2002 FIU Golden Panthers football team

2002 FIU Golden Panthers football
ConferenceIndependent
Record5–6
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorGreg Briner (1st season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumFIU Stadium
Seasons
2003 →
2002 NCAA Division I-AA independents football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Saint Mary's       6 6  
FIU       5 6  
Samford       4 7  
Cal Poly       3 8  
Florida Atlantic       2 9  
Savannah State       1 8  
Southern Utah       1 10  
Morris Brown       1 11  

The 2002 FIU Golden Panthers football team represented Florida International University in the 2002 NCAA Division I-AA football season as an NCAA Division I-AA independent school. The Panthers were led by head coach Don Strock in his first season and finished with a record of five wins and six losses (5–6).

FIU played its first-ever game on August 29, 2002 against St. Peter's at FIU Stadium; the Panthers won 27–3.