1961 Washington State Cougars football team
The 1961 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University as an independent during the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. In their sixth season under head coach Jim Sutherland, the Cougars compiled a 3–7 record and were outscored 213 to 163.
The team's statistical leaders included Mel Melin with 814 passing yards, George Reed with 489 rushing yards, and Hugh Campbell with 723 receiving yards.Schedule
Roster
Three Cougars were selected in the 1962 NFL Draft, which was twenty rounds.
| Pete Schenck | Back | 9 | 126 | Green Bay Packers |
| Mike Martin | Tackle | 17 | 236 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Herm McKee | Back | 20 | 275 | Baltimore Colts |
