1997 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football team

The 1997 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football team represented Texas A&M University-Commerce in the 1997 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by head coach Eddie Vowell, who was in his 12th season at A&M-Commerce. The Lions played their home games at Memorial Stadium and were members of the Lone Star Conference (LSC). The Lions finished 11th in the LSC. It was the second losing season in a decade for the Lion football program.

All-Americans

 * Trent Dagen, Honorable Mention Tight End

LSC Superlatives

 * Offensive Lineman of the Year: Trent Dagen

LSC First Team

 * Will Schale, Punter

LSC Second Team

 * Trent Dagen, Tight End
 * Carl Mitchell, Linebacker
 * Traco Rachel, Defensive Back

LSC Honorable Mention

 * Shon Adams, Defensive Back
 * Bret Bertrand, Defensive End
 * Kelvin Bradley, Linebacker
 * Casey Cowan, Receiver
 * Donald Gross, Defensive Tackle
 * Antonio Wilson, Linebacker
 * Jessie Young, Defensive Tackle