2002 Illinois Fighting Illini football team

The 2002 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their sixth season under Ron Turner, the Illini compiled a 5–7 record, tied for fifth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 346 to 307.
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jon Beutjer, running back Anoineo Harris, wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, and kicker Peter Christofilakos.
The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.