2002 Furman Paladins football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 2002 Furman Paladins football Southern Conference SoCon 9 8–4 6–2 Bobby Lamb 1st Billy Napier LeBryan Sperling Rodney Johnson Paladin Stadium NCAA Division I-AA First Round L 38–45 vs. Villanova The 2002 Furman Paladins football team was an American football team that represented Furman University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 2002 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In their first year under head coach Bobby Lamb, the Paladins compiled an overall record of 8–4 with a conference mark of 6–2, finishing tied for second in the SoCon. Furman advanced to the NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship playoffs, where they were upset by Villanova in the first round. Schedule 2002 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network September 7 l y y 7 Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Stadium Nashville, TN 18–49 28,568 Daydream turns into a nightmare The Atlanta Constitution September 8, 2002 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110107583/daydream-turns-into-a-nightmare/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 14 w y 7 Elon Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 57–7 4,860 Paladins pour it on The State September 15, 2002 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110107703/paladins-pour-it-on/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 21 w y y 7 Richmond 22 UR Stadium Richmond, VA 17–7 7,189 Napier takes Furman past Richmond 17–7 The Index-Journal September 22, 2002 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110107879/napier-takes-furman-past-richmond-177/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 28 w y 7 VMI Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA 55–28 6,235 Paladins throttle Keydets Richmond Times-Dispatch September 29, 2002 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110108022/paladins-throttle-keydets/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 5 w 5 Western Carolina Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 24–23 13,125 Furman pulls out narrow win over WCU Asheville Citizen-Times October 6, 2002 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110108194/furman-pulls-out-narrow-win-over-wcu/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 12 l y 5 Appalachian State 4 Kidd Brewer Stadium Boone, NC 15–16 15,331 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89891910/paladins-throw-away-sure-thing/ The Greenville News Paladins throw away sure thing October 13, 2002 September 24, 2002 Newspapers.com October 19 w 6 The Citadel Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 37–10 rivalry 13,188 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110108618/paladins-prove-resilience/ The Greenville News Paladins prove resilience October 20, 2002 September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 26 w y 4 East Tennessee State Memorial Center Johnson City, TN 25–0 5,478 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110108942/furman-blows-by-etsu/ The State Furman blows by ETSU October 27, 2002 September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 9 l 4 Georgia Southern 9 Paladin Stadium Greensville, SC 24–39 15,794 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110109132/georgia-southern-takes-easy-win-over-pal/ The Item Georgia Southern takes easy win over Paladins November 10, 2002 September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 16 w y 9 Wofford 10 Gibbs Stadium Spartanburg, SC 23–21 rivalry 9,814 Late touchdown lifts Furman over Wofford The Times and Democrat November 17, 2002 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110109281/late-touchdown-lifts-furman-over-wofford/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 23 w 8 Chattanooga Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 35–7 7,423 Paladins whip Mocs, wait for NCAA's call The Greenville News November 24, 2002 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110109477/paladins-whip-mocs-wait-for-ncaas-call/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 30 l y y 6 Villanova 12 NCAA Division I-AA First Round Villanova Stadium Villanova, PA 38–45 3,031 Paladins get overthrown The Greenville News December 1, 2002 1C, 6C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/40567625/paladins_get_overthrown/ September 24, 2022 Newspapers.com References Furman Category:Furman Paladins football seasons Furman Paladins football Furman