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NCAA Gymnastics Season Kicks Off with Major Matchups!

1/2/2026

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The NCAA gymnastics season starts on January 6, 2026, featuring matchups like Utah against Iowa and Minnesota.
Oklahoma, with seven national titles since 2014, seeks to regain its championship status after an early exit in 2024.
LSU and Florida, ranked No. 2 and No. 3 respectively, boast top gymnasts such as Konnor McClain and Skye Blakely.
New rules will change the national qualifying score, now based on a minimum of nine meets for fairer team representation.
The season will end with the national championship on April 18, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.

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The NCAA gymnastics season starts on January 6, 2026, featuring matchups like Utah against Iowa and Minnesota.
Oklahoma, with seven national titles since 2014, seeks to regain its championship status after an early exit in 2024.
LSU and Florida, ranked No. 2 and No. 3 respectively, boast top gymnasts such as Konnor McClain and Skye Blakely.
New rules will change the national qualifying score, now based on a minimum of nine meets for fairer team representation.
The season will end with the national championship on April 18, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.