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College football is one of the greatest sports in American society, and the University of Florida has one of the top college football programs in the entire country. How much do you know about the team, though? Here's a quiz where you can find out.ÂÂ
Throughout the school's storied history, the University of Florida football program has attracted tons of top recruits from around the nation. Who wouldn't want to play in the warm weather near the beach, after all? These recruits and the legendary coaches who guided them along the way have helped Florida reach national prominence over the decades, which includes racking up both South Eastern Conference (SEC) Championships and National Championships, while also sending many of those players off to the National Football League where they had successful careers.ÂÂ
Are you an expert on this school's storied history? Do you know which players won Heisman trophies or which coaches were the most successful while at the school? If so, then you'll probably enjoy this quiz.ÂÂ
This quiz isn't for everyone, though. You had better know your Florida football before you get ready to take it. Otherwise, you just might find yourself on the losing end, but if you're up for the challenge, then go for it!ÂÂ
Which conference does Florida play in?
ACC
Big Ten
SEC
The Florida Gators are part of the SEC, which consists of fourteen teams. Those fourteen teams are divided between two divisions, the East and the West.
Pac 12
Which team is Florida's rival?
University of Georgia
The Florida-Georgia game is known among fans as "the world's largest outdoor cocktail party." The game is played on a neutral field in Jacksonville, Florida every year.
University of Alabama
Ohio State University
Clemson University
What is the nickname of Florida's stadium?
Gator Land
The Swamp
The Swamp was built in 1930 to host home games for the Florida Gators. The stadium is capable of holding over 90,000 fans.
Death Valley
River Land
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When did Florida field its first official football team?
1922
1964
1948
1906
As of 2017, Florida is playing its 111th year of football. Over the course of that history, the program has a winning football record at 710-404-40.
Who was the first Florida Gator to win a Heisman Trophy?
Steve Spurrier
Steve Spurrier went to Florida after the University of Tennessee, located in his home state, failed to offer him a scholarship. The Florida Gators better fit Spurrier anyways since he was a passer and preferred to throw the ball rather than hand it off, which was Tennessee's style of play.
Tim Tebow
Danny Wuerffel
Judd Davis
When did Florida win its first National Championship?
2006
2008
1996
In 1996, Florida played Florida State in the Sugar Bowl. Florida had already lost in the regular season to Florida State, but the team managed to win the Bowl game 52-20, capturing its first National Championship.
1982
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In which division does Florida play in the SEC?
North
South
East
Division play began in the SEC in 1992. That year, Florida played the University of Alabama in the first ever SEC Championship game.
West
Who is Florida's biggest in-state rival?
Florida State University
Florida State did not start playing major college football until 1955, and this rivalry did not become an annual game until 1958. However, since then, the two teams have played one another, with each side achieving major victories over the years.
University of Central Florida
University of South Florida
Florida-Atlantic University
What trophy is given out to the winner of the Florida-Georgia game?
A Gator Tooth
A Cocktail
The First Football Ever Used in the Rivalry
Okefenokee Oar
The Okefenokee Oar was created by a fan in 2009. The oar is made from a cypress tree that grew in the Okefenokee Swamp.
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Who was the first football coach for the University of Florida?
John Heisman
Jack Forsythe
Jack Forsythe, also called "Pee Wee," coached Florida from 1906 until 1908. He finished with a winning record of 14-6-2.
Urban Meyer
Will Muschamp
Who is Florida's cross-division rival from the West?
Louisiana​ State University
Florida and LSU have played every year since 1971. From 2006 until 2008, the winner between these two teams played in the National Championship game.
University of Alabama
Mississippi State University
Auburn University
When did Florida win its first Conference Championship?
1984
1931
1991
In 1991, Florida went 10-2 overall and 7-0 in the SEC Conference. At the end of the season, the team played Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl but lost the game 28-39.
1912
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Who did Florida play in the 1996 Conference Championship game?
University of Alabama
Florida and Alabama played each other in four of the first five SEC Conference Championship games. Florida won three of those games.
Auburn University
University of Tennessee
Mississippi State University
What position did Danny Wuerffel play?
Running back
Lineman
Receiver
Quarterback
Danny Wuerffel played quarterback for Florida during its run to the National Championship in 1996. He would also win the Heisman Trophy that year.
Which coach has won the most games with Florida?
Urban Meyer
Steve Spurrier
Steve Spurrier not only played for Florida, but he was also the coach with the most wins. He coached Florida from 1990 until 2001.
Ray Graves
Will Muschamp
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What was Steve Spurrier's offense called?
West Coast Offense
Veer Offense
Ground and Pound Offense
Fun 'n Gun Offense
Even when Steve Spurrier was a player, he liked to throw the ball around. It makes sense that he used a passing style of offense when he became a coach.
Why did Steve Spurrier leave Florida?
He was fired.
He took another SEC job.
He took an NFL job.
Steve Spurrier left after the 2001 season with hopes of having a successful NFL career. However, he only lasted two seasons with the team in Washington before returning to college football.
He retired.
Who took over after Steve Spurrier left?
Urban Meyer
Charlie Strong
Will Muschamp
Ron Zook
Ron Zook had winning seasons every year he was at Florida. However, he never could get to ten wins, which the Gators were used to under Spurrier.
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When did Florida win its second National Championship?
2006
2006 was Urban Meyer's second year with the Florida Gators. His first season the Gators went 9-3 before playing the University of Iowa in the Outback Bowl.
2009
2001
1997
Which team did Florida lose to on its way to the National Championship in 2006?
University of Georgia
University of Auburn
In 2006, Auburn beat Florida 27-17. The victory was in part thanks to a blocked punt for a touchdown in the second half of the game.
University of South Carolina
University of Alabama
Who did Florida play in the National Championship game in 2006?
Oklahoma​ State University
University of Nebraska
University of Southern California
Ohio State University
The Florida Gators went into the National Championship game an underdog to the Ohio State Buckeyes. However, the Gators dominated the game and won 41-14, starting an era of dominance for the SEC.
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Which Florida Gator won the Heisman Trophy as a sophomore​?
Chris Leak
Danny Wuerffel
Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow put up crazy statistical numbers in 2007 to help lead the Gators to a 9-4 record. He would be the first sophomore to ever win the Heisman Trophy.
Jesse Palmer
Who coached Florida during its third National Championship year?
Urban Meyer
Before Urban Meyer came to Florida, he was the head coach at Utah. During the 2004 season, he coached Utah to an undefeated season before taking the job at Florida.
Nick Saban
Les Miles
Mark Richt
What's the only team Florida lost to in 2008?
University of Kentucky
University of Mississippi
After the loss, Tim Tebow vowed to never lose another game for the rest of the season. He kept his promise, as Florida finished 11-1 during the regular season.
University of South Carolina
Florida State University
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What was Alabama ranked when Florida played them in the 2008 SEC Championship game?
7th
10th
1st
Alabama and Florida came into the Championship game ranked number one and number two respectively. This was Urban Meyer's first meeting with Nick Saban, who coached the Alabama Crimson Tide.
3rd
Who did Florida play in the BCS National Championship game in 2008?
University of Oklahoma​
Oklahoma was coached by Bob Stoops, who was the defensive coordinator at Florida during their Championship run in 1996. Though the game was tied at halftime, Florida pulled away in the second half to win 24-14.
University of Miami
Stanford University​
Penn State University
What was Tim Tebow's last year with the Gators?
2008
2010
2009
Though Tim Tebow had a short pro career, his college career was filled with achievements. During his time at Florida, Tebow won two National Championships and a Heisman Trophy.
2011
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What was Florida's regular season record in 2009?
12-0
Florida managed to finish the 2009 regular season undefeated. The team's biggest win was against LSU in Baton Rouge.
6-6
9-3
2-10
Who did Florida play in the SEC Championship game in 2009?
Auburn University
Mississippi State University
Louisiana State University
University of Alabama
Alabama and Florida met for the second year in a row in the SEC Championship game. However, this time Alabama came away with the victory.
What was Urban Meyer's last year at Florida?
2009
2010
In Urban Meyer's final year, the Gators finished with an 8-5 record. That included a bowl victory over Penn State in the Outback Bowl.
2011
2012
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How many years did Will Muschamp coach Florida?
1
10
4
Will Muschamp was supposed to take the head coaching job at Texas after Mack Brown stepped down. However, Florida came calling first, and Muschamp was off to the Swamp.
2
What's the most wins in a season Will Muschamp got at Florida?
7
4
12
11
The Gators went 11-2 in the 2012 season. Unfortunately for Florida, a loss to Georgia kept them out of the SEC Championship game.
How many SEC Championship games did Jim McElwain lead Florida to?
0
2
Under Jim McElwain, Florida went to two SEC Championship games where they met Alabama both times. The Tide won those two games by a combined 52 points.
4
8
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Who has the most rushing yards in a season for Florida?
Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith rushed for 1,599 yards in 1989, setting the record for the Gators. After playing at Florida, he went on to win three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys.
Fred Taylor
Tim Tebow
Kelvin Taylor
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