2002 Iowa State Cyclones football team

The 2002 Iowa State Cyclones football team represented Iowa State University as a member of the North Division in the Big 12 Conference during the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Dan McCarney, the Cyclones compiled an overall record of 7–7 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, placing third in the Big 12's North Division. Iowa State was invited to the Humanitarian Bowl, where the Cyclones lost to Boise State. The team played home games at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.

Games summaries

At Iowa

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Nebraska

Iowa State's dominant victory over Nebraska forced the Cornhuskers out of the AP poll for the first time since October 5, 1981 - an NCAA-record streak of 348 consecutive polls.

Awards and honors

On November 30, eight Iowa State players were named to the all-Big 12 football teams. Second-team players were Offensive lineman Bob Montgomery, quarterback Seneca Wallace, place-kicker Adam Benike and defensive tackle Jordan Carstens. The third-team consisted of offensive lineman Zach Butler and strong safety JaMaine Billups. Wide receiver Lane Danielsen and linebacker Jeremy Loyd were honorable mention choices. On December 2, 2002 defensive tackle Jordan Carstens and wide receiver Jack Whitver were named to the Verizon Academic All-America Football Teams. They earned first and second team honors respectively. Iowa State was also only one of eight teams with more than one player recognized.