The 2001 California Golden Bears football team was an American football team that represented the University of California, Berkeley in the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) during the 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season . In their fifth and final year under head coach Tom Holmoe , the Golden Bears compiled a 1–10 record (0–8 against Pac-10 opponents), finished in last place in the Pac-10, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined score of 431 to 201.[ 1] [ 2]
The team's statistical leaders included Kyle Boller with 1,741 passing yards, Terrell Williams with 688 rushing yards, and Charon Arnold with 606 receiving yards.[ 3]
Following a loss to Arizona and an 0–8 start, Holmoe announced his resignation effective at the end of the season.[ 4]
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance September 1 12:30 p.m. Illinois * FSN L 17–4438,160
September 8 2:30 p.m. BYU * California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA L 16–4433,043
September 22 2:00 p.m. at Washington State L 20–5121,534
September 29 2:00 p.m. No. 13 Washington California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA L 28–3135,172
October 13 12:30 p.m. No. 5 Oregon California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA L 7–4834,552
October 20 7:15 p.m. at No. 4 UCLA FSN L 17–5665,366
October 27 1:00 p.m. at Oregon State L 10–1936,142
November 3 12:30 p.m. Arizona California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA L 24–3826,222
November 10 12:30 p.m. USC California Memorial Stadium Berkeley, CA L 14–5533,506
November 17 12:30 p.m. at No. 13 Stanford KGO L 28–3571,150
November 23 10:00 a.m. at Rutgers * W 20–1018,111
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game All times are in Pacific time
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2001 California Golden Bears football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Defense
Special teams
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Injured
Redshirt
Roster