What is the Most Recent School to Win Both an NCAA Basketball and Football Championship in the Same Year?
A prestigious achievement in college athletics is capturing both the NCAA basketball and football championships in the same academic year. Throughout NCAA's history, only three universities have accomplished this remarkable feat:
- University of Florida (2006-2007)
- University of Southern California (1972-1973)
- University of California, Berkeley (1924-1925)
The most recent school to achieve this distinction is the University of Florida in 2006-2007. The Florida Gators defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes in the BCS National Championship Game for the football title and the Ohio State Buckeyes again in the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship for the basketball title.
The University of Southern California won both titles in 1972-1973, with the football team claiming the Rose Bowl and the basketball team winning the NCAA Tournament.
The University of California, Berkeley, holds the distinction of being the first school to win both titles in the same year, achieving this milestone in 1924-1925. The football team won the Rose Bowl, while the basketball team claimed the Helms Athletic Foundation national championship.
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