1997 Alabama A&M Bulldogs football team

College football season April 2026 April 2026 1997 Alabama A&M Bulldogs football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference SIAC 7–4 4–2 Kenneth Pettiford 3rd Louis Crews Stadium The 1997 Alabama A&M Bulldogs football team represented Alabama A&M University as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) during the 1997 NCAA Division II football season. Led by third-year head coach Kenneth Pettiford, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 7–4 with a mark of 4–2 in conference play, and finished tied for second place in the SIAC. Schedule 1997 NCAA Division II NCAA Division II Football Committee September 6 l y 1997 North Alabama Lions North Alabama Louis Crews Stadium Normal, AL 20–49 19,497 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-huntsville-times-lions-roar-past-am/196515160/ The Huntsville Times Lions roar past A&M in opener September 7, 1997 April 28, 2026 Newspapers.com September 13 w y 1997 Clark Atlanta Panthers Clark Atlanta Panther Stadium Atlanta, GA 9–7 7,320 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-alabama-am-drops-pa/196515309/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Alabama A&M drops Panthers 9–7 September 14, 1997 April 28, 2026 Newspapers.com September 20 w y y Mississippi Valley State Magnolia Stadium Itta Bena, MS 23–8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenwood-commonwealth-valley-contin/130740075/ The Greenwood Commonwealth Valley continues to stumble out of gate September 21, 1997 April 28, 2026 Newspapers.com September 27 w 1997 Morris Brown Wolverines Morris Brown Louis Crews Stadium Normal, AL 10–6 5,090 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-huntsville-times-bulldogs-defense/196515589/ The Huntsville Times Bulldogs' defense 'more than super' September 28, 1997 April 28, 2026 Newspapers.com October 4 w y 1997 Morehouse Maroon Tigers Morehouse Louis Crews Stadium Normal, AL 38–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-johnsons-three-td-p/196515729/ The Birmingham News Johnson's three TD passes lead Alabama A&M over Morehouse October 5, 1997 April 28, 2026 Newspapers.com October 11 l y 1997 Albany State Golden Rams Albany State 7 Hugh Mills Stadium Albany, GA 13–25 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-jackson-helps-albany/196515840/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Jackson helps Albany St. move to 6–0 October 12, 1997 April 28, 2026 Newspapers.com October 18 w 1997 Fort Valley State Wildcats Fort Valley State Louis Crews Stadium Normal, AL 38–14 3,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-huntsville-times-bulldogs-rally-to-b/196516007/ The Huntsville Times Bulldogs rally to beat Valley October 19, 1997 April 28, 2026 Newspapers.com October 25 l y y Alabama State Legion Field Birmingham, AL Magic City Classic 13–20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-hornets-keep-a/129114353/ The Montgomery Advertiser Hornets keep A&M scoreless in second half to preserve win October 26, 1997 April 28, 2026 Newspapers.com November 1 w y 1997 Miles Golden Bears Miles Alumni Stadium Fairfield, AL 31–26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-wet-sloppy-miles-t/196516276/ The Birmingham News Wet, sloppy; Miles turns it over 11 times, fuels Alabama A&M comeback win November 2, 1997 April 28, 2026 Newspapers.com November 8 w 1997 Tuskegee Golden Tigers Tuskegee Louis Crews Stadium Normal, AL 26–15 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-mobile-register-bulldogs-stop-tuskeg/196516421/ The Mobile Register Bulldogs stop Tuskegee short of milestone win November 9, 1997 April 28, 2026 Newspapers.com November 15 l y 1997 Kentucky State Thorobreds Kentucky State Alumni Field Frankfort, KY 20–27 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-journal-a-thriller-ksus-late/196516575/ The State Journal A thriller; KSU's late score notches 27–20 win vs. Alabama A&M November 16, 1997 April 28, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1997 Alabama A&M) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/134918 National Collegiate Athletic Association April 28, 2026 References Alabama AandM Category:Alabama A&M Bulldogs football seasons Alabama AandM Bulldogs football