[1] In the opening round of the playoffs, Westminster defeated Georgetown (KY), 29–9, at Memorial Field in New Wilmington.
The defense was aided when Georgetown running back Mitch Wilburn, the leading rusher in NAIA Division II with 1,340 yards, was injured in the second quarter and did not return to the game.
[11] On December 2, Westminster defeated Tarleton State, 34–0, in the NAIA Division II quarterfinals before a crowd of 3,650 at Memorial Stadium in Stephenville, Texas.
Coach Joe Fusco credited his team with having "played consistently on offense and defense" and not making mistakes.
[14] On December 16, Westminster defeated Wisconsin–La Crosse, 51–30, in the national championship game before a crowd of 3,728 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio.