The 2001 Marshall Thundering Herd football team represented Marshall University in the 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season.

The Thundering Herd played their home games at Marshall University Stadium in Huntington, West Virginia, and competed in the East Division of the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

Marshall finished the season with a 64–61 win over East Carolina in the GMAC Bowl.

It was the highest scoring bowl game in college football history.

Roster Last update: 2001-12-22 The following players were selected in the 2002 NFL draft.