178 College Football Trivia Questions And Answers
Americans have played college football for over 150 years. These 178 college football trivia questions and answers will test your knowledge of its history. Discover interesting new facts about mascots and stump your football buddies.
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College Football Trivia Questions And Answers
1. In what year did college Juniors become eligible for the NFL draft?
2. In what city does The Citrus Bowl take place each year?
3. Which team has the record for the longest winning streak in the history of college football?
4. Which team has the record for the longest losing streak in the history of college football?
5. What school did the legendary running back, Jim Brown, play for?
6. In what year did the first Orange Bowl occur?
7. How many rushing touchdowns did Bo Jackson score while playing for Auburn University?
8. Which college football team in the FBS has won the most college championships?
9. Which college football player earned the nickname “the Galloping Ghost”?
10. Which two teams played the first-ever college football game?
11. In what year was the first ever college football game played?
12. What college football team did Tim Tebow play for?
13. During the span of what years did Oklahoma have their winning streak?
15. What is the highest number of overtimes played during a college football game?
16. Who sponsored the 2007 Fiesta Bowl?
17. What is the name of the award given annually to the best collegiate quarterback?
18. In what year did the Rose Bowl athletic stadium open?
19. In what year was the Davey O’Brien Foundation created?
20. Which two college football teams play during the Iron Bowl?
21. In what year did the Davey O’Brien Award become exclusive to quarterbacks?
22. Which college football running back led Syracuse to the 1959 national championship?
23. Which collegiate football player is known for his legendary play during “The Miracle Bowl” in 1980?
24. Which college football coach has won seven national championships and is considered the greatest college football coach of all time?
25. In which U.S. state is the Tiger Stadium located?
26. Which college football team is considered the “Mecca of college football” in South Bend?
27. Since 2000, which two schools have had 31 players selected in the first round of the NFL draft?
28. What college football team did Archie Manning play for?
29. Which college football wide receiver still holds FCS records for the most touchdown catches in a season?
30. How many college football teams in the SEC have a tiger as their mascot?
31. Which college football player from Western Kentucky University was the 2021 Passing Leader?
32. What is the name of the award that is given to the most outstanding player in college football each year?
33. Which college football player was named ACC Player of the Year in 1974?
34. Which college football player was the first to ever receive The Heisman Trophy?
35. In what year was the first Heisman Trophy given?
36. How many college football teams tie for the most Heisman Trophy winners?
37. In the last two decades, which college football team has had the most players drafted to the NFL?
38. The Burlsworth Trophy is awarded to the best college football player who began as what?
39. Which player holds the record for the most games with 300 rushing yards or more?
40. Since 2000, how many colleges have had players drafted to the NFL?
41. Who was the winning team in the 1916 college football game, beating their opponents 222-0?
42. Who is the only college football player to have won two Heisman Trophies?
43. Who is the player and sports coach that the Heisman Award is named after?
44. Bear Bryant was the head football coach for how many college football teams?
45. Who is the quarterback who played for both Texas Tech and Oklahoma?
46. In which U.S. state was the first-ever college football played?
47. In which U.S. city is the College Football Hall of Fame located?
48. Which two teams played during the first live radio broadcast of college football?
49. In what year was the first college football game broadcasted on television?
50. Which television network was the first to broadcast a college football game?
51. Which college football team has the most national championships?
52. What is the nickname of the University of Michigan’s football stadium?
53. Who was the coach of the University of Alabama from 1958 to 1982?
54. In what year did the NCAA split into the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)?
55. Which team won the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship?
56. What does the term “redshirt” mean in college football?
57. What is the name of the oldest bowl game in college football?
58. Who was the first African-American coach in Division I college football?
59. Which school is known as “Linebacker U” because of their history of producing great linebackers?
60. How many yards does a team need to gain for a first down in college football?
61. Who is the winningest coach in college football history?
62. Which team is known as the “Crimson Tide”?
63. In what city is the College Football Hall of Fame located?
64. What is the nickname of Ohio State’s football stadium?
65. Which team does the University of Notre Dame have a longstanding football rivalry with?
66. Which university is known as “Quarterback U” due to their history of producing great quarterbacks?
67. What is the record for the most points scored by a team in a single season in college football?
68. Which university’s football team is known as the “Fighting Irish”?
69. Who is the only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy?
70. Which college football team has the most consecutive bowl appearances?
71. What are the four teams to compete in the first College Football Playoff in 2014?
72. Who is the most successful coach in Notre Dame football history?
73. Which Division I FBS school has produced the most Pro Football Hall of Famers?
74. What’s the nickname of the Louisiana State University football team?
75. What is the oldest rivalry in Division I FBS college football?
76. How many points is a touchdown worth in college football?
77. Who is known for popularizing the forward pass in college football?
78. What is the nickname for the University of Nebraska football team?
79. Who was the first player from a historically black college to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft?
80. What are the top tier bowl games in college football known as?
81. Which college football team has the record for most victories in a season without a championship?
82. How many players are allowed on the field per team during a college football game?
83. Which conference has had the most Heisman Trophy winners?
84. Who is the youngest head coach in college football history?
85. What is the nickname of Florida State University’s football team?
86. Which college football team was the first to use a live animal mascot?
87. Which college football team has the most undefeated, untied seasons?
88. Who was the first Hispanic player to win the Heisman Trophy?
89. Who was the first player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a college football season?
90. Who holds the record for the longest field goal in college football history?
91. What is the nickname of the Clemson University football team?
92. Which team has the most Rose Bowl wins?
93. Who was the first college football player to have his number retired?
94. What was the first college football game televised?
95. Which two teams compete in the Red River Showdown, one of the most famous rivalries in college football?
96. Which two schools compete in the “Bedlam Series”?
97. How many feet are there between the yard lines on a football field?
98. Who was the first college player to pass for 10,000 career yards?
99. How many teams participate in the FBS as of 2023?
100. Which college football team holds the record for the longest home winning streak?
101. Which team has the nickname ‘War Eagles’?
102. Where is the ‘Fiesta Bowl’ held?
103. Which team has the mascot named ‘Uga’, a bulldog?
104. What is the prize awarded annually to the best tight end?
105. Which school has the tradition ‘Midnight Yell’?
106. From which college did Peyton Manning graduate?
107. Which trophy is awarded to the best interior lineman?
108. Where is the ‘Peach Bowl’ played?
109. Which team is known as the ‘Yellow Jackets’?
110. What is the full form of ‘BCS’ in college football?
111. Which team’s mascot is named ‘Bevo’?
112. In which stadium is the ‘Red River Showdown’ played?
113. Which school’s fight song is ‘Boomer Sooner’?
114. Which university’s mascot is a tree?
115. Who coaches the team that plays at Beaver Stadium?
116. Which team’s motto is ‘Geaux Tigers’?
117. Which bowl game is played in Pasadena, California?
118. Which trophy is awarded to the best defensive back?
119. Where is the ‘Gator Bowl’ held?
120. Which college football team has a live buffalo mascot named ‘Ralphie’?
121. Which award is given to the best college football coach?
122. Which school’s stadium is called ‘Death Valley’?
123. Which college has the mascot named ‘Bucky Badger’?
124. Where is the ‘Sugar Bowl’ played?
125. Which college football team plays its home games at Bryant-Denny Stadium?
126. What is the name of Florida State University’s chant?
127. Which college football team is known as the ‘Fighting Illini’?
128. Which award is given to the top wide receiver?
129. Which team’s fight song is ‘Fight On’?
130. Which college’s mascot is named ‘Big Red’?
131. Who receives the ‘Lou Groza’ award?
132. Where is the ‘Orange Bowl’ played?
133. Which university has the tradition of ‘Howard’s Rock’?
134. Which college football team is known as the ‘Hawkeyes’?
135. Who receives the ‘Dave Rimington Trophy’?
136. Which college team’s home stadium is Kyle Field?
137. Which team has the tradition of ‘Jump Around’ before the 4th quarter?
138. Who is Michigan State’s rival in ‘The Paul Bunyan Trophy’?
139. Where is the ‘Holiday Bowl’ held?
140. Which team’s fight song is ‘On, Wisconsin!’?
141. Which college football team is known as the ‘Trojans’?
142. Who receives the ‘Bronko Nagurski Trophy’?
143. Which college football team is known as the ‘Wildcats’?
144. Which university has a mascot named ‘Mike the Tiger’?
145. Who receives the ‘Doak Walker’ award?
146. Which college football team plays at the Jordan-Hare Stadium?
147. Which team has the tradition ‘Enter Sandman’ entrance?
148. Which school competes for the ‘Golden Boot’ with LSU?
149. Where is the ‘Alamo Bowl’ played?
150. Which college team is known as the ‘Bruins’?
151. What do you call the rivalry game between Florida and Georgia?
152. Which university has a mascot named ‘Smokey’?
153. Which trophy does Michigan and Minnesota play for?
154. Where is the ‘Liberty Bowl’ held?
155. Which college football team is known as the ‘Sooners’?
156. What’s the trophy for the Iowa vs. Iowa State game?
157. Which college team plays its home games at Faurot Field?
158. Which team’s live mascot is a Siberian Husky named ‘Jonathan’?
159. Which college football team is known as the ‘Volunteers’?
160. Which award is given to the best linebacker?
161. Where is the ‘Sun Bowl’ held?
162. Which college’s fight song is ‘Hail to the Victors’?
163. Which college football team is known as the ‘Huskies’?
164. Who receives the ‘Johnny Unitas Golden Arm’ award?
165. Which college football team plays at Camp Randall Stadium?
166. Which school’s football team is known as ‘The U’?
167. Who receives the ‘Ray Guy’ award?
168. Which college football team plays at Sanford Stadium?
169. Which university has a live mascot named ‘Reveille’?
170. What’s the prize for the Oklahoma vs. Texas game?
171. Where is the ‘Pinstripe Bowl’ played?
172. Which college football team is known as the ‘Spartans’?
173. Who receives the ‘Lott IMPACT’ trophy?
174. Which college football team plays at Lane Stadium?
175. Where is the ‘Boca Raton Bowl’ played?
176. Which college football team is known as the ‘Aztecs’?
177. Who receives the ‘Chuck Bednarik’ award?
178. Which team has a mascot named ‘Roc’ the Panther?
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