In their sixth season under head coach Jim Sutherland, the Cougars compiled a 3–7 record and were outscored 213 to 163.

[1][2] End Hugh Campbell led the country with 53 receptions and won the W. J. Voit Memorial Trophy as the outstanding college football player on the Pacific Coast.

[14] Melin, a senior, broke Washington State's career records for total offense (3,135 yards) and pass attempts (452).

[15] Junior end Hugh Campbell led the country with 53 receptions and ranked second with 723 receiving yards.

He won the W. J. Voit Memorial Trophy as the outstanding college football player on the Pacific Coast.