touchdown
Teams can then attempt an extra point or two-point conversion. This topic is part of Football within Sports. This page currently draws on 16 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
touchdown trivia questions
A touchdown in American football is worth how many points?
Answer: Six
Bonus fact: Teams can then attempt an extra point or two-point conversion.
A touchdown is scored when a player possesses the ball in what area?
Answer: Opponent's end zone
Bonus fact: The ball only needs to break the plane of the goal line while controlled.
What scoring play can follow a touchdown and be worth two points?
Answer: Two-point conversion
Bonus fact: The offense runs one play from short range to reach the end zone again.
In American football, how many points is a touchdown worth before any extra-point attempt?
Answer: 6
Bonus fact: A touchdown is worth six points.
What statistic compares touchdown passes, interceptions, completion rate, and yards per attempt in the NFL?
Answer: Passer rating
Bonus fact: NFL passer rating summarizes several passing measures.
The football term 'Hail Mary' became famous after a 1975 Cowboys touchdown thrown by whom?
Answer: Roger Staubach
Bonus fact: Staubach said he closed his eyes and said a Hail Mary.
Who scored the winning overtime touchdown in the 1958 NFL Championship Game?
Answer: Alan Ameche
Bonus fact: Ameche scored on a one-yard run after 8 minutes and 15 seconds of overtime.
Who became the first player to return the opening kickoff of a Super Bowl for a touchdown, in Super Bowl XLI?
Answer: Devin Hester
Bonus fact: Hester returned the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown against Indianapolis.
How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
Answer: 6
Bonus fact: A team can attempt an extra point or two-point conversion after a touchdown.
How many career receiving touchdowns did Don Hutson record in the NFL?
Answer: 99
Bonus fact: Hutson’s 99 receiving touchdowns were a remarkable total for an 11-season career ending in 1945.
Who caught the pass deflection and scored on the play known as the Immaculate Reception?
Answer: Franco Harris
Bonus fact: The touchdown gave Pittsburgh a 13-7 playoff victory over Oakland on December 23, 1972.
Which running back rushed for a Super Bowl-record 204 yards in Washington's Super Bowl XXII victory?
Answer: Timmy Smith
Bonus fact: Smith also scored two rushing touchdowns in the 42-10 win over Denver.