| WINNER | METHOD | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | ||
| Bob Mitchell | ||
| PIN 7:47 |
| Dennis Mangrum Utah |
| Gordon Hassman ISU | PIN 4:31 | Kurt Kuppinger CUSE |
| Elmer Beale WIS | PIN 6:57 | Bob McIntyre Montana State University |
| Jerry Seaman PSU | DEC 5-3 | Don Bennett IND |
| Mike Reding OKST | DEFAULT | Art Martori ASU |
| Steve Epperson BYU | DEC 4-2 | Ed Sharkness ARMY |
| Geoff Stephens COR | DEC 5-4 | Jim Kamman MICH |
| Bob Kopnisky MD | DEC 5-0 | Dennis Palmer Bowling Green |
| Richard DeMoss Kansas State | DEC 3-2 | Harlan Heinz UNCO |
| David Harle ORST | DEC 4-2 | Harley Ferguson LEH |