The 2002 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their sixth season under Ron Turner, the Illini compiled a 5–7 record (4–4 in conference games), tied for fifth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 346 to 307.
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jon Beutjer (2,511 passing yards), running back Anoineo Harris (1,330 rushing yards), wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (65 receptions for 1,010 yards), and kicker Peter Christofilakos (67 points scored, 40 of 40 extra points, 9 of 12 field goals).
The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.
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Roster
Team players in the NFL Player Position Round Pick NFL club Eugene Wilson Cornerback 2 36 New England Patriots Brandon Lloyd Wide Receiver 4 124 San Francisco 49ers David Diehl Guard 5 160 New York Giants Tony Pashos Tackle 5 173 Baltimore Ravens Walter Young Wide Receiver 7 226 Carolina Panthers
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