NCAA men’s swimming and diving championships: Texas wins back-to-back NCAA titles, 17th in program history

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 28: Texas fans cheer during the Division I Men's Swimming and Diving Championship held at Georgia Tech Aquatic Center on March 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) Jonathan Bachman via Getty Images Texas is the top program in collegiate swimming for the second year in a row, winning a second consecutive national championship. The Longhorns have now won a NCAA leading 17th national championship.

Florida made it competitive through three days of competition, but it was always Texas, who ran away with the national title after a dominating performance on Saturday. The Longhorns clinched the title with 445. 5 points, defeating the Gators by 29.

5 total points. Hubert Kos led Texas with 57 total points, setting NCAA records in both the 100 and 200 backstroke. The Longhorns overwhelmed the rest of the country with their depth on the final day of competition, securing yet another title for college swimming's “blue blood” program.

Texas head coach Bob Bowman has now won three consecutive NCAA titles, following his 2024 championship as the head coach of Arizona State. Bowman's remarkable streak adds to his ability to build elite programs, consistently recruiting and developing talent to reach their peak at the national championship meet. Draft your Yahoo Fantasy Baseball team for the 2026 MLB Season Florida secured a national runner-up finish after an impressive effort all week.