1997 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Jim Tressel | Head Coach | 1986 |
| Coordinators1 | ||
| Bob Tucker | Defensive Coordinator | 1997 |
| Position coaches1 | ||
| Mike Sullivan | Defensive Backs | 1997 |
| Analysts1 | ||
| Brian Wright | Graduate Assistant | 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.