The 2016 Washington State Cougars football team represented Washington State University during the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season.

The team was coached by fifth-year head coach Mike Leach and played their home games at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington.

They were members of the North Division of the Pac-12 Conference.

[1] They were invited to the Holiday Bowl where they were defeated by Minnesota.

Conference opponents not played this season: Utah, USC Source:[2]