University of Tennessee Volunteers beat University of Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium at homecoming game

University of Tennessee Volunteers beat University of Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium at homecoming game

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Physical Ed, Sports, History

9th - 10th Grade

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In a homecoming game at Knoxville, Tennessee, bound for the Cotton Bowl, dominated Florida with strong performances from tailback Pat Shires and fullback Andy Kozar. Florida responded with a 66-yard touchdown run by J. Louis Popahall. Despite Kozar's past health challenges, he played a crucial role, scoring a touchdown. In the final quarter, Pat Oleksiak and Ray Byrd secured Tennessee's victory, with Florida's Rick Casares scoring late. The final score was 26-12 in favor of Tennessee.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the standout players for Tennessee in the first quarter?

Rick Casares and Ray Byrd

Ray Byrd and Pat Oleksiak

J. Louis Popahall and Rick Casares

Pat Shires and Andy Kozar

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Florida respond to Tennessee's initial touchdown?

By scoring a safety

By intercepting the ball

With a 66-yard touchdown run by J. Louis Popahall

With a field goal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant challenge did Andy Kozar overcome to play in the third quarter?

A career-ending injury

A serious illness in 1945

A suspension from the team

A transfer from another school

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who scored the fourth touchdown for Tennessee in the fourth quarter?

Andy Kozar

Ray Byrd

Pat Shires

Pat Oleksiak

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final score of the game?

Tennessee 30, Florida 10

Tennessee 26, Florida 12

Tennessee 20, Florida 14

Tennessee 24, Florida 18