| WINNER | METHOD | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | ||
| Frank Coniglio SIU-Carbondale | PIN 4:24 | |
| Ron Andrews MINN |
| Frank Freeman UNI | PIN 7:17 | Jim Simpson Portland State University |
| Rick Martin PITT | PIN 3:52 | Mike Gonzales Utah |
| DuWayne Miller OKLA | DEC 6-3 | Claude Gonzales Colorado State University |
| Lowell Stewart ISU | DEC 4-2 | Lannie Bryant UNCO |
| Masaaki Hatta OKST | DEC 12-5 | Don Green OSU |
| George Hobbs MSU | DEC 5-3 | Dave Frame Minnesota State University, Mankato |
| Dave Hansen WYO | DEC 4-4 | George Jurinek ILL |