| Year: | 1997 |
| Team: | Arkansas State Indians |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 2–9 |
| Head Coach: | Joe Hollis |
| Hc Year: | 1st |
| Off Coach: | Joe Hollis |
| Oc Year: | 1st |
| Def Coach: | Dennis Creehan |
| Dc Year: | 1st |
| Stadium: | Indian Stadium |
The 1997 Arkansas State Indians football team represented Arkansas State University as an independent during the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by first-year head coach Joe Hollis, the Indians compiled a record of 2–9.