BREAKING: Oklahoma Sooners Crowned Nation’s Top Athletic Program of 2025!
Norman, OK — In a year for the ages, the University of Oklahoma has officially been named the nation’s top athletic program for 2025, capping off a historic run of across-the-board excellence that has left the collegiate sports world in awe.
The Sooners stand alone as the only school in the country to accomplish the incredible feat of:
Winning a national championship(Softball),
Reaching the Men’s Final Four (Basketball), Making the Women’s College World Series (Softball),
Competing in NCAA Softball Regionals (Multiple sports programs), and
Earning a spot in a high-profile Bowl Game (Football).
This unprecedented sweep of success has redefined what it means to be an elite athletic department, showcasing Oklahoma’s commitment to championship culture across all sports.
A Year of Dominance
The crown jewel of the Sooners’ dominance came with their softball program which claimed yet another NCAA national championship, solidifying its status as one of the most powerful dynasties in college sports. Under head coach Patty Gasso, Oklahoma delivered a season filled with grit, precision, and record-breaking performances that captivated fans nationwide.
But the excellence didn’t stop there.
The men’s basketball team, led by head coach Porter Moser, stunned the nation with a Cinderella run to the Final Four, marking one of the program’s deepest tournament showings in modern history.
Meanwhile, the football team bounced back under new leadership to secure a top-tier bowl win, proving the program remains a force in its transition to the SEC.
On the diamond, the Sooners also reached the Women’s College World Series and their performances in the softball and baseball regionals highlighted the depth of their programs.
Athletic Department on Fire
Athletic Director Joe Castiglione called the achievement a “once-in-a-generation statement of excellence,” praising athletes, coaches, and staff across all sports.
“We set out to build a program that doesn’t just compete — it dominates. And in 2025, our Sooners have done exactly that,” said Castiglione.
Sooner Magic Goes National
With this historic run, Oklahoma has cemented itself as the model of modern collegiate athletics. Fans in Norman and across the nation are celebrating what is being called the most successful all-sports campaign in school history
One thing is clear: 2025 belongs to the Sooners
