1997 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Mike Riley | Head Coach | 1997 |
| Coordinators3 | ||
| Paul Chryst | Offensive Coordinator | 1997 |
| Greg Newhouse | Defensive Coordinator | 1997 |
| Jim Gilstrap | Assistant Head Coach · Offensive Line | 1997 |
| Position coaches3 | ||
| Danny Langsdorf | Tight Ends | 1997 |
| Mike Johnson | Wide Receivers | 1997 |
| Mark Banker | Defensive Backs · Recruiting Coordinator | 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.