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.