2001 Cal State Northridge Matadors football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 2001 Cal State Northridge Matadors football Independent 3–7 Jeff Kearin 3rd North Campus Stadium none The 2001 Cal State Northridge Matadors football team represented California State University, Northridge as an independent during the 2001 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by third-year head coach Jeff Kearin, Cal State Northridge compiled a record of 3–7. The Matadors played home games at North Campus Stadium in Northridge, California. This was the last season for Cal State Northridge football. On November 20, 2001, the president of the university announced the termination of the football program after 40 seasons due to "looming budget concerns".Northridge Football Eliminated The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Gary Fox November 21, 2001 C11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14719693/northridge_football_eliminated/ Newspapers.com October 27, 2017 Schedule 2001 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network August 30 l y Northern Arizona Walkup Skydome Flagstaff, AZ 17–30 4,633 Big-time finish carries NAU in opener Arizona Republic Phoenix, Arizona Gary Fox August 31, 2001 C11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14718812/big_time_finish_carries_nau_in_opener/ Newspapers.com October 27, 2017 September 15 Canceled Southwest Texas State North Campus Stadium Northridge, CA https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97838227/southwest-texas-game-scratched/ Tyler Morning Telegraph Southwest Texas game scratched September 13, 2001 March 17, 2022 Newspapers.com September 22 l y Stephen F. Austin Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 27–30 OT https://www.newspapers.com/article/ventura-county-star-northridge-lets-one/177061652/ Ventura County Star Northridge lets one slip away in overtime September 23, 2001 July 20, 2025 Newspapers.com September 29 l y Montana State Bobcat Stadium Bozeman, MT 27–34 8,407 Cats awaken home fans from 100-week sleep Great Falls Tribune Great Falls, Montana Scott Mansch September 30, 2001 1S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14718970/great_falls_tribune/ Newspapers.com October 27, 2017 October 6 w 2001 Western Oregon Wolves Western Oregon North Campus Stadium Northridge, CA 47–37 1,912 Brady's Big Day Saves Northridge The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Eric Stephens October 7, 2001 S7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14719039/bradys_big_day_saves_northridge/ Newspapers.com October 27, 2017 October 13 l y UC Davis 13 Toomey Field Davis, CA 31–38 6,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-two-holleman-kickoff/177983629/ The Sacramento Bee Two Holleman kickoff returns win for Aggies October 14, 2001 August 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 20 l y Troy State Veterans Memorial Stadium Troy, AL 31–44 16,852 Trojans outscore Matadors The Montgomery Advertiser Montgomery, Alabama Graham Dunn October 21, 2001 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14719109/trojans_outscore_matadors/ Newspapers.com October 27, 2017 October 27 l y Eastern Washington Woodward Field Cheney, WA 35–63 4,453 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-chatman-ewu-defens/177983781/ The Spokesman-Review Chatman, EWU defense wear down Northridge October 28, 2001 August 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 3 w Sacramento State North Campus Stadium Northridge, CA 49–36 5,286 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-north-ridge-hands-sac/177981471/ The Sacramento Bee North ridge hands Sac State sixth loss in a row November 4, 2001 August 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 10 w y Cal Poly Mustang Stadium San Luis Obispo, CA 35–28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-matadors-escape-wi/177983882/ The Los Angeles Times Matadors escape with a victory November 11, 2001 August 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 17 l y Portland State PGE Park Portland, OR 43–50 4,017 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-charles-fuqua-give/177983247/ The Sunday Oregonian Charles, Fuqua give Vikings playoff hope November 18, 2001 August 1, 2025 Newspapers.com 2001-02 CSUN Matadors; Schedule/Results https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/360187 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 27, 2025 Team players in the NFL No Cal State Northridge players were selected in the 2002 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/2002.htm 2002 NFL Draft January 19, 2017https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/calstatenorthridge/ Cal State-Northridge Players/Alumni February 21, 2017http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?abbr=C&collegeName=Cal+State-Northridge&abbrFlag=0&type=school Draft History: Cal State-Northridge March 18, 2017 The following finished their Cal State Northridge career in 2001, were not drafted, but played in the NFL. Player Position First NFL team Atnaf Harris Wide receiver 2002 Houston Texans References Cal State Northridge Category:Cal State Northridge Matadors football seasons Cal State Northridge Matadors football