Nebraska's NCAA National Titles

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The University of Nebraska is one of the most tradition-rich programs in men's gymnastics. The Huskers have captured eight NCAA team championships, while earning seven more NCAA runner-up finishes in school history. NU won national titles in 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1988, 1990 and 1994.

Only 17 programs in history have won NCAA men's gymnastics titles, and Nebraska is one of only four schools in the nation to win more than six crowns. Since 1980, the Huskers are second the nation with an amazing seven NCAA team championships, including an astounding five straight titles from 1979 through 1983. Only Oklahoma has more, with its eight titles.

The lists below detail Nebraska's success during the history of the sport, including the Huskers' dominance during the 1980s and 1990s. NOTE: The 2020 NCAA Championships were canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. 

Nebraska National Championship Teams

  • 1979
  • 1980
  • 1981
  • 1982
  • 1983
  • 1988
  • 1990
  • 1994

All-Time NCAA Team Titles (through 2024)

  • Penn State - 12
  • Oklahoma - 12
  • Illinois - 10
  • Stanford - 10
  • Nebraska - 8
  • Michigan - 6
  • Southern Illinois - 4
  • California - 4 
  • Iowa State - 3 
  • Ohio State - 3
  • Florida State - 2
  • UCLA - 2
  • Arizona State - 1
  • Chicago - 1
  • Indiana State - 1
  • Iowa - 1
  • Michigan State - 1
  • USC - 1
  • Temple -1 

NCAA Team Titles Since 1980 (through 2024)

  • Oklahoma - 10
  • Stanford - 9
  • Nebraska - 7
  • Michigan - 4
  • Ohio State - 3
  • Penn State - 3
  • California - 2
  • Illinois - 2
  • UCLA - 2
  • Arizona State - 1

All-Time NCAA Runner-Up Finishes (through 2024)

  • Oklahoma - 13
  • Illinois - 8
  • Nebraska - 7
  • Penn State - 7
  • Stanford - 5
  • Southern Illinois - 4
  • USC - 4
  • Ohio State - 4
  • Michigan - 5
  • Minnesota - 4
  • Iowa State - 3
  • Arizona State - 2
  • California - 2
  • LSU - 2
  • UCLA - 2
  • Army - 1
  • Iowa - 1
  • Navy - 1
  • Washington - 1