The 2025 NCAA gymnastics season is right around the corner, and the release of the WCGA Preseason Coaches Poll has set the stage for what promises to be another thrilling year. With reigning champions staking their claim, perennial powerhouses vying for redemption, and rising stars looking to shake up the rankings, there’s no shortage of storylines to dissect.
This week, the College Gym News staff sat down for a roundtable to unpack the poll. Who’s overrated? Who’s flying under the radar? And what can we expect from the teams vying for a spot in Fort Worth this April? From surprising rankings to bold predictions, we’re diving deep into what the coaches got right—and where they might have missed the mark.
What are your initial impressions when looking at the poll?
Elizabeth: I’m surprised the coaches had the guts not to just rank LSU first because it won the national title. I’m also a little surprised the Tigers only got six first-place votes. I thought it would get a few more at least. Aside from that, I was a little surprised to see North Carolina slide into the last regionals spot at No. 36.
KT: I immediately noticed that seven of the top 10 teams are in the SEC. I’m so interested to see how Oklahoma fits in on Friday Night Heights and I’m…
