Week 1
Final
1971 Western Athletic
BYU UNT
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 BYU | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Colorado State | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 New Mexico | 6 | 3 | .636 |
 UTEP | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Utah | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Wyoming | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Arizona State | 11 | 1 | .917 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Louisville | 6 | 3 | .650 |
 North Texas | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Tulsa | 4 | 7 | .364 |
Wichita State | 3 | 8 | .273 |
West Texas A&M | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Memphis | 5 | 6 | .455 |
Game Summary
The North Texas Mean Green were easily defeated by the BYU Cougars, 41 to 13, on September 10, 1971.
