2002 Sun Belt Conference football season

The 2002 Sun Belt Conference football season was the 2nd college football season for the Sun Belt Conference. During the 2002 season, seven schools competed in Sun Belt football: Arkansas State, Idaho, Louisiana–Lafayette, Louisiana–Monroe, Middle Tennessee, New Mexico State and North Texas.

The conference title was won by North Texas, in its second year as both a Sun Belt member, making them the first team to go back-to-back in Sun Belt Conference history.

Coaches
Note: Stats shown are before the beginning of the season

Bowl games
In 2002, the SBC placed one team in bowl games through their tie-ins: North Texas. New Mexico State was also bowl-eligible but did not receive a bowl invitation.

Note: All times are local

Players of the Year
2001 Sun Belt Player of the Year awards

All-Conference teams
* = Denotes unanimous selection

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