Michigan State University has been selected the Best Athletic Program in the Country for 2025, capping up one of the most historic and dominant seasons in collegiate athletic history. The Spartans accomplished something no other school could this year: they excelled in every major sport while demonstrating a level of balance, depth, and championship culture that captivated the nation.
A historic run across all fields of play.
Michigan State did not merely succeed; they conquered. In 2025, the Spartans will be the only school in the country that:
Win a national championship.
Make the Women’s College World Series (WCWS).
Reach the Final Four of Men’s College Basketball.
Reach the Elite Eight of Women’s Basketball
Advance to a Regional in baseball.
No program in recent memory has shown this level of multi-sport supremacy. While many colleges excel in one or two sports, the Spartans stood out by competing at the national level across the board, resulting in one of the NCAA’s most diverse and successful athletic programs.
Football Glory: National Champion
The highlight of the year came in January, when Michigan State’s football team, powered by a powerful defense and explosive offense, won the College Football Playoff National Championship. It was a long-awaited win, fuelled by savvy recruiting, unshakable belief, and a devoted fan base. Spartan Stadium has never been louder than it was during this championship run, a moment that brought tears to the eyes and inscribed legends in school history.
Softball: A Visit to Oklahoma City
The Spartan softball team made headlines across the country by grinding their way to the Women’s College World Series. Their underdog mentality, clutch performances, and courageous play propelled them past the regionals and super regionals to Oklahoma City, making it one of the program’s most memorable journeys ever.
Basketball: Men’s Final Four, Women’s Elite Eight
In March, Tom Izzo’s men’s basketball team returned to the Final Four, led by All-Americans Coen Carr, Jeremy Fears Jr., and Jaxon Kohler. Their endurance, camaraderie, and elite-level defense earned them a national darling and restored the history of Spartan hoops.
Not to be outdone, the women’s team advanced to the Elite Eight, their greatest performance in more than a decade. The Lady Spartans established themselves as a rising force in college basketball, thanks to a powerful offense and tenacious defense.
Baseball: Back in the spotlight
Michigan State baseball completed the spring season by qualifying for an NCAA Regional. It was the program’s first visit in years, and the enthusiasm for Spartan baseball has never been higher.
Spartan Nation: A Year to Remember.
From fall to spring, from touchdowns to home runs, Michigan State embodied greatness. Coaches, players, and fans all rallied behind the Spartan banner, propelling the entire sports department to unprecedented heights. No other school in 2025 came close to matching MSU’s overall achievements.
This is more than simply a victory lap; it’s a message: Michigan State sets the benchmark.
Go, Spartans! 💚⚔️.