2002 Central Florida Golden Knights
Head Coach: Mike Kruczek (5th season)
Stadium: Citrus Bowl, Orlando, FL
Record: 7-5
Previous: 2001
Next: 2003
Schedule/Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/31 | @ Penn State | L | 24-27 | 0-1 |
| 9/7 | @ Arizona State | L | 13-46 | 0-2 |
| 9/20 | @ Marshall | L | 21-26 | 0-3 |
| 9/28 | Liberty | W | 48-17 | 1-3 |
| 10/12 | @ Western Michigan | W | 31-27 | 2-3 |
| 10/19 | Toledo | L | 24-27 | 2-4 |
| 10/26 | Akron | W | 28-17 | 3-4 |
| 11/2 | Syracuse | L | 35-38 | 3-5 |
| 11/9 | @ Buffalo | W | 45-21 | 4-5 |
| 11/16 | Kent State | W | 32-6 | 5-5 |
| 11/23 | @ Miami (OH) | W | 48-31 | 6-5 |
| 11/30 | Ohio | W | 42-32 | 7-5 |
Notes
This was Central Florida's first season as a member of the Mid-American Conference. Previously the Golden Knights were a NCAA Division 1-A independent.