After the 2024 postseason once again reminded the gymternet that anything can happen, the race for the 2025 NCAA title is as compelling as ever with a handful of teams in heavy contention. The Sooners will aim to avenge their early postseason exit, the Golden Bears would love to mimic LSU from a season ago to grow the exclusive list of title winners—while the Tigers surely hope to repeat—and the Gators and Utes are hungry to end championship droughts. From defending champions looking to cement a legacy to perennial powerhouses hungry for redemption, the title race is wide open—and every team on this list has something to prove.
LSU
Can the Tigers repeat? Jay Clark has said he’s been worried about the team getting complacent since the day LSU hoisted the trophy. If it can keep the hunger alive, it certainly has a roster that can go back-to-back. Haleigh Bryant is back to lead the squad, which features star freshmen who competed well at LSU’s Gymnastics 101. If they can stay focused, the Tigers will be hard to beat.
Florida
Every year the chatter around the Gators is “Is this the year?” Florida hasn’t won a title since its three consecutive wins in 2013, 2014, and 2015. It has been second three years, third twice, fourth three times, and had a blip for 10th…
