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RoughRiders and RedBlacks: Ottawa Football Trivia

After a number of years without a pro football team, the CFL returned to the nation's capital in 2014. Were you an Ottawa football fan when they were known as the RoughRiders or did you become one in their newest incarnation known as the RedBlacks? Either way, let's test your knowledge of Ottawa football trivia.

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RoughRiders and RedBlacks: Ottawa Football Trivia

What Ottawa defender once had 5 sacks in a single game?

Which Ottawa QB did NOT once throw for over 5000 yards in a single season?

Before winning the Grey Cup in 2016, when was the last year an Ottawa team was the league champions?

Whos has the most rushing yards in team history?

Who had the most receiving yards in a single season?

Who has the longest run in team history?

What former NFL quarterback known for his gambling woes played briefly in Ottawa?

What is the record for most field goals kicked in a single season by an Ottawa player?

What Ottawa QB threw the most TD passes in a single season?

Who caught the most passes in a single season?

Who has the most interceptions in team history?

Who scored the most touchdowns in a single season?

Who has the most touchdowns in Ottawa franchise history?

Which Ottawa player had a brother who won the Heisman Trophy?

From 2001 to 2006, there was an Ottawa football franchise with a different name. What was it?

Who has the most rushing yards in a single season:

What team did Ottawa beat to win the 2016 Grey Cup?

What quarterback has thrown for the most TD passes in Ottawa history?

Who has the most points in team history?

Who has the most receptions in team history?

Who intercepted 4 passes in a single game in 1986?

Who has the most sacks in team history?

Who is the only Ottawa player to ever catch 13 passes in a single game?

Ottawa had a QB whose name were based on a famous Shakespearan character. Name him.

Who has the most passing yards in team history?

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