The 2001 Northwestern Eagles football team was an American football team that represented Northwestern College (now known as University of Northwestern – St. Paul) as a member of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) during the 2001 NCAA Division III football season.
In their first year under head coach Kirk Talley, the Eagles compiled a perfect 9–0 record (6–0 against UMAC opponents), won the UMAC championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 358 to 69.
The individual statistical leaders included Joe Wise with 1,324 rushing yards, 19 touchdowns, and 114 points scored; Dave Griffieth with 1,937 passing yards and 17 passing touchdowns; T. Naki with 38 receptions for 598 receiving yards; and B. Taylor with 77 total tackles.
He had previously been head coach at Crown (MN) and Mount Senario College.
[2] Talley remained head coach of Northwestern for 16 years.