The 1957 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State College during the 1957 college football season. Led by second-year head coach Jim Sutherland, the team posted a 6–4 overall record, and were 5–3 in the Pacific Coast Conference.
The one-point win over struggling USC was the first time the Cougars had defeated the Trojans in 23 years; in between, the two had tied four times (1936, 1937, 1940, 1950).
Junior end Don Ellingsen led the PCC and ranked second nationally with 45 receptions. He also led the PCC (fourth nationally) with 559 receiving yards.
Schedule
NFL draft Four Cougars were selected in the 1958 NFL draft, which was 30 rounds and 360 selections.
Bob NewmanBack222San Francisco 49ersBill SteigerEnd22259Los Angeles RamsDan VerheyTackle23276Cleveland BrownsDave CrowellGuard28326Green Bay Packers
References
External links Game program: California at WSC – September 28, 1957 Game program: Oregon at WSC – October 19, 1957 Game program: UCLA vs. WSC at Spokane – November 9, 1957 Game program: Idaho at WSC – November 16, 1957