The 2017 Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football team represented Bethune–Cookman University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

They ere led by third-year head coach Terry Sims and played their home games at Municipal Stadium.

They were a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).

They finished the season 7–4, 6–2 in MEAC play to finish in a tie for second place.