The 1913 Washington State football team was an American football team that represented Washington State CollegeâÂÂnow known as Washington State UniversityâÂÂas a member of the Northwest Conference during the 1913 college football season. Led by fourth-year head coach John R. Bender, Washington State compiled an overall record of 4âÂÂ4 with a mark of 1âÂÂ3 in conference play, placing fifth in the Northwest Conference.