Indianapolis Colts Trivia
Indianapolis Colts trivia explores one of the NFLās most recognizable franchises, a team that began in Baltimore before relocating to Indianapolis in 1984. This page offers a factual, family-friendly way to revisit notable eras, memorable players, and the Coltsā place in the AFC South.
Easy Indianapolis Colts Trivia
13 questions
These easy Indianapolis Colts trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
Which city do the Colts call home?
- A.Baltimore
- B.Cincinnati
- C.Pittsburgh
- D.Indianapolis
Answer: Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Colts are based in Indianapolis, the city named in the teamās official identity and in the context cues.
Question 2
Which league do the Indianapolis Colts compete in?
- A.WNBA
- B.MLB
- C.NFL
- D.NBA
Answer: NFL
The Colts are an NFL franchise; their rivalry moments in the 2006 AFC Championship Game all took place within that league.
Question 3
Which conference are the Colts a member of?
Answer: American Football Conference
The Colts are members of the American Football Conference.
Question 4
What division do the Colts compete in?
- A.AFC North
- B.NFC South
- C.AFC East
- D.AFC South
Answer: AFC South
Indianapolis competes in the AFC South division.
Question 5
What stadium is home to the Indianapolis Colts?
Answer: Lucas Oil Stadium
The Colts play their home games at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Question 6
What year did the Colts franchise begin?
- A.1960
- B.1953
- C.1950
- D.1958
Answer: 1953
The Baltimore Colts franchise began in 1953 before later becoming the Indianapolis Colts, which is the team referenced in the comeback and Super Bowl cues.
Question 7
In what year did the Colts move from Baltimore to Indianapolis?
- A.1988
- B.1984
- C.1978
- D.1981
Answer: 1984
The Indianapolis Colts relocated from Baltimore in 1984, before later franchise milestones like the 2006 AFC Championship comeback over New England.
Question 8
The Colts won which championship game known as Super Bowl XLI?
Answer: Super Bowl
The Colts won Super Bowl XLI.
Question 9
Who was the Colts' starting quarterback for most of 1998 through 2010?
Answer: Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning was the Colts' starting quarterback for most of 1998 through 2010.
Question 10
Which quarterback did the Colts take with the first overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft?
Answer: Andrew Luck
The Colts selected Andrew Luck with the first overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.
Question 11
Who is the owner of the Indianapolis Colts?
Answer: Jim Irsay
Jim Irsay is the owner of the Colts.
Question 12
What is the name of the Colts' mascot?
Answer: Blue
Blue is the Colts' mascot.
Question 13
What are the Colts' primary team colors?
Answer: blue and white
The Colts' primary colors are blue and white.
Indianapolis Colts Family Trivia
11 questions
These family Indianapolis Colts trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
Before the team moved to Indianapolis, in what city was the name 'Colts' already being used?
Answer: Baltimore
The Colts name was used in Baltimore before the franchise moved to Indianapolis.
Question 2
What season did Indianapolis win the AFC Championship?
Answer: 2006
Indianapolis won the AFC Championship for the 2006 season.
Question 3
Indianapolis defeated New Orleans in Super Bowl XLIV.
- A.Unclear
- B.Both
- C.False
- D.True
Answer: False
The Colts did not beat the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV; New Orleans won that game. The anchor facts here point to other Colts moments, like the 2006 AFC title comeback and Super Bowl XLI's opening kickoff return.
Question 4
Which jersey number did Peyton Manning wear with the Colts?
- A.18
- B.16
- C.12
- D.19
Answer: 18
Peyton Manning wore number 18 during his Colts career.
Question 5
Which stadium feature lets Lucas Oil Stadium open and close?
- A.Lucas Oil Stadium roof
- B.North window
- C.Scoreboard
- D.Field turf
Answer: Lucas Oil Stadium roof
Lucas Oil Stadium is known for its retractable roof, a defining feature of the Coltsā home venue.
Question 6
Who spent his entire NFL playing career with the Indianapolis Colts?
Answer: Reggie Wayne
Reggie Wayne played his whole NFL career with the Colts.
Question 7
During Peyton Manning's Colts era, who was the team's tight end named Clark?
Answer: Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark played tight end for Indianapolis during its Peyton Manning era.
Question 8
Who is the Colts' career leader in sacks?
Answer: Robert Mathis
Robert Mathis is the franchise's career sacks leader.
Question 9
Which Colts pass rusher became famous for a spin move that blockers had to watch out for?
Answer: Dwight Freeney
Dwight Freeney was known for his spin move is a Colts pass rusher.
Question 10
Who was the Coltsā veteran kicker from 2006 to 2019?
- A.Vinny Testaverde
- B.Adam Vinatieri
- C.Matt Stover
- D.Mike Vanderjagt
Answer: Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri handled the Coltsā kicking duties for that long stretch, including big moments like the 2006 AFC Championship Game comeback.
Question 11
Who was the Colts' head coach from 2012 to 2017?
- A.Chuck Pagano
- B.Frank Reich
- C.Shane Steichen
- D.Tony Dungy
Answer: Chuck Pagano
Chuck Pagano served is Indianapolis head coach from 2012 to 2017.
Fun Indianapolis Colts Trivia
12 questions
These fun Indianapolis Colts trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
What special feature lets Lucas Oil Stadium go from indoor comfort to open-air vibes?
- A.retractable roof
- B.A rotating field
- C.A glass dome
- D.A retractable south end zone
Answer: A retractable roof.
Lucas Oil Stadium is known for having a retractable roof.
Question 2
Besides the roof, what giant movable stadium feature sits on the north side of Lucas Oil Stadium?
- A.A sliding midfield tunnel
- B.retractable north window
- C.A retractable north scoreboard
- D.A folding upper deck
Answer: A large retractable north window.
Lucas Oil Stadium also has a large retractable north window.
Question 3
What is the Colts' official cheer squad called?
- A.Pacerettes
- B.Colts Cheerleaders
- C.Blue Crew
- D.Stallions
Answer: Colts Cheerleaders
The Indianapolis Colts' official cheer squad is the Colts Cheerleaders, the teamās game-day sideline group at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Question 4
In what year was Blue named Mascot of the Year?
- A.2016
- B.2017
- C.2019
- D.2018
Answer: 2018
Blue, the Colts mascot, earned Mascot of the Year in 2018.
Question 5
How many touchdown passes did Peyton Manning throw in 2004 for Indianapolis to set an NFL record?
- A.49 touchdown passes.
- B.45
- C.50
- D.54
Answer: 49 touchdown passes.
Manning set an NFL record with 49 touchdown passes in 2004 while playing for Indianapolis.
Question 6
The 2005 Colts came out so hot they forgot how to lose for a while. What was their start to the season?
- A.14-0
- B.11-0
- C.13-0
- D.12-1
Answer: 13-0.
The 2005 Colts started the season 13-0.
Question 7
How many straight wins did the Colts pile up to open the 2009 season?
- A.14 straight wins
- B.12 straight wins
- C.13 straight wins
- D.15 straight wins
Answer: 14 straight wins.
The 2009 Colts opened the year with 14 straight wins.
Question 8
What final regular-season record did Indianapolis post in both 2005 and 2009?
- A.15-1
- B.12-4
- C.14-2
- D.13-3
Answer: 14-2.
Indianapolis finished 14-2 in both 2005 and 2009.
Question 9
What color jerseys did the Colts wear in Super Bowl XLI?
- A.white jerseys
- B.black jerseys
- C.red jerseys
- D.blue jerseys
Answer: blue jerseys
In Super Bowl XLI, the Colts wore blue jerseys is they beat the Bears after the 2006 season.
Question 10
How many holes are on each side of the Colts helmet horseshoe?
- A.six holes
- B.eight holes
- C.seven holes
- D.five holes
Answer: seven holes
The Colts helmet horseshoe has seven holes on each side, a small but recognizable team detail.
Question 11
In the 2006 AFC Championship Game comeback against New England, what was the final score of the Colts' win?
- A.34-31
- B.41-34
- C.38-34
- D.31-28
Answer: 38-34.
Indianapolis beat New England 38-34 after trailing 21-3.
Question 12
Which famously energetic punter handled kicking duties for Indianapolis from 2009 to 2016?
- A.Pat McAfee
- B.Adam Vinatieri
- C.Rigoberto Sanchez
- D.Hunter Smith
Answer: Pat McAfee.
Pat McAfee punted for the Colts from 2009 through 2016.
Funny Indianapolis Colts Trivia
12 questions
These funny Indianapolis Colts trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
Which moving company became forever attached to the Colts' 1984 relocation story, basically earning accidental sports fame?
Answer: Mayflower moving trucks
Mayflower moving trucks became linked to the franchise's 1984 relocation.
Question 2
What nickname was given to the Patriots ball-deflation scandal tied to Colts-Patriots lore?
- A.Spygate
- B.Bountygate
- C.Gategate
- D.Deflategate
Answer: Deflategate
Deflategate is the Colts-Patriots scandal anchor, referring to the Patriots ball-deflation controversy.
Question 3
Who returned the opening kickoff of Super Bowl XLI for a touchdown against the Colts, ruining everyone's chance to ease into the game politely?
Answer: Devin Hester
Devin Hester returned the opening kickoff of Super Bowl XLI for a touchdown against the Colts.
Question 4
Who coached the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV?
- A.Jim Caldwell
- B.Tony Dungy
- C.Chuck Pagano
- D.Marty Mornhinweg
Answer: Jim Caldwell
Jim Caldwell was Indianapolisā head coach in Super Bowl XLIV against New Orleans. The question now targets the sideline role directly.
Question 5
Which Saints defender returned Peyton Manningās Super Bowl XLIV interception for a touchdown?
- A.Tracy Porter
- B.Jabari Greer
- C.Jonathan Vilma
- D.Roman Harper
Answer: Tracy Porter
Tracy Porter made the decisive pick-six against the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, turning Manningās interception into a Saints touchdown.
Question 6
What was the Patriots cheating scandal that still hangs over Colts-Patriots showdowns like a bad replay review?
- A.Spygate
- B.Deflategate
- C.Bountygate
- D.Gategate
Answer: Spygate
Spygate is the Patriots recording-opponent-plays scandal that became a major part of the Colts-Patriots rivalry story.
Question 7
Which team was on the wrong end of the scoreboard when the Colts won Super Bowl V?
- A.Dallas Cowboys
- B.Miami Dolphins
- C.Chicago Bears
- D.Houston Oilers
Answer: Dallas Cowboys
The Colts defeated the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Question 8
In which city did the Colts win Super Bowl V?
- A.New Orleans
- B.Indianapolis
- C.Chicago
- D.Miami
Answer: Miami
The Coltsā first title came in Super Bowl V, played in Miami. The question is about the championship site, not the later comeback over New England.
Question 9
Which Colts player won the NFL MVP award in 1976?
Answer: Bert Jones
Bert Jones won the NFL Most Valuable Player award in 1976 for the Colts.
Question 10
Before the horseshoes landed in Indianapolis, which legendary quarterback spent most of his career with the Colts franchise?
Answer: Johnny Unitas
Johnny Unitas spent most of his career with the Colts franchise before the move to Indianapolis.
Question 11
Which longtime Colts receiver later became head coach of the New England Patriots, proving career paths can take scenic routes?
Answer: Raymond Berry
Raymond Berry, a longtime Colts receiver, later coached the New England Patriots.
Question 12
Who opened the 2023 season as the Colts' Week 1 starting quarterback?
Answer: Anthony Richardson
The Colts opened the 2023 season with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is their Week 1 starter.
Hard Indianapolis Colts Trivia
11 questions
These hard Indianapolis Colts trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
What exact record did Indianapolis post in its first season after relocating in 1984?
Answer: 12-4
The Colts went 12-4 in their first season after the 1984 relocation.
Question 2
The Colts began a run of three straight AFC East division titles in what year?
Answer: 1987
Indianapolis won three straight AFC East titles from 1987 through 1989, so the streak began in 1987.
Question 3
In 1988, how many rushing yards did Eric Dickerson compile for the Colts?
Answer: 1,659 yards
Eric Dickerson rushed for 1,659 yards for Indianapolis in 1988.
Question 4
Who quarterbacked Indianapolis to the AFC Championship Game in the 1995 season?
Answer: Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh led the Colts to the AFC Championship Game in the 1995 season.
Question 5
What was the final score when Pittsburgh defeated Indianapolis in the 1995 AFC Championship Game?
Answer: 20-16
The Steelers beat the Colts 20-16 in the 1995 AFC Championship Game.
Question 6
As a rookie in 1998, how many interceptions did Peyton Manning throw?
Answer: 26 interceptions
Peyton Manning threw 26 interceptions during his rookie season in 1998.
Question 7
How long was Indianapolis's streak of seasons with at least 12 regular-season wins from 2003 through 2009?
Answer: Seven straight seasons
The Colts won 12 or more regular-season games in seven straight seasons from 2003 through 2009.
Question 8
Before ending 13-3, what was the Colts' opening record in the 2007 season?
Answer: 7-0
The 2007 Colts started 7-0 before finishing 13-3.
Question 9
Which team knocked Indianapolis out in overtime during the 2008 season Wild Card round?
Answer: San Diego Chargers
Indianapolis lost to the San Diego Chargers in overtime in the 2008 season Wild Card round.
Question 10
Indianapolis used the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft on which player?
Answer: Quenton Nelson
The Colts selected guard Quenton Nelson sixth overall in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Question 11
In which year did Andrew Luck announce his retirement?
- A.2018
- B.2020
- C.2019
- D.2017
Answer: 2019
Andrew Luck retired in 2019, a major turning point for the Colts after the 2018 season.
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