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

For the first time in 49 years, the USC men's track and field team wins the NCAA outdoor title after winning the NCAA indoor title earlier this year.

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