We’re days away from the 2025 DI men’s and women’s indoor track and field championships. There’s no better time than now for my championship predictions, event by event. Let’s dive in.
Men’s predictions
60 meters — Kanyinsola Ajayi, Auburn
- The men’s 60 meters is wide-open this year, and it’s possible my pick to win doesn’t make the final. That said, I’m picking Auburn’s Kanyinsola Ajayi to win this race. While Ajayi false-started in the SEC 60m final, he’s run sub-6.6 in every race since late January.
60 meter hurdles — Johnny Brackins Jr., Southern California
- As USC makes a push for its first men’s indoor title in more than half a century, Johnny Brackins Jr.’s success in the 60-meter hurdles will play a big role. After finishing as runner-up in the event last year and third at the USATF indoor championship, I think a motivated Brackins will lift the title this year.
TROJANS: USC indoor track and field is having a historic season — with a postseason opportunity awaiting
200 meters — Makanakaishe Charamba, Auburn
- Makanakaishe Charamba has run 20.1 at each of his last two meets; no one else has run 20.1 once this year. While lane draw can play a role in who wins the 200 meters, I think Charamba is the obvious favorite here.
400 meters…
