The 1919 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State College during the 1919 college football season. Head coach Gus Welch led the team to a 2–2 mark in the PCC and 5–2 overall. This year marked the team's adoption of the "Cougars" nickname.
The Washington Cougars played at least 8 games during the 1919 football season.
The Washington State Cougars football team had a record of 2–2 in the PCC and 5–2 overall during the 1919 season. Their overall record indicates they played a total of 7 games during the 1919 season while the statement says they played at least 8 games that season. Therefore, the statement is definitely false.