The 1997 Hampton Pirates football team represented Hampton University as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) during the 1997 NCAA Division I-AA football season.
Led by sixth-year head coach Joe Taylor, the Pirates compiled an overall record of 10–2, with a mark of 7–0 in conference play, and finished as MEAC champion.
Hampton finished their season with a loss against Youngstown State in the Division I-AA playoffs.
At the conclusion of the season, the Pirates were also recognized as black college national champion.
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