The 2002 Utah Utes football team represented the University of Utah as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW) during the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by Ron McBride in his 13th and final season as head coach, the Utes compiled an overall record of 5âÂÂ6 with a mark of 3âÂÂ4 in conference play, tying for fifth place in the MW. Utah played home games at RiceâÂÂEccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
Three players went in the 2003 NFL draft, including first rounder and future pro bowler Jordan Gross.