From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base
2001 Grambling State Tigers football team
| 2001 Grambling State Tigers football |
|---|
| Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| West Division |
| No. 8 |
| 10–1 (6–1 SWAC) |
| Doug Williams (4th season) |
| Melvin Spears (4th season) |
| Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium |
The 2001 Grambling State Tigers football team represented Grambling State University as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during the 2001 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Doug Williams, the Tigers compiled an overall record of 10–1 and a mark of 6–1 in conference play, won the SWAC championship, and a black college football national championship.
| Date | Opponent | Rank | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1 | at Alcorn State | No. 15 | Jack Spinks StadiumLorman, MS | W 37–22 | 17,500 | |
| September 8 | Alabama A&M | No. 14 | Eddie G. Robinson Memorial StadiumGrambling, LA | W 30–7 | 7,432 | |
| September 15 | vs. No. 9 Florida A&M* | No. 15 | Paul Brown StadiumCincinnati, OH (Riverfront Classic) | Canceled | N/A | |
| September 22 | at No. 17 Portland State* | No. 15 | PGE ParkPortland, OR (Vanport Classic) | W 30–29 | 16,171 | |
| September 29 | vs. Prairie View A&M | No. 11 | Cotton BowlDallas, TX (rivalry) | W 40–6 | 51,149 | |
| October 13 | vs. Arkansas–Pine Bluff | No. 7 | Independence StadiumShreveport, LA (Red River Classic) | W 60–7 | 18,000 | |
| October 20 | at Jackson State | No. 6 | Mississippi Veterans Memorial StadiumJackson, MS | W 30–16 | 25,600 | |
| October 27 | Texas Southern | No. 6 | Eddie G. Robinson Memorial StadiumGrambling, LA | W 43–3 | 22,736 | |
| November 3 | at Alabama State | No. 3 | Cramton BowlMontgomery, AL | L 38–45 | 13,029 | |
| November 10 | at Nicholls State* | No. 9 | John L. Guidry StadiumThibodaux, LA | W 38–27 | 7,371 | |
| November 24 | vs. Southern | No. 8 | Louisiana SuperdomeNew Orleans, LA (Bayou Classic) | W 30–20 | 67,435 | |
| December 1 | vs. Alabama State* | No. 7 | Legion FieldBirmingham, AL (SWAC Championship Game) | W 38–31 | 38,487 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from The Sports Network Poll released prior to the game |
Ask Mako anything about 2001 Grambling State Tigers football team — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.
Research with MakoFree with your Surf account
Create a free account to save articles, ask Mako questions, and organize your research.
Sign up freeThis content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.
Report