Michigan State has been chosen to win the 2025 Big Ten, according to a poll of the 12 head coaches released Tuesday. The Spartans enter the 2025 season as the defending Big Ten regular season and conference champions, claiming their first-ever Big Ten title in school history during the 2024 campaign.
UCLA, making its highly anticipated debut in the Big Ten, was selected to finish second. The Bruins bring a rich gymnastics tradition and national reputation into their first year in the conference. Third is Michigan, a perennial powerhouse aiming to challenge for the title.
Ohio State and Minnesota were ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, to round out the top five.
2025 Big Ten Preseason Coaches Poll
- Michigan State
- UCLA
- Michigan
- Ohio State
- Minnesota
- Penn State
- Nebraska
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Iowa
- Washington
- Rutgers
All 12 Big Ten programs earned national recognition in the preseason WCGA preseason coaches poll, making it one of the most competitive conferences in the country. UCLA led the way at No. 10, with Michigan State close behind at No. 11. Michigan (13th), Ohio State (16th), and Minnesota (18th) also secured spots in the top 20. Penn State (21st), Illinois (22nd), Nebraska (23rd), Maryland (24th), and Washington (26th) added further depth while Iowa was ranked 29th…
