In a year that will go down in the annals of college sports history, West Virginia University (WVU) has been officially crowned the nation’s top overall athletic program for 2025, following a string of unprecedented achievements across multiple sports. With a national championship, appearances in the Final Four, the Women’s College World Series, a baseball regional, and a bowl game all in the same academic year, WVU has become the first university to accomplish such a comprehensive feat of athletic excellence.
“This is a moment unlike any other,” said WVU Athletic Director Shane Lyons. “From fall to spring, from the gridiron to the diamond, our student-athletes, coaches, and staff have delivered something truly historic. This isn’t just a win for Mountaineer Nation—it’s a milestone for collegiate athletics.”
The Mountaineers’ historic run began in the fall when the football team shocked the nation by finishing with a 10-3 record, capped by a thrilling bowl victory over a ranked SEC opponent. Meanwhile, WVU basketball turned heads in March with the men’s team advancing to the Final Four for the first time since 2010, led by a tenacious defense and a breakout performance from All-American forward Jalen Carter.
Not to be outdone, the women’s softball team surged through the postseason, reaching the Women’s College World Series for the first time in school history, stunning perennial powerhouses along the way. Simultaneously, WVU baseball secured a spot in the NCAA regionals, solidifying the school’s multi-sport prowess in the spring.
However, the crowning moment came when WVU claimed a national championship in men’s rifle—a sport in which the Mountaineers have long excelled. This title tipped the scales and ensured West Virginia would stand alone as the only school to achieve success at such a level across all major collegiate sports this year.
National media outlets have praised WVU’s consistency, resilience, and depth of talent across its programs. ESPN’s Rece Davis called it “the greatest all-sport campaign in modern NCAA history.”
For a university often overlooked in the national spotlight, 2025 has proven that Mountaineer pride runs deeper than tradition—it now carries a legacy of dominance.
“Let’s Go, Mountaineers!” echoed across Morgantown today as fans, students, and alumni celebrated what many are calling the greatest year in WVU sports history.
Sports history has been made—and it happened in Morgantown.
