1997 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Jimmye Laycock | Head Coach | 1980 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Zbig Kepa | Offensive Coordinator | 1993 |
| Russ Huesman | Defensive Coordinator · Defensive Backs | 1991 |
| Position coaches2 | ||
| Brian Vaganek | Linebackers | 1995 |
| Wayne Lineburg | Assistant Coach | 1996 |
| Analysts1 | ||
| Brian Daboll | Volunteer Coach | 1997 |
| Performance1 | ||
| Rusty Whitt | Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach | 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.