2001 Florida A&M Rattlers football team

The 2001 Florida A&M Rattlers football team represented Florida A&M University as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) during the 2001 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Billy Joe, the Rattlers compiled an overall record of 7–4, with a mark of 7–1 in conference play, and finished as MEAC champion. Florida A&M finished their season with a loss against Georgia Southern in the Division I-AA playoffs. At the conclusion of the season, the Rattlers were also recognized as black college national champion.

2001 Florida A&M Rattlers football
NCAA Division I-AA First Round, L 35–60 vs. Georgia Southern
ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Ranking
Sports NetworkNo. 22
Record7–4 (7–1 MEAC)
Head coach
Home stadiumBragg Memorial Stadium
2001 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 22 Florida A&M $^  7 1   7 4  
Hampton  6 2   7 4  
North Carolina A&T  5 3   8 3  
Bethune–Cookman  5 3   6 4  
South Carolina State  5 3   6 5  
Delaware State  3 5   5 6  
Norfolk State  3 5   5 6  
Howard  1 7   2 9  
Morgan State  1 7   2 9  
  • $ Conference champion
  • ^ NCAA Division I-AA playoff participant
Rankings from The Sports Network poll
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