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Utah Utes Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about my favorite college football team, the Utah Utes. Good luck and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by J-man87. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
J-man87

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,938

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
258

Last 3 plays: Guest 158 (5/10), Guest 98 (8/10), Guest 174 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What round did the former Ute, Steve Smith, go in the NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers in 2001? Hint

2nd Round

1st Round

3rd Round

5th Round

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was the first bowl game that the Utes went to? Hint

1939

1981

2006

1922

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the "urban legend" that coached the Utes from 2003 to 2004, until he left for the Florida Gators? Hint

LaVell Edwards

Kyle Whittingham

Ron McBride

Urban Meyer

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Question 4 of 10

4. Did the Utes beat the rivals (BYU Cougars) in 1998?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the quarterback that led the Utes in 2004, then went on to be picked number 1 in the NFL draft? Hint

Eric Weddle

Alex Smith

Brian Johnson

Brett Ratliff

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the quarterback that got hurt in the second game of the season in 2003 to let Alex Smith start? Hint

Brett Ratliff

Tommy Grady

Brian Johnson

Brett Elliot

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Question 7 of 10

7. Are the Utes the only non-BCS team to bust into the BCS?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. When the Utes went to the BCS in 2004, what bowl game were they in and who did they beat? Hint

Rose Bowl and Florida Gators

Sugar Bowl and Texas Longhorns

Cotton Bowl and USC Trojans

Fiesta Bowl and Pittsburgh Panthers

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1994, Coach Ron McBride brought the Utes to the peak of that year. At which ranking did they finish with in the AP poll? Hint

10th

7th

3rd

23rd

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was drafted in 2007, in the second round of the draft, and to which team? Hint

Eric Weddle and San Diego Chargers

Brett Ratliff and New York Jets

Brian Johnson and Miami Dolphins

Travis LeTendresse and Baltimore Ravens

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What round did the former Ute, Steve Smith, go in the NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers in 2001?

Answer: 3rd Round

He went in the third round and it kinda is amazing now. He is one of the best receivers around.

2. When was the first bowl game that the Utes went to?

Answer: 1939

The Utes played their first bowl game against New Mexico. Under coach Ike Armstrong. In the Sun Bowl on January 2nd, 1939, the Utes won that game 26-0.

3. Who was the "urban legend" that coached the Utes from 2003 to 2004, until he left for the Florida Gators?

Answer: Urban Meyer

Urban Meyer was an amazing coach, he led them to a 10-2 season, then an undefeated season at 12-0.

4. Did the Utes beat the rivals (BYU Cougars) in 1998?

Answer: No

Unfortunately, they did lose that game because a kick gone a little awry went flying straight towards the goalpost, hitting the side of it and falling to the ground without going through the uprights. The final score was 24-26.

5. Who was the quarterback that led the Utes in 2004, then went on to be picked number 1 in the NFL draft?

Answer: Alex Smith

Alex was an amazing quarterback throwing for 2952 yards, 32 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions, all in 2004. Plus, 1072 yards and 10 touchdowns on carrying the football.

6. Who was the quarterback that got hurt in the second game of the season in 2003 to let Alex Smith start?

Answer: Brett Elliot

Brett Elliot got hurt in the final second running and diving for a touchdown that he didn't make. They were playing against the Texas A&M Aggies. They lost that game because Brett didn't quite get into the end zone.

7. Are the Utes the only non-BCS team to bust into the BCS?

Answer: No

The Utes aren't the only team anymore. The Boise State Broncos have too. They beat Oklahoma in an amazing game at the start of the 2007 season. The Utes were the first team to do it though in 2005.

8. When the Utes went to the BCS in 2004, what bowl game were they in and who did they beat?

Answer: Fiesta Bowl and Pittsburgh Panthers

They went to Arizona to play in the Fiesta Bowl against the Panthers. They ran an awesome hook and ladder play. Final was 35-7.

9. In 1994, Coach Ron McBride brought the Utes to the peak of that year. At which ranking did they finish with in the AP poll?

Answer: 10th

The Utah Utes went up to the tenth place after beating the Arizona Wildcats in a 16-13 win, after a fourth down catch by Kevin Dyson. The Utes finished that season at 10-2.

10. Who was drafted in 2007, in the second round of the draft, and to which team?

Answer: Eric Weddle and San Diego Chargers

Weddle was picked after the Chargers traded a lot of draft picks to the Chicago Bears to get the 37th pick, in which they chose Weddle. Ratliff wasn't drafted in the second round, or drafted at all for that matter. Also, LeTendresse was drafted in 2006.

Source: Author J-man87

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