The 1997 Eastern Washington Eagles football team represented Eastern Washington University as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 1997 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Mike Kramer, the Eagles compiled an overall record of 12–2, with a mark of 7–1 in conference play, and finished as Big Sky champion. The Eagles advanced to the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs and were defeated by Youngstown State in the semifinal.

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