1997 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| George O'Leary | Head Coach | 1994 |
| Coordinators3 | ||
| Ralph Friedgen | Offensive Coordinator · Quarterbacks | 1997 |
| Dave Huxtable | Defensive Coordinator · Inside Linebackers | 1996 |
| Larry New | Assistant Head Coach · Defensive Line | 1995 |
| Position coaches2 | ||
| Bob Casullo | Running Backs | 1995 |
| Stan Hixon | Wide Receivers | 1995 |
| Analysts1 | ||
| Bill O'Brien | Graduate Assistant | 1995 |
| Administration1 | ||
| Homer Rice | Athletic Director | 1980 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1997 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.