When it comes to championship pedigree, Oklahoma doesn’t just talk the talk-they’ve been walking it across multiple sports for decades. While football might grab the headlines, the Sooners’ athletic department has built a culture of excellence that runs deep through Norman. And in 2025, that tradition continued.
Oklahoma’s 45th National Championship: Women’s Gymnastics Caps a Decade of Dominance
The Sooners women's gymnastics team added another jewel to the crown last year, winning their seventh national championship-and their fifth in the last six seasons. That title marked Oklahoma’s 45th overall national championship across seven different sports, a staggering number that places them among the elite programs in college athletics.
Even more impressive? All seven of those gymnastics titles have come since 2014, a testament to the sustained dominance and recruiting power of the program.
Postseason Presence Across the Board
While gymnastics brought home the lone national title in 2025, Oklahoma had nine different sports reach NCAA postseason play-six men’s teams and three women’s. That kind of department-wide success speaks volumes.
This isn’t a school riding on one sport’s coattails. It’s a full-scale athletic machine.
Football Returns to the CFP Stage
The Sooners football team made a much-anticipated return to the College Football Playoff for the first time in six years. They did it on the back of a 10-2 regular season, a significant step forward from the previous year.
That performance earned them the No. 8 seed and, for the first time in program history, a home playoff game. The matchup against Alabama was hard-fought, but OU came up short, 34-26.
That marks the fifth straight time the Sooners have exited the CFP in the opening round-but the fact they’re back in the mix suggests the program is trending in the right direction.
Softball’s SEC Debut: A Statement Made
Oklahoma softball entered the SEC with a target on its back-and still managed to come out on top, winning the conference title in their first season. With four straight national championships already in hand, the Sooners were eyeing a historic fifth.
They came close, earning the No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament and advancing to the Women’s College World Series semifinals. But their run ended there, falling to Texas Tech.
Still, it marked OU’s ninth straight trip to the WCWS and their 18th appearance in the last 26 years. This program remains a national powerhouse, year in and year out.
Men’s Gymnastics: A Legacy of Excellence
OU men’s gymnastics entered the 2025 NCAA Championships as the No. 1 overall seed but ultimately finished third. It wasn’t the ending they hoped for, but the program’s résumé remains unmatched-12 national titles, tied with Penn State for most in Division I. Eight of those have come since 2000, and the Sooners continue to be a fixture at the top of the sport.
Men’s Golf: Consistently in the Hunt
The Sooners men’s golf team made its 51st appearance in the NCAA Championships, seeded fifth overall. OU reached the quarterfinals before being eliminated by in-state rival Oklahoma State.
While the team’s most recent national title came in 2017, they’ve made five quarterfinal appearances since 2016 and were national runners-up in 2021. The consistency is there, and so is the talent pipeline.
Baseball: Building Momentum
OU baseball wrapped up the 2025 season with a 38-22 record, earning a spot in the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight year. Their run ended in the Chapel Hill Regional final against North Carolina. The Sooners’ two national titles (1951, 1994) may feel like distant history, but the foundation being laid now suggests they’re not far from making another serious push.
Basketball: Mixed Results, But Progress
Men’s basketball made it back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in four seasons under head coach Porter Moser. The return was short-lived, as the Sooners fell to UConn in the opening round. Still, it marked a step forward for a program looking to regain its footing.
The women’s team, on the other hand, had a standout year. A 27-8 record, a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and a trip to the Sweet 16-where, in a twist of fate, they too were eliminated by eventual national champion UConn. The Sooners finished 11th in the final USA Today Coaches Poll, capping off a strong campaign and signaling that OU women’s basketball is firmly back on the national radar.
Cross Country: Quietly Competitive
Cross country doesn’t always get the spotlight, but Oklahoma’s men’s team made its 15th appearance at the NCAA Championships in 2025, finishing 15th out of 32 teams. It’s another example of how the Sooners are competing at a high level across the board.
Where OU Stands Among the SEC’s Best
With 45 national championships, Oklahoma ranks fifth among current SEC schools and 24th nationally. Texas leads the SEC pack with 69, followed by Arkansas and LSU (53 each), and Florida (49). Georgia also sits at 45, tied with the Sooners, while Auburn, Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas A&M round out the top 10.
In 2025, five SEC schools brought home national titles: Oklahoma (women’s gymnastics), Florida (men’s basketball), Texas (men’s swimming and diving), Georgia (women’s outdoor track and field), and Texas A&M (women’s volleyball). The competition in the SEC is fierce, but Oklahoma continues to hold its own-and then some.
A Culture of Winning
Of Oklahoma’s nine NCAA-sanctioned men’s sports, five have won at least two national titles. On the women’s side, two programs have multiple championships.
And here’s the kicker-26 of OU’s 45 national championships have come since 2000. That’s not just history.
That’s a modern-day dynasty in motion.
So while 2025 may have yielded just one national championship, the broader picture is clear: Oklahoma remains one of the most competitive and successful athletic programs in the country. With depth, tradition, and a commitment to excellence, the Sooners aren’t just chasing titles-they’re setting the standard.