The 2002 edition to the Humanitarian Bowl was the 6th edition of the bowl game. It featured the Boise State Broncos and the Iowa State Cyclones. Iowa State got on the board first after a 30 yard field goal from Adam Benike, taking a 3-0 lead. In the second quarter, Boise State's Brock Forsey scored from 4 yards out for Boise State to jump ahead 7-3. Iowa State quarterback Seneca Wallace threw a 6 yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jamaul Montgomery, and Iowa State took a 10-7 lead to halftime.