Week 1
Final
1972 Big West
LBS WMU
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 San José State | 4 | 7 | .364 |
Pacific | 8 | 3 | .727 |
Long Beach State | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 San Diego State | 10 | 1 | .909 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bowling Green | 6 | 3 | .667 |
 Miami (OH) | 7 | 3 | .700 |
 Ohio | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Toledo | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Western Michigan | 7 | 3 | .700 |
 Kent State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
Game Summary
The Western Michigan Broncos emerged victorious over the Long Beach State 49ers, 28 to 20, on September 9, 1972.