The riveting action took viewers by storm, too. Monday's national championship averaged 18.1 million viewers on CBS, up 22% year-over-year and the most-watched title game since 2019, when Virginia beat Texas Tech in overtime. During a hectic finish between the Gators and Cougars, viewership peaked at 21.1 million.

Florida beat Houston 65-63 to win their 3rd national title. Jason McIntyre discuses the biggest takeaways of the game, including how Florida has come back from several deficits this tournament.

Florida secured its first men's basketball national championship since 2007 after defeating Houston in the NCAA Tournament title game.

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After winning the 2025 national championship on Monday night, Florida was unanimously voted as the No. 1 team in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll. The Gators defeated Houston 65-63 in a thrilling game to claim their third national title in program history.

Sixty-eight teams have been whittled down to two as Florida and Houston battle for the national championship on Monday. Here are the highlights!

Monday's national title bout between Florida and Houston drew 18.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched title game since 2019. The game peaked at 21.1 million viewers and was up 22 percent from last year.

It was fitting that Florida arrived nearly two hours late to its on-campus celebration Tuesday. After all, it was exactly how the Gators played while winning the NCAA Tournament. Coaches and players returned to Gainesville roughly 16 hours after rallying to beat Houston 65-63 in San Antonio to secure the program’s third national title.

Florida has won its first national championship since 2007 and its third overall after beating Houston 65-63 in the 2025 men’s NCAA title game. Houston was in front for the majority of the game, leading by as many as 12 points,