The 2001 Sacred Heart Pioneers football team was an American football team that represented Sacred Heart University of Fairfield, Connecticut as a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) during the 2001 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In their second and final year under head coach Jim Fleming, the Pioneers compiled an 11âÂÂ0 record (8âÂÂ0 against NEC opponents), won the NEC championship, defeated in the ECAC Bowl, and outscored opponents by a total of 450 to 167.
The team's statistical leaders included Marvin Royal with 1,043 net rushing yards and 108 points scored (18 touchdowns), Justin Holtfreter with 2,581 passing yards, Deveren Johnson with 1,157 receiving yards.
The team played its home games at Campus Field in Fairfield.
The following Pioneer was selected in the National Football League draft following the season.