The 2001 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team represented

Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University (EMU, Eastern Michigan or simply Eastern), is a public research university in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School, the school was the fourth normal school established in the United Sta ...

in the

2001 NCAA Division I-A football season The 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season was the first college football season of the 21st century. It ended with the University of Miami winning the national title for the fifth time. The Hurricanes were led by Larry Coker, who was in his f ...

. In their second season under head coach

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, the Eagles compiled a 2–9 record (1–6 against conference opponents), finished in last place in the West Division of the

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, and were outscored by their opponents, 356 to 197. The team's statistical leaders included Kainoa Akina with 1,504 passing yards, Chris R. Roberson with 755 rushing yards, and Kevin Walter with 748 receiving yards. Scott Russell received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 146.

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Eastern Michigan Eagles football seasons

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