1997 Stanford Cardinal football team

The 1997 Stanford Cardinal football team represented Stanford University in the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. They were led by head coach Tyrone Willingham. The Cardinal participated as members of the Pacific-10 Conference and played their home games at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California.

California

 * 100th meeting
 * Chris Draft intercepted a Justin Vedder pass at the Stanford 14 with 1:22 left to seal the win.

Roster

 * LB Chris Draft
 * QB Chad Hutchinson
 * K Kevin Miller
 * WR Troy Walters
 * TE Tommy Hanson
 * RB Mike Mitchell

Coaching staff

 * Tyrone Willingham – Head coach
 * Dana Bible – Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks
 * Earle Mosley – Running backs
 * Mose Rison – wide receivers
 * Dave Borbely – Offensive line (centers and guards)
 * Chuck Moller – Tight ends and offensive line (tackles)
 * Bill Harris – Defensive coordinator and defensive backs
 * Phil Zacharias – Defensive ends and special teams coordinator
 * Kent Baer – Inside and outside linebacker
 * Dave Tipton – Recruiting coordinator