The 2002 Houston Cougars football team represented the University of Houston as a member of Conference USA (C-USA) during the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by Dana Dimel in his third and final season as head coach, the Cougars compiled an overall record of 5–7 with a mark of 3–5 in conference play, placing eighth in C-USA. The team played home games on campus, at Robertson Stadium in Houston. Dimel was fired after the season. Wiki link