[1] Widenhofer, entered into his fifth season at Vandy, on the hot seat needing to improve his record at Vanderbilt.

He met with Vanderbilt chancellor Gordon Gee and athletic director Todd Turner in November 2000.

The gist of that meeting was clearly defined: There needed to be marked improvement in every aspect of the Vanderbilt program if Widenhofer is going to see a sixth year.

The second part of Widenhofer's plan was to spreading out the special teams responsibilities to every member of the coaching staff.

But the loss of Jared McGrath and Elliott Carson on offense and Jamie Winborn and Jimmy R. Williams on defense could not have been overlooked.

Senior QB Greg Zolman entering his fifth year in the program and coming off his most productive season.

Lance Garner of Kempner, Texas was the heir apparent to kicker John Markham, who departed as the Commodores’ all-time leading scorer.

Markham, who made 14-of-18 field goals in 2000, was the second place-kicker taken in April's NFL draft, going to the New York Giants in the fifth round 162 pick.

Scoring summary Player statistics Team stats This was Dennis Franchione's first win at Alabama as ahead football coach.

With 5:01 remaining in the game Neal Thomas' fourth field goal sealed the victory for the Crimson Tide.

Earlier in the week, Alabama had received official word from the NCAA detailing rules allegations that include payoffs and academic fraud.

Richmond took a 10–0 lead in the first quarter, on Gustus' four-yard TD run and Doug Kirchner's 31-yard field goal.

Scoring summary Player statistics Team Stats Vanderbilt and Auburn Tigers had played only 10 time between 1955 and 2001.

The fourth Vanderbilt marched 83-yards and scored on a Dan Stricker four-yard reception from Zolman for Vandy's final point of the game.

Vanderbilt made an effort to get into field goal range, however, turned the ball over on downs after driving 52 yards.

Scoring summary Player statistics Team stats "I don't really like these kind of games", Spurrier said.

Scoring summary Player statistics Team stats Jared Lorenzen threw for a season-high 453 yards and a career-high six touchdowns to lead Kentucky to a 56-30 rout over Vanderbilt in a Southeastern Conference matchup.

Scoring summary Player statistics Team stats "There is plenty to worry about this week", Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer said.

Scoring summary Player statistics Team stats Ole Miss (7-4, 4-4) trailed, 20-3, midway through the third quarter.

He completed his third fourth-quarter comeback of the season with a 39-yard TD strike to freshman receiver Jason Armstead, giving the Rebels a 31–27 lead with 3:34 left.