American college football season
The 1996 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University in the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) during the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season . Led by eighth-year head coach Mike Price , the Cougars compiled a 5–6 record (3–5 in Pac-10, tied for fifth), and were outscored 317 to 314.[ 1] [ 2] In late October, Washington State was at 5–2 (3–1, Pac-10),[ 3] but lost their final four games, all in conference.
The team's statistical leaders included Ryan Leaf with 2,811 passing yards, Michael Black with 948 rushing yards, and Kevin McKenzie with 626 receiving yards.[ 4]
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance August 31 12:30 p.m. at No. 5 Colorado * ABC L 19–3751,481 September 14 at Temple * W 38–3410,169 September 21 4:00 p.m. No. 25 Oregon ABC W 55–4430,124 September 28 San Jose State * Martin Stadium Pullman, WA W 52–1624,195 October 5 6:00 p.m. at Arizona L 26–3447,405 October 12 1:00 p.m. at Oregon State W 24–326,722 October 19 7:15 p.m. No. 19 California Martin Stadium Pullman, WA PSN W 21–1827,182 October 26 7:15 p.m. USC Martin Stadium Pullman, WA PSN L 24–2933,111 November 9 12:30 p.m. at UCLA ABC L 14–3840,421 November 16 12:30 p.m. at Stanford L 14–3830,280 November 23 3:30 p.m. No. 12 Washington FX L 24–31 OT 37,600 *Non-conference game HomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game All times are in Pacific time
1996 Washington State Cougars football team roster Players Coaches Offense Defense Special teams Head coach Coordinators/assistant coaches Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt
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Three Cougars were selected in the 1997 NFL draft .
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