2001 Louisville Cardinals football team

2001 Louisville Cardinals football
C-USA champion
Liberty Bowl champion
Liberty Bowl, W 28–10 vs. BYU
ConferenceConference USA
Ranking
CoachesNo. 16
APNo. 17
Record11–2 (6–1 C-USA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorScott Linehan (3rd season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorChris Smeland (4th season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumPapa John's Cardinal Stadium
Seasons
← 2000
2002 →
2001 Conference USA football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 17 Louisville $   6 1     11 2  
Cincinnati   5 2     7 5  
UAB   5 2     6 5  
East Carolina   5 2     6 6  
Southern Miss   4 3     6 5  
TCU   4 3     6 6  
Memphis   3 4     5 6  
Army   2 5     3 8  
Tulane   1 6     3 9  
Houston   0 7     0 11  
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2001 Louisville Cardinals football team represented the University of Louisville in the 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team, led by John L. Smith, played their home games in Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. They ended the season with an 11–2 record.