1997 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| John Smith | Head Coach | 1995 |
| Coordinators3 | ||
| Bobby Petrino | Offensive Coordinator | 1997 |
| Chris Smeland | Defensive Coordinator | 1997 |
| Paul Petrino | Special Teams Coordinator · Wide Receivers | 1995 |
| Position coaches1 | ||
| Mike Cox | Linebackers | 1995 |
| Analysts2 | ||
| Nate Kaczor | Offensive Assistant | 1991 |
| Tom McMahon | 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.