| Year: | 2002 |
| Team: | Louisville Cardinals |
| Conference: | Conference USA |
| Short Conf: | C-USA |
| Record: | 7–6 |
| Conf Record: | 5–3 |
| Hc Year: | 5th |
| Off Coach: | John Pettas |
| Oc Year: | 1st |
| Def Coach: | Chris Smeland |
| Dc Year: | 5th |
| Bowl Result: | L 15–38 vs. Marshall |
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.
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL club | |
| Defensive end | 2 | 64 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | ||
| Quarterback | 3 | 88 | Houston Texans | ||
| Safety | 7 | 217 | Houston Texans | ||
| Cornerback | 7 | 245 | Green Bay Packers |