The Cougar football program enjoys a rich heritage of bowl participation, beginning in 1916 with the first Rose Bowl and continuing through 2003 when Washington State defeated the Texas Longhorns 28-20 in the Holiday Bowl.

The Cougars have developed into a college football powerhouse in the past decade, as demonstrated by four bowl appearances—including two Rose Bowls—in the last ten seasons. And the future looks bright for more bowl games in the years ahead.

• 1916 Rose Bowl: Washington State 14, Brown 0
• 1931 Rose Bowl: Alabama 24, Washington State 0
• 1981 Holiday Bowl: Brigham Young 38, Wash. State 36
• 1988 Aloha Bowl: Washington State 24, Houston 22
• 1992 Copper Bowl: Washington State 31, Utah 28
• 1994 Alamo Bowl: Washington State 10, Baylor 3
• 1998 Rose Bowl: Michigan 21, Washington State 16
• 2001 Sun Bowl: Washington State 33, Purdue 27
• 2003 Rose Bowl: Oklahoma 34, Washington State 14
• 2003 Holiday Bowl: Washington State 28, Texas 20