2001 schedule
Illinois
Big Ten
Final rank
#2
Record
10-1
Points
37
Diff
+118
Scored
356
Allowed
238
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2001 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | California(Tier 2) | Away | 44 – 17 | W | +4 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois(Tier 4) | Home | 17 – 12 | W | +2 |
| 5 | Louisville(Tier 3) | Home | 34 – 10 | W | +3 |
| 6 | Michigan(Premier) | Away | 20 – 45 | L | 0 |
| 7 | Minnesota(Tier 3) | Home | 25 – 14 | W | +3 |
| 8 | Indiana(Tier 3) | Away | 35 – 14 | W | +3 |
| 9 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Home | 42 – 35 | W | +5 |
| 11 | Purdue(Tier 2) | Away | 38 – 13 | W | +4 |
| 12 | Penn State(Premier) | Home | 33 – 28 | W | +5 |
| 13 | Ohio State(Premier) | Away | 34 – 22 | W | +5 |
| 14 | Northwestern(Tier 3) | Home | 34 – 28 | W | +3 |
