| 2002 NCAA Division I-A football rankings | |
|---|---|
| Season | 2002 |
| Bowl Season | 2002–03 bowl games |
| Preseason #1 | Miami (FL) |
| End of season champions | Ohio State |
| Conference with most teams in final AP poll |
Big 10, Big 12, Big East, ACC (4) |
NCAA Division I-A football rankings
The Bowl Championship Series determined the two teams that competed in the BCS National Championship Game, the 2003 Fiesta Bowl.