| 1897 VMI Keydets football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Independent |
| 1897 record | 3–2 |
| Head coach | R. N. Groner (1st season) |
The 1897 VMI Keydets football team represented the Virginia Military Institute in their seventh season of organized football. The Keydets went 3-2 under first year head coach R. N. Groner.