For the fifth time in program history, the Texas A&M men’s track & field team are the NCAA outdoor national champions.

Heading into the final event, USC held a five-point lead over Auburn in second and a six-point edge on Arkansas in third, while Texas A&M trailed by seven points. The Aggies were out in front coming down the final homestretch in the 1,600-meter relay, but South Florida's anchor Gabriel Moronta came from behind to win the race in 3:00.42

The Trojans, who won the indoor title earlier this year but hadn’t won an outdoor title in 49 years. USC and Texas A&M both finished with 41 points, one ahead of Arkansas. South Florida edged