2001 schedule
Michigan
Big Ten
Final rank
#8
Record
8-3
Points
28
Diff
+111
Scored
303
Allowed
192
Outcome
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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 | Miami (OH)(Tier 2) | Home | 31 – 13 | W | +4 |
| 3 | Washington(Premier) | Away | 18 – 23 | L | 0 |
| 5 | Western Michigan(Tier 3) | Home | 38 – 21 | W | +3 |
| 6 | Illinois(Tier 3) | Home | 45 – 20 | W | +3 |
| 7 | Penn State(Premier) | Away | 20 – 0 | W | +5 |
| 8 | Purdue(Tier 2) | Home | 24 – 10 | W | +4 |
| 10 | Iowa(Tier 5) | Away | 32 – 26 | W | +1 |
| 11 | Michigan State(Premier) | Away | 24 – 26 | L | 0 |
| 12 | Minnesota(Tier 3) | Home | 31 – 10 | W | +3 |
| 13 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Away | 20 – 17 | W | +5 |
| 14 | Ohio State(Premier) | Home | 20 – 26 | L | 0 |
