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Men’s College World Series: Teams With the Most Championships

Men’s College World Series most championships

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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