| Year: | 2002 |
| Team: | Villanova Wildcats |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Short Conf: | A-10 |
| Tsnrank: | 4 |
| Record: | 11–4 |
| Conf Record: | 7–1 |
| Head Coach: | Andy Talley |
| Hc Year: | 18th |
| Off Coach: | Sam Venuto |
| Oc Year: | 4th |
| Stadium: | Villanova Stadium |
| Tourney: | NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal |
| Tourney Result: | L 28–39 vs. McNeese State |
The 2002 Villanova Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented the Villanova University in the Atlantic 10 Conference during the 2002 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In their 18th season under head coach Andy Talley, the Wildcats compiled an 11–4 record (7–1 against conference opponents), outscored opponents by a total of 448 to 278, and was ranked No. 4 in The Sports Network I-AA Poll. The team advanced to the Division I-A playoffs, defeating Furman in the first round and Fordham in the quarterfinals, before losing to McNeese State in the semifinals.[1] [2] The Wildcats played their home games at Villanova Stadium in Villanova, Pennsylvania.