2002 Louisville Cardinals football team

2002 Louisville Cardinals football
GMAC Bowl, L 15–38 vs. Marshall
ConferenceConference USA
Record7–6 (5–3 C-USA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorJohn Pettas (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorChris Smeland (5th season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumPapa John's Cardinal Stadium
Seasons
← 2001
2003 →
2002 Conference USA football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Cincinnati +   6 2     7 7  
No. 23 TCU +   6 2     10 2  
Louisville   5 3     7 6  
Southern Miss   5 3     7 6  
Tulane   4 4     8 5  
UAB   4 4     5 7  
East Carolina   4 4     4 8  
Houston   3 5     5 7  
Memphis   2 6     3 9  
Army   1 7     1 11  
  • + – Conference co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2002 Louisville Cardinals football team represented the University of Louisville in the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team, led by John L. Smith and played their home games in Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.