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.