Question

Matt Ryan played his college ball at Boston College; now he's starting a Super Bowl against the pro team from that area. Who are the only other three quarterbacks in the history of this game who've started against teams in the TV market where they played their college football? One is still an active (and accomplished) player. One is still involved in the league. And one had one of the worst games by a quarterback in Super Bowl history.

Answer

Drew Brees (who played at Purdue and faced Indianapolis in a Super Bowl) and John Elway (who played at Stanford and lost a Super Bowl against San Francisco). And Tony Eason (who played at Illinois and faced the Bears); Eason was pulled after going 0 for 6 to start the game.