1997 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Gerry DiNardo | Head Coach | 1995 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Morris Watts | Offensive Coordinator · Quarterbacks | 1995 |
| Carl Reese | Defensive Coordinator · Defensive Backs · Linebackers | 1995 |
| Position coaches3 | ||
| Hal Hunter | Offensive Line | 1995 |
| Bill Elias Jr. | Assistant Coach | 1994 |
| Jerry Baldwin | Assistant Coach | 1992 |
| Analysts1 | ||
| Bo Davis | Graduate Assistant | 1995 |
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.