- Source: 1997 NCAA Division I-AA football rankings
- 1997 NCAA Division I-AA football rankings
- NCAA Division I Football Championship
- NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision
- 1997 NCAA Division I-AA football season
- List of NCAA Division I FCS football programs
- List of NCAA Division I-AA/FCS football seasons
- 1978 NCAA Division I-AA football season
- 2003 NCAA Division I-AA football season
- 1980 NCAA Division I-AA football season
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The 1997 NCAA Division I-AA football rankings are from the Sports Network poll of Division I-AA head coaches, athletic directors, sports information directors and media members. This is for the 1997 season.