| WINNER | METHOD | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | ||
| Scott Christie | ||
| PIN 3:04 |
| Hans Albrecht Long Beach State |
| Al Nacin ISU | PIN 5:33 | Tom Corbo John Carroll |
| Jim Crumley ORST | PIN 4:27 | John Bedtke Winona State |
| Scott Tennis Utah | DEC 8-4 | Pat Farner POLY |
| Russ Johnson OHIO | MAJ DEC 11-2 | Don Cramer Gettysburg College |
| Geoff Baum OKST | DEC 7-4 | Dave Van Meveren New Mexico |
| Bruce Zindel MSU | DEC 9-3 | Craig Tritch PITT |
| Bill Demaray NDSU | DEC 6-2 | Pete Leiskau WIS |