 In the final year of the PCC, Washington State was 6–2 in league play, runner-up to California.The Cougars' statistical leaders included Dave Wilson with 641 passing yards, Chuck Morrell with 571 rushing yards, and Gail Cogdill with 479 receiving yards.Hopeful for a bowl game bid (Sugar, Gator), a waiver from the other PCC members was required, as the conference allowed only the Rose Bowl bid.