Week 17
Final
1983 Big West
undefined NIU
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Fresno State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 UNLV | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 San José State | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Utah State | 5 | 6 | .455 |
Pacific | 3 | 9 | .250 |
Long Beach State | 8 | 4 | .667 |
Cal State Fullerton | 7 | 5 | .583 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ball State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Bowling Green | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Central Michigan | 8 | 3 | .727 |
 Eastern Michigan | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Kent State | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Miami (OH) | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Ohio | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Toledo | 9 | 2 | .818 |
 Western Michigan | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Northern Illinois | 10 | 2 | .833 |
Game Summary
The Northern Illinois Huskies emerged victorious over the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 20 to 13, in the California Bowl on December 17, 1983.