2001 schedule
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Final rank
#24
Record
5-7
Points
15
Diff
-33
Scored
313
Allowed
346
Outcome
Relegated
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia(Tier 2) | Home | 26 – 17 | W | +4 |
| 2 | Oregon(Premier) | Away | 28 – 31 | L | 0 |
| 3 | Fresno State(Tier 3) | Home | 20 – 32 | L | 0 |
| 5 | Penn State(Premier) | Away | 18 – 6 | W | +5 |
| 6 | FCS opponent | Home | 24 – 6 | W | 0 |
| 7 | Indiana(Tier 3) | Home | 32 – 63 | L | 0 |
| 8 | Ohio State(Premier) | Away | 20 – 17 | W | +5 |
| 9 | Illinois(Tier 3) | Away | 35 – 42 | L | 0 |
| 10 | Michigan State(Premier) | Home | 28 – 42 | L | 0 |
| 11 | Iowa(Tier 5) | Home | 34 – 28 | W | +1 |
| 13 | Michigan(Premier) | Home | 17 – 20 | L | 0 |
| 14 | Minnesota(Tier 3) | Away | 31 – 42 | L | 0 |
