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The Ultimate Armchair Quarterback Football Quiz
You call yourself a football fan? If you spend fall weekends in front of the TV, screaming with delight for touchdowns and groaning in agony for interceptions, you may qualify. But how much do you actually know about gridiron play? Find out with our football quiz!
1
What is the annual January showdown to determine the best National Football League (NFL) team called?
a)
The Grey Cup
b)
The Super Bowl
c)
The World Series
d)
The World Cup
2
How many points is a touchdown worth?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
7
d)
10
3
How long does a professional football game last?
a)
45 minutes
b)
60 minutes
c)
90 minutes
d)
120 minutes
4
Which of the following NFL stars wasn't a quarterback?
a)
John Elway
b)
Walter Payton
c)
Joe Montana
d)
Dan Marino
5
How long is a football field?
a)
50 yards
b)
120 yards
c)
175 yards
d)
200 yards
6
How many players can each team have on the field at any one time during play?
a)
11
b)
22
c)
28
d)
32
7
Which award is presented each year to the top college football player?
a)
Scholars Trophy
b)
Paterno Trophy
c)
Gifford Trophy
d)
Heisman Trophy
8
What does it mean when a player on the receiving team waves his hand above his head after a kickoff or punt?
a)
Fumble
b)
Scrum
c)
Fair catch
d)
Hello
9
What is it called when the quarterback throws a long pass to the end zone in the last seconds of a game?
a)
A Hail Mary pass
b)
A lateral pass
c)
A Michigan pass
d)
A backwards pass
10
How many downs does a team have to advance 10 yards?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
10
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