So you want to be a Madden superstar?
There are many roads to becoming a star player in "Madden 24," but as some real-life NFL players will tell you, carving out your path to football stardom starts at the NFL combine. The same can be said about the latest installment in the long-running football sim franchise.
Facing a gauntlet of questions during a virtual combine in the now fan-favorite Superstar Mode, the questions are less related to what profession the players' mothers are involved in and more Friday bar trivia. That makes for a little bit of fun, but it can also be frustrating if you miss out on correct answers.
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Combining "Madden," football and NFL queries, there's a randomized list of questions to propel yourself to new heights in "Madden 24." The more questions you get right, the better your chances at becoming an NFL star will be. Well, at least in the digital sphere.
Here's how to ace the NFL Combine quiz in "Madden '24."
Madden 24 interview questions and answers
The "Madden 24" NFL Combine interview is a series of 10 random questions from the list below, and mix "Madden," football and NFL history and factoid questions. The more questions you answer correctly, the better your draft stock will be during Superstar mode.
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Here's the list with the correct answers attached:
| Question | Correct answer |
| Which of the following countries has an NFL game NOT been played in? | Italy |
| Which QB caught a touchdown pass on the famous "Philly Special" in the Super Bowl | Nick Foles |
| How many defensive backs are on the field if a defense is in nickel? | Five |
| Adrian Peterson was beaten out in a fan vote by which Hall of Fame RB to be on the cover of Madden's 25th anniversary edition? | Barry Sanders |
| Four touchdowns plus three successful PATs plus two field goal equals… | 33 |
| Which state is not home to an NFL team? | Oklahoma |
| Who is the only NFL coach to appear in four consecutive conference championships with two different franchises? | Andy Reid |
| Chad Johnson jersey numbers plus Bengals Super Bowl wins equals… | 85 |
| Which team did John Madden coach to their first Super Bowl win? | Raiders |
| How many seconds is the NFL play clock? | 40 |
| One touchdown plus one successful two-point conversion plus two field goals equal… | 14 |
| Which Hall of Fame RB is the NFL's Man of the Year award named after? | Walter Payton |
| What is the color of the flag a coach would throw into the field if he wanted the previous play to be reviewed? | Red |
| Which member of the Seattle Seahawks "Legion of Boom" defense was on the cover of "Madden 15?" | Richard Sherman |
| What city did the Colts franchise play in before moving to Indianapolis, Ind.? | Baltimore |
| What city did the Titans franchise plan in before moving to Nashville, Tenn.? | Houston |
| Which is the only franchise to start the season 0-4 but still make the playoffs? | Chargers |
| Aaron Rodgers' jersey number plus Patrick Mahomes' jersey number minus Joe Burrow's jersey number equals… | 14 |
| What member of the Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf" team was on the cover of "Madden '23?" | Marshall Faulk |
| After winning the MVP award in 2005, which RB was on the cover of "Madden '07?" | Shaun Alexander |
| Which of the following has NOT been a matchup in the Super Bowl? | Pittsburgh vs. San Francisco? |
| How many timeouts does a team get per half? | Three |
| Which city did Peyton Manning famously use as an audible during his tenure with the Denver Broncos? | Omaha |
| Chad Johnson led the NFL in receiving yards in 2006 as a member of what team? | Bengals |
| How many defensive backs are on the field if a defense is in Dime | Six |
| After meetin gin the Super Bowl in the previous season, which two players shared the cover of "Madden '10?" | Larry Fitzgerald, Troy Polamalu |
| Number of teams in each conference plus number of points a field goal is worth equals… | 19 |
| An illegal contact penalty occurs when a defensive player makes contact with a receiver beyond how many yards? | 5 yards |
| A formation where the ball is snapped directly to a RB or WR instead of the QB is commonly called what? | Wildcat offense |
| After winning the Rookie of the Year award in 2006, what player was on the cover of "Madden '08?" | Vince Young |
| What former Madden cover athlete did Peyton Hillis beat out in a fan vote to be on the cover of "Madden '12?" | Michael Vick |
| Which personnel alignment indicates there are two WRs, one RB and two TEs on the field? | 12 personnel |
| Which of the following states is not home to at least two NFL teams? | Arizona |
| Number of teams Peyton manning played for plus the number of teams Brett Favre played for equals… | Six |
| Which of the following QBs was not a former No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft? | Joe Montana |
| In the Super Bowl era, which pair of division rivals are the only teams to complete undefeated regular seasons? | New England and Miami |
| Number of points a safety is worth plus number of teams that make the playoffs each season equals… | 16 |
| Despite their names, which state do the New York Jets and New York Giants play their home games in? | New Jersey |
| In 2021, T.J. Watt tied which New York Giants player's record of 22 1/2 sacks in a single season? | Michael Strahan |
| What yard line does a team attempt a 2-point conversion from? | 2-yard line |
| Which NFL owner famously said, "Just win, baby!"? | Al Davis |
| How many yards does an onside kick need to go for the kicking team to successfully recover? | 10 yards |
| Which team famously sang "The Super Bowl Shuffle" before winning their franchise's only Super Bowl to date? | Bears |
| What is the name of the team John Madden put together each year based on who he thought played the game of football the way it should be played? | All-Madden |
| Who are the only teammates who were on the cover of Madden in consecutive years? | Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady |
| What city did the Chargers franchise play in before moving to Los Angeles, Calif.? | San Diego |
| How many yards is the defense penalized for roughing the passer? | 15 yards |
| John Madden is synonymous with what Thanksgiving dish? | Turducken |
| When a QB takes a knee to end the game, what is the formation popularly called? | Victory formation |
| Which of the following matchups was the only Super Bowl to go to overtime? | New England vs. Atlanta |
| Following a touchback on a kickoff, what yard line does the ball come out to? | 25-yard line |
| Though he never played a game in the NFL, what team drafted John Madden in 1958? | Eagles |
| Which NFC team is known as "America's Team?" | Cowboys |
| Lamar Jackson was on the cover of "Madden '21." Who is the only other Baltimore Raven to appear on the cover? | Ray Lewis |
| What Pittsburgh Steeler running back pulled in the catch on "The Immaculate Reception?" | Franco Harris |
| Which southern city has hosted a record 11 Super Bowls? | Miami |
| Number of '72 Dolphins losses plus number of Tom Brady Super Bowl wins equals… | Seven |
| What year was the original John Madden Football game released? | 1988 |
| What other professional sport did Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson play during their NFL careers? | Baseball |
| What does RPO stand for? | Run Pass Option |
| Who holds the record for the all-time leading scorer in NFL history? | Adam Vinatieri |
| Which city has never hosted a Super Bowl? | Chicago |
| Who did John Madden share the announce booth with for eight Super Bowls? | Pat Summerall |
| The New England Patriots play in what Boston suburb? | Foxborough |
| In 2000, who was the first player to appear on the cover of "Madden" without coach Madden also on the cover? | Eddie George |
| At least how many offensive players must be on the line of scrimmage? | Seven |
| How many challenges does a team start the game with? | Two |
| What is the maximum number of coach's challenges a team can have in a single game? | Three |
| "Orange Crush" was the nickname given to which team's defensive line in the 1970s? | Broncos |
| John Madden was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. In what Ohio City is the Hall of Fame located? | Canton |
| The trophy awarded to the team that wins the Super Bowl is named after what former NFL head coach? | Vince Lombardi |
| Who is the NFL's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns? | Jerry Rice |
| As a commentator, John Madden popularized the use of what NFL broadcast feature? | Telestrator |
| "The Frozen Tundra" is the nickname given to what team's home field? | Packers |