The 1962 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University in the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU, Big Six) during the 1962 college football season . In their seventh season under head coach Jim Sutherland , the Cougars compiled a 5–4–1 record (1–1 against AAWU opponents), finished in third place in the AAWU, and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 213 to 167.[1] [2]
The team's statistical leaders included Dave Mathieson with 1,492 passing yards, George Reed with 503 rushing yards, and Hugh Campbell with 848 receiving yards.[3]
After three years as an independent, WSU was admitted to the conference in the summer of 1962;[4] [5] due to advanced scheduling, they played few of the southern members (of California) per season until the late 1960s.[4] [5]
Schedule [ ]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance September 22 San Jose State * W 49–8 15,300
September 29 at Wyoming * W 21–15 12,385
October 6 at Arizona State * T 24–24 31,015
October 13 Stanford W 21–6 17,000
October 20 Indiana * Joe Albi Stadium Spokane, WA W 21–15 15,500
October 27 at Pacific * L 12–13 11,050
November 3 Oregon State * L 12–18 16,500
November 10 at Oregon * L 10–28 19,400
November 17 at Idaho * W 22–14 11,500
November 24 Washington L 21–26 35,700
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
Roster [ ]
1962 Washington State Cougars football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
FB
Reed, George George Reed
Defense
Special teams
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Injured
Redshirt
References [ ]