2001 Furman Paladins football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 2001 Furman Paladins football Southern Conference SoCon 2 12–3 7–1 Bobby Johnson 8th Louis Ivory Chris Stewart Will Bouton Shelvis Smith Paladin Stadium SoCon co-champion NCAA Division I-AA Championship Game L 6–13 vs. Montana The 2001 Furman Paladins football team represented the Furman University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 2001 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by Bobby Johnson in his eighth and final year as head coach, the Paladins compiled an overall record of 12–3 with a mark of 7–1 in conference play, sharing the SoCon title with Georgia Southern. Furman advanced to the NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship playoffs, where they beat Western Kentucky in the first round, Lehigh in the quarterfinals, and Georgia Southern in the semifinals before losing to Montana in the NCAA Division I-AA Championship Game. Schedule 2001 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network Mountain September 1 2:00 pm l y y 6 Wyoming War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY 14–20 14,167 Wyoming subdues Furman The Billings Gazette September 2, 2001 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110104471/wyoming-subdues-furman/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 8 7:00 pm w y 6 2001 Elon Phoenix Elon Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 46–7 10,322 This time, Paladins romp past Phoenix The Greenville News September 9, 2001 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110104663/this-time-paladins-romp-past-phoenix/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 15 Canceled y y Liberty Williams Stadium Lynchburg, VA https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110105615/furman-not-sure-it-will-make-up-game/ The Greenville News Furman not sure it will make up game September 14, 2001 September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 22 7:00 pm w 4 VMI Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 65–7 10,152 Paladins win 100th in style The Greenville News September 23, 2001 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110105733/paladins-win-100th-in-style/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 29 6:00 pm w 4 Western Carolina Bob Waters Field at E. 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Whitmire Stadium Cullowhee, NC 31–13 8,714 Furman runs over Catamounts Asheville Citizen-Times September 30, 2001 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110105839/furman-runs-over-catamounts/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 6 3:00 pm w 3 Appalachian State 5 Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 28–22 CCSS 14,411 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89880658/paladins-do-a-slam-dance/ The Greenville News Paladins do a slam dance October 7, 2001 December 1, 2021 Newspapers.com October 13 2:00 pm y w 3 The Citadel Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC rivalry 31–7 16,982 Ivory leads Furman over The Citadel, 31–7 The Times and Democrat October 14, 2001 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110105899/ivory-leads-furman-over-the-citadel-31/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 20 2:00 pm w 3 East Tennessee State Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 31–6 11,009 Ivory rushes for 146 yards to lift Furman over East Tennessee St. The Herald October 21, 2001 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110105980/ivory-rushes-for-146-yards-to-lift-furma/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 3 3:38 pm y l 2 Georgia Southern 4 Paulson Stadium Statesboro, GA FSNS 10–20 21,593 Back in contention, Peterson, Revere lead Eagles to SoCon win The Atlanta Constitution November 4, 2001 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110106080/back-in-contention-peterson-revere-lea/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 10 3:30 pm w 5 Wofford Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 45–14 rivalry CCSS 10,534 Paladins hammer Terriers The State November 11, 2001 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110106169/paladins-hammer-terriers/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 17 7:00 pm y w 4 Chattanooga Finley Stadium Chattanooga, TN 42–10 6,366 Paladins wake up to knock off Mocs The Greenville News November 18, 2001 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110106291/paladins-wake-up-to-knock-off-mocs/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 24 2:00 pm w y 4 2001 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 47–28 7,241 Furman rolls toward playoffs with victory over Presbyterian The Times and Democrat November 25, 2001 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110106372/furman-rolls-toward-playoffs-with-victor/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com December 1 12:00 pm w y 4 Western Kentucky 12 Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC NCAA Division I-AA First Round 24–20 6,143 Hilltoppers' season ends at Furman, 24–20 The Courier-Journal December 2, 2001 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110106442/hilltoppers-season-ends-at-furman-242/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com December 8 12:07 pm w y 4 Lehigh 5 Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinal 34–17 10,189 Paladins Enjoy a Sub Ride Adam Davis December 9, 2001 1C The Greenville News https://www.newspapers.com/clip/60606597/2001-lehigh-furman/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com December 15 12:00 pm y w y 4 Georgia Southern 2 Paulson Stadium Statesboro, GA NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal CCSS 24–17 11,827 Furman snaps record Georgia So. streak The Charlotte Observer December 16, 2001 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110106515/furman-snaps-record-georgia-so-streak/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com December 21 3:30 pm l y y 4 Montana 1 Finley Stadium Chattanooga, TN NCAA Division I-AA Championship Game ESPN 6–13 12,698 Griz are kings again The Montana Standard December 22, 2001 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110106600/griz-are-kings-again/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com References Furman Category:Furman Paladins football seasons Category:Southern Conference football champion seasons Furman Paladins football Category:Long stubs with short prose Furman