP) National Titles did the Longhorns win in the 20th century?

Answer: 2

In both 1963 and 1969. Texas won a third title in 1970, but it was the UPI championship, awarded before the bowl season. Nebraska won the AP crown that year.

2. This former All-American for UT, coached the Longhorns to the 1990 SWC Title. Who was he?

Answer: David McWilliams

Coach Mac was a tri-captain for the 1963 National Title squad, and also shares my birthday (4-18).

3. Ricky Williams wore the jersey number 11 for several years before switching to 34. But, he also wore one other number, in one game only. What was it?

Answer: 37

Ricky wore number 37 against OU in the 1998 Red River Shoot-out, to honor the late Doak Walker.

Answer: Peter Gardere

Bobby Layne never lost to OU, but Peter "The Great" led underdog Texas over the Sooners in 89, 90, 91, and 92.

5. Texas defeated in-state rival Texas A&M, for the final SWC Championship in 1995. What was the score of that game?

Answer: 16-6

In a mild upset, Texas beat the Aggies at Kyle Field, where A&M rarely lost.

6. Texas also won the first Big 12 Championship, clinching the victory with a memorable 4th-and-1 call, deep in their own territory, with little time remaining. What was the name of the play?

Answer: Steelers Roll Left

I can still hear the call... "Brown on a roll, gonna throw it, got him WIDE OPEN BABY!" What a game. Mackovic borrowed that play from Bill Cowher's playbook, and it worked to perfection. 53 Veer Pass, by the way, was the 4th Down call in the 1960 "Big Shootout" game with Arkansas.

7. Heisman Trophy winner Earl Campbell hailed from what Texas town?

Answer: Tyler

"The Tyler Rose" became Texas' first Heisman winner in 1977.

8. Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams hails from what California town?

Answer: San Diego

The Dreaded One played at Patrick Henry HS in San Diego. One of his most famous teammates, Bryant Westbrook, was from Oceanside.

9. Texas narrowly missed a shot at the National Championship in 1983, when they lost in the 1984 Cotton Bowl. What team derailed the Horns in that game?

Answer: Georgia

Craig Curry will forever be linked to the infamous fumble that led to a late Georgia touchdown. The Horns are still trying to recover from the downward spiral that loss caused.

10. Until 2001, Texas had won only one bowl game outside of the state of Texas in more than 50 years. Who did the Horns beat in the Holiday Bowl that season?

Answer: Washington

Texas erased a huge 4th-quarter deficit to win the Holiday Bowl over the Huskies. The year before, they had dropped a close game to Oregon in the same bowl.

11. Until Texas beat LSU in the 2003 Cotton Bowl, how many consecutive games had they lost in Dallas?

Answer: 5

Starting with the 2000 Cotton Bowl loss to Arkansas, Texas had dropped three straight to Oklahoma, and the 2001 Big 12 Championship game to Colorado.

Answer: Priest Holmes

Priest Holmes blew out his knee prior to the 1995 season, paving the way for Ricky to be the starter. But, his three-TD performance in the '96 Big 12 Championship propelled him to a pro career that has been just as successful as Ricky's.

13. Who caught the game-winning TD in the Longhorns' 20-16 upset of Nebraska in 1998?

Answer: Wane McGarity

White had two huge catches, and Williams ran for 150 yards, but it was McGarity that hauled in Major Applewhite's game-winner. The Texas win marked the first time Nebraska had lost at home in almost 50 games.

14. Texas' stadium is named after the great Darrel K Royal. Who is the playing field named after?

Answer: Joe Jamail

A high-profile lawyer and huge booster, Jamail also has the UT Swim Center named for him.

Answer: Beano Cook

Beano had a feeling it would be a big game, and he was right. I think it might have been the last time, too.

Source: Author hornmafia

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