[2] Jacksonville State defensive tackle Jesse Baker was named most valuable defensive player, and his teammate quarterback Bobby Ray Green was named most valuable offensive player.
Jacksonville State defensive tackle Jesse Baker was selected in the 1979 NFL draft.
Baker and head coach Jim Fuller are inductees of the university's hall of fame.
[4] North Dakota State running back Gordy Sprattler was selected in the 1979 NFL draft, and wide receiver / kicker Mike McTague was selected in the 1979 CFL Draft.
McTague and quarterback Mark Speral are inductees of the university's athletic hall of fame.