The DI college baseball teams that have won the most Men’s College World Series are as follows:
- 12 Men’s College World Series titles have been won by USC.
- LSU is alone in second with eight after winning the title in 2025
- Texas follows with six
- Arizona State has five victories.
- Miami (Fla.), Arizona, and Cal State Fullerton are tied at four
- Oregon State and Minnesota have each won three
- California, Stanford, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Michigan, and Vanderbilt have all taken home two
Read more about each team here:
12 — Southern California (1948, 1958, 1961, 1963, 1968, 1970-74, 1978, 1998)
The Trojans ruled college baseball throughout the 1970s, claiming the highest number of national championships in the history of the Men’s College World Series. Their remarkable achievement of winning five consecutive titles remains unmatched, giving them nearly twice as many championships as the next closest institution. This era produced future Major League Baseball stars such as Fred Lynn, Dave Kingman, Roy Smalley, and Rich Dauer, among many others.
8 — LSU (1991, 1993, 1996-97, 2000, 2009, 2023, 2025)
It took some time, but with head coach Skip Bertman joining the team in 1984, the Tigers began their rise to national prominence. Over a decade, he guided the Tigers to five championships, becoming one of only three head coaches (alongside Rod Dedeaux and Augie Garrido) to achieve this feat. Todd Walker became a legend at Alex Box Stadium before moving on to a successful career in MLB. In just his second season, Jay Johnson led the Tigers to their seventh championship in 2023, followed by another title in 2025, marking their second championship in three years and their eighth overall.
6 — Texas (1949-50, 1975, 1983, 2002, 2005)
Three legendary head coaches, each securing two national championships. Texas baseball has proven its resilience in the NCAA tournament, and while Southern California holds the record for the most championships, Texas’ consistent success since the inception of the Men’s College World Series is unparalleled, boasting as many national runner-up finishes as titles. The Longhorns kicked off their storied legacy in Omaha by winning the first Men’s College World Series title at Rosenblatt Stadium. Roger Clemens secured a championship in 1983 with the Longhorns, and 35 years later, his son Kody Clemens returned to Omaha, but the Longhorns fell short of capturing their seventh title.
5 — Arizona State (1965, 1967, 1969, 1977, 1981)
Similar to the Longhorns, the Sun Devils’ achievements can be measured by both their victories and defeats. Under the leadership of Jim Brock, they reached Omaha 13 times, and Arizona State has made it to 10 championship finals, securing victory in half of those appearances. The inaugural championship team for the Sun Devils featured Rick Monday, Sal Bando, and Duffy Dyer, all of whom went on to claim at least one MLB World Series title during their careers.
4 (tied) — Arizona (1976, 1980, 1986, 2012)
Here’s an interesting tidbit. Coaching icon Jerry Kindall, who guided the Wildcats to three national championships within a decade, also won a championship as a player with Minnesota in 1956. Arizona was a dominant force in the late 1970s and 1980s, and they clinched another title in 2012, thwarting South Carolina’s attempt at a three-peat.
4 (tied) — Cal State Fullerton (1979, 1984, 1995, 2004)
Augie Garrido played a crucial role in keeping the Titans competitive for four consecutive decades — sort of. Cal State Fullerton secured two titles during his initial tenure, and then added another when he returned in the 1990s after a brief stint at Illinois. A decade later, Garrido found himself on the losing end of a Cal State Fullerton Men’s College World Series title, as he managed the Texas team that fell to George Horton’s sole championship.
4 (tied) — Miami (Fla.) (1982, 1985, 1999, 2001)
Miami has made its mark in Omaha, winning four out of six times it reached the finals. The Hurricanes have participated in several unforgettable Men’s College World Series championship games, featuring legendary coaches and college baseball stars, such as their 1974 defeat to Rod Dedeaux, their 1985 victory over Texas, and a showdown against Florida State in 1999 for the Sunshine State bragging rights.
3 (tied) — Minnesota (1956, 1960, 1964)
Minnesota was one of the first college baseball powerhouses, with Dick Siebert guiding the Gophers to three championships from 1956 to 1964. The highlight was undoubtedly the 1960 three-game series against USC. In Game 1, the Gophers made history with the largest comeback in MCWS history, rallying from an 11-2 deficit to win 12-11 in the 10th inning. Both Game 2 and Game 3 also extended into extra innings, with the Gophers clinching a 2-1 victory in the finale thanks to a bases-loaded walk in the 10th.
3 (tied) — Oregon State (2006-07, 2018)
Pat Casey concluded his tenure with the Beavers on a high note, leading Oregon State to the 2018 national championship against the Arkansas Razorbacks. This marked his third title, making him the fifth head coach to achieve back-to-back championships in 2006-07.
2 — Six tied
Vanderbilt (2014, 2019)
The Vandy Boys have recently joined the elite ranks, securing their second title in just six years. Under Tim Corbin’s leadership, the Commodores have transformed into a national powerhouse, also boasting a runner-up finish in 2015.
South Carolina (2010-11)
The Gamecocks achieved consecutive victories, winning championships in both 2010 and 2011. Ray Tanner became part of the exclusive group of back-to-back champions, joining the ranks of coaches Bibb Falk (Texas), Dedeaux (Southern California), Mark Marquess (Stanford), Bertman (LSU), and Casey.
Stanford (1987-88)
Marquess could have easily added more titles to his collection, reaching the Men’s College World Series finals in consecutive years, 2000 and 2001. In those matchups, he faced off against LSU’s Bertman and Miami’s Jim Morris, both legends in college baseball coaching. Two years later, Stanford found themselves back in the MCWS finals, where Marquess was defeated by Rice.
Oklahoma (1951, 1994)
The Sooners experienced a long gap between their national championship victories, taking 43 years to return to the MCWS finals. Oklahoma stands out as one of four teams that have made at least two appearances in the MCWS without losing a championship series.
Michigan (1953, 1962)
The Wolverines reached the Men’s College World Series finals twice within a decade, but despite several more attempts in the 1970s and 1980s, they couldn’t return to the championship game. This changed dramatically in 2019 when the Wolverines made an unforgettable journey from being one of the “last four in” to the NCAA tournament, ultimately reaching the championship series and pushing Vanderbilt to the edge.
California (1947, 1957)
The Golden Bears claimed victory in the inaugural Men’s College World Series in college baseball history, with Clint Evans’ team triumphing over Yale 8-7. This was one of three MCWS finals not held in Omaha, Nebraska, and marked the first of two finals played in Kalamazoo, Michigan. California made a comeback a decade later, securing a win against Penn State.
Here’s a complete list of the Men’s College World Series championship games:
| YEAR | CHAMPION (RECORD) | COACH | SCORE | RUNNER-UP | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LSU (52-15) | Jay Johnson | 5-3 | Coastal Carolina | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2024 | Tennessee (60-13) | Tony Vitello | 6-5 | Texas A&M | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2023 | LSU (54-17) | Jay Johnson | 18-4 | Florida | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2022 | Ole Miss (42-23) | Mike Bianco | 4-2 | Oklahoma | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2021 | Mississippi State (50-18) | Chris Lemonis | 9-0 | Vanderbilt | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2019 | Vanderbilt (59-12) | Tim Corbin | 8-2 | Michigan | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2018 | Oregon State (55-12-1) | Pat Casey | 5-0 | Arkansas | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2017 | Florida (52-19) | Kevin O’Sullivan | 6-1 | LSU | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2016 | Coastal Carolina (55-18) | Gary Gilmore | 4-3 | Arizona | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2015 | Virginia (44-24) | Brian O’Connor | 4-2 | Vanderbilt | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2014 | Vanderbilt (51-21) | Tim Corbin | 3-2 | Virginia | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2013 | * UCLA (49-17) | John Savage | 8-0 | Mississippi State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2012 | * Arizona (48-17) | Andy Lopez | 4-1 | South Carolina | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2011 | * South Carolina (55-14) | Ray Tanner | 5-2 | Florida | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2010 | South Carolina (54-16) | Ray Tanner | 2-1 (11 inn.) | UCLA | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2009 | LSU (56-17) | Paul Mainieri | 11-4 | Texas | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2008 | Fresno State (47-31) | Mike Batesole | 6-1 | Georgia | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2007 | * Oregon State (49-18) | Pat Casey | 9-3 | North Carolina | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2006 | Oregon State (50-16) | Pat Casey | 3-2 | North Carolina | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2005 | * Texas (56-16) | Augie Garrido | 6-2 | Florida | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2004 | Cal St. Fullerton (47-22) | George Horton | 3-2 | Texas | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2003 | Rice (58-12) | Wayne Graham | 14-2 | Stanford | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2002 | * Texas (57-15) | Augie Garrido | 12-6 | South Carolina | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2001 | * Miami (Fla.) (53-12) | Jim Morris | 12-1 | Stanford | Omaha, Neb. |
| 2000 | * LSU (52-17) | Skip Bertman | 6-5 | Stanford | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1999 | * Miami (Fla.) (50-13) | Jim Morris | 6-5 | Florida State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1998 | Southern California (49-17) | Mike Gillespie | 21-14 | Arizona State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1997 | * LSU (57-13) | Skip Bertman | 13-6 | Alabama | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1996 | * LSU (52-15) | Skip Bertman | 9-8 | Miami (Fla.) | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1995 | * Cal St. Fullerton (57-9) | Augie Garrido | 11-5 | Southern California | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1994 | * Oklahoma (50-17) | Larry Cochell | 13-5 | Georgia Tech | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1993 | LSU (53-17-1) | Skip Bertman | 8-0 | Wichita State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1992 | * Pepperdine (48-11-1) | Andy Lopez | 3-2 | Cal St. Fullerton | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1991 | * LSU (55-18) | Skip Bertman | 6-3 | Wichita State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1990 | Georgia (52-19) | Steve Webber | 2-1 | Oklahoma State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1989 | Wichita State (68-16) | Gene Stephenson | 5-3 | Texas | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1988 | Stanford (46-23) | Mark Marquess | 9-4 | Arizona State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1987 | Stanford (53-17) | Mark Marquess | 9-5 | Oklahoma State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1986 | Arizona (49-19) | Jerry Kindall | 10-2 | Florida State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1985 | Miami (Fla.) (64-16) | Ron Fraser | 10-6 | Texas | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1984 | Cal St. Fullerton (66-20) | Augie Garrido | 3-1 | Texas | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1983 | * Texas (66-14) | Cliff Gustafson | 4-3 | Alabama | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1982 | * Miami (Fla.) (55-17-1) | Ron Fraser | 9-3 | Wichita State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1981 | Arizona State (55-13) | Jim Brock | 7-4 | Oklahoma State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1980 | Arizona (45-21-1) | Jerry Kindall | 5-3 | Hawaii | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1979 | Cal St. Fullerton (60-14-1) | Augie Garrido | 2-1 | Arkansas | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1978 | * Southern California (54-9) | Rod Dedeaux | 10-3 | Arizona State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1977 | Arizona State (57-12) | Jim Brock | 2-1 | South Carolina | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1976 | Arizona (56-17) | Jerry Kindall | 7-1 | Eastern Michigan | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1975 | Texas (59-6) | Cliff Gustafson | 5-1 | South Carolina | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1974 | Southern California (50-20) | Rod Dedeaux | 7-3 | Miami (Fla.) | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1973 | * Southern California (51-11) | Rod Dedeaux | 4-3 | Arizona State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1972 | Southern California (47-13-1) | Rod Dedeaux | 1-0 | Arizona State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1971 | Southern California (46-11) | Rod Dedeaux | 5-2 | Southern Illinois | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1970 | Southern California (45-13) | Rod Dedeaux | 2-1 (15 inn.) | Florida State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1969 | Arizona State (56-11) | Bobby Winkles | 10-1 | Tulsa | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1968 | * Southern California (43-12-1) | Rod Dedeaux | 4-3 | Southern Illinois | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1967 | Arizona State (53-12) | Bobby Winkles | 11-0 | Houston | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1966 | Ohio State (27-6-1) | Marty Karow | 8-2 | Oklahoma State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1965 | Arizona State (54-8) | Bobby Winkles | 2-0 | Ohio State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1964 | Minnesota (31-12) | Dick Siebert | 5-1 | Missouri | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1963 | Southern California (35-10) | Rod Dedeaux | 5-2 | Arizona | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1962 | Michigan (34-15) | Don Lund | 5-4 (15 inn.) | Santa Clara | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1961 | * Southern California (36-7) | Rod Dedeaux | 1-0 | Oklahoma State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1960 | Minnesota (34-7-1) | Dick Siebert | 2-1 (10 inn.) | Southern California | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1959 | Oklahoma State (27-5) | Toby Greene | 5-0 | Arizona | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1958 | Southern California (29-3) | Rod Dedeaux | 8-7 (12 inn.) | Missouri | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1957 | * California (35-10) | George Wolfman | 1-0 | Penn State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1956 | Minnesota (37-9) | Dick Siebert | 12-1 | Arizona | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1955 | Wake Forest (29-7) | Taylor Sanford | 7-6 | Western Michigan | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1954 | Missouri (22-4) | John “Hi” Simmons | 4-1 | Rollins | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1953 | Michigan (21-9) | Ray Fisher | 7-5 | Texas | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1952 | Holy Cross (21-3) | Jack Barry | 8-4 | Missouri | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1951 | * Oklahoma (19-9) | Jack Baer | 3-2 | Tennessee | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1950 | Texas (27-6) | Bibb Falk | 3-0 | Washington State | Omaha, Neb. |
| 1949 | * Texas (23-7) | Bibb Falk | 10-3 | Wake Forest | Wichita, Kan. |
| 1948 | Southern California (26-4) | Sam Barry | 9-2 | Yale | Kalamazoo, Mich. |
| 1947 | * California (31-10) | Clint Evans | 8-7 | Yale | Kalamazoo, Mich. |
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