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World's Simplest Football Quiz

This quiz isn't for football experts. Give this quiz to a friend who knows very little about the sport, or perhaps give it to a small child. Maybe it will show them they actually know more than they think they know about the greatest sport in the world. Let's go!

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Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.

World's Simplest Football Quiz

How many teams are in the CFL?

In the CFL, how many players does each team have on the field?

In the NFL, how many players does each team have on the field?

Which of these famous athletes played football?

What is the name of the annual CFL Championship game?

Which of these famous athletes played football?

Which of these famous athletes played football?

Which of these men is a famous football coach?

What is the name of the player who usually throws the ball?

Which of these teams is an NFL team?

How many points does a team get for a field goal?

Which of these famous athletes played football?

Which of these teams is an NFL team?

How many points does a team get for scoring a touchdown?

Including the endzones, how long is an NFL football field?

Which of these teams is an NFL team?

Which of these teams is an NFL team?

Not counting the endzones, how long is an NFL football field?

Which of these famous athletes currently plays in the NFL?

Which of these men is a famous football coach?

What do players wear on their heads?

What is the name of the annual NFL Championship game?

How many teams are in the NFL?

Which of these teams is an NFL team?

Which of these men is a famous football coach?

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