The 2001 Central Michigan Chippewas football team was an

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team that represented

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in the

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(MAC) during the

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. In their second season under head coach

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, the Chippewas compiled a 3–8 record (2–6 against MAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the MAC's West Division, and were outscored by their opponents, 346 to 251. The team played its home games in

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, with attendance of 89,303 in five home games. The team's statistical leaders included Derrick Vickers with 1,156 passing yards, Terrence Jackson with 1,194 rushing yards, and Rob Turner with 668 receiving yards. Halfback Terrence Jackson was also selected at the end of the 2001 season as the team's most valuable player. Cornerback Tedaro France was selected as a first-team All-MAC player.2015 Media Guide, p. 93.

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Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons

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