1997 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| John Pearce | Head Coach | 1992 |
| Coordinators1 | ||
| Gene Chizik | Defensive Coordinator · Defensive Backs | 1996 |
| Position coaches2 | ||
| Robert McFarland | Offensive Line | 1992 |
| Curtis Luper | Defensive Backs · Running Backs · 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.