As the college gymnastics season kicks off this weekend, fans will be treated to an intriguing slate of early matchups despite the small number of meets. Reigning national champion LSU is set to start its tidal defense with its banner-raising ceremony in a home dual against Iowa State. Oklahoma will embark on its revenge tour in Nashville, eager to reclaim its place atop the rankings and become the face of its new conference, the SEC. Adding to the excitement, Wilberforce will make its much-anticipated debut, bringing new energy with old faces at the Pacific Coast Challenge. Meanwhile, realignment adds a layer of unpredictability, as several teams are set to compete in their new conferences for the first time.
Must-Watch Meets
Iowa State at LSU
Friday, Jan. 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET | SECN
Prediction: 95.7% LSU, 4.3% Iowa State
All eyes will be on the reigning champs as they headline the opening night of the 2025 NCAA gymnastics season. The Tigers are, once again, stacked, but the preseason news that defending all-around champion Haleigh Bryant is going to miss time with a nagging elbow injury, combined with lots of missing sets at Gymnastics 101, puts some pressure on LSU’s touted depth to come through in the clutch. Expect a now injury-free Aleah Finnegan to get the green…
