The 1916 Washington State football team was an

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team that represented Washington State College during the

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. The team competed as an independent under head coach William Dietz, compiling a record of 4–2, and played home games on campus at Rogers Field in

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. Washington State joined the

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the following season, the PCC's second season.

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Official game program: Idaho at Washington State
– November 4, 1916

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