The 2002 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team represented Rutgers University in the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season.

The Scarlet Knights were led by second-year head coach Greg Schiano and played their home games at Rutgers Stadium.

They are a member of the Big East Conference.

They finished the season 1–11, 0–7 in Big East play to finish in last place.

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