In 2002, Hodge played in all 13 games. He recorded three solo tackles and three assists in opening week win over Akron. He played on special teams against Iowa State but had no statistics. He had two solo tackles and two assists in win over Utah State. Hodge had one assists in win at Penn State. He had six solo tackles and two assists in win over Purdue. Hodge recorded one solo tackle in win over Michigan State. He recorded two solo tackles in win at Indiana. Hodge recorded five solo tackles in win at Michigan. He saw action in win over Wisconsin, primarily on special teams, but had no statistics. Hodge had five solo tackles in win over Northwestern, including one quarterback sack and a quarterback pressure. He saw action in win at Minnesota, however had no statistics. Hodge recorded four solo tackles and two assists against USC in Orange Bowl.