1997 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Jim Donnan | Head Coach | 1996 |
| Coordinators3 | ||
| Brad Lambert | Special Teams Coordinator · Defensive Line | 1996 |
| Chris Scelfo | Assistant Head Coach · Offensive Line | 1996 |
| Joe Kines | Assistant Head Coach · Defensive Coordinator · Defensive Ends | 1995 |
| Position coaches2 | ||
| Greg Adkins | Offensive Line · Tight Ends | 1997 |
| Mickey Matthews | Defensive Backs · Linebackers | 1996 |
| Analysts2 | ||
| Phil Jones | Graduate Assistant | 1997 |
| Travis Jones | Graduate Assistant | 1997 |
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.