1972 Grantland Rice Bowl

[2] Louisiana Tech quarterback Denny Duron was named outstanding offensive player, while his teammate linebacker Joe McNeely was named outstanding defensive player.

[3] Louisiana Tech wide receiver Roger Carr was selected in the 1974 NFL draft, while defensive end Fred Dean and running back Roland Harper were selected in the 1975 NFL draft, and tight end Mike Barber was selected in the 1976 NFL draft.

Carr, Dean, Harper, Barber, and Joe McNeely are inductees of their university's athletic hall of fame, as is head coach Maxie Lambright.

Tennessee Tech linebackers Jim Youngblood and Mike Hennigan were selected in the 1973 NFL draft.

Youngblood, Hennigan, defensive back John Fitzpatrick, and guard Howard Cochran are inductees of their university's sports hall of fame, as is head coach Don Wade.