In a remarkable turnaround, LSU experienced a drastic shift from their lowest point to the pinnacle of success within a mere 24 hours. Following their record-breaking defeat in the Men's College World Series, LSU unleashed their potent offense and clinched their first national title since 2009 with a resounding 18-4 triumph over Florida in the decisive third game of the finals, held in Omaha, Nebraska.

With an impressive display of resilience, LSU (54-17) successfully fought off elimination on three separate occasions during bracket play. Undeterred by their devastating 24-4 defeat in Game 2, LSU regrouped and emerged victorious, securing their seventh championship title. This achievement places them second in Division I history, trailing only USC's remarkable record of 12 championships.

"We got punched in the mouth yesterday," Tigers star Dylan Crews said. "That's the beauty of baseball. You wake up in the morning and do it all over again. We woke up today and you could see on everybody's faces that we were ready to go. Nobody in the country was going to beat us today."

After falling behind 2-0 early on, the Tigers swiftly turned the tide with an explosive six-run second inning, relentlessly capitalizing on Jac Caglianone's (7-4) pitching. The runs flowed incessantly, culminating in the highest-scoring championship game since USC's 21-14 victory over Arizona State in 1998. Notably, the Tigers' commanding 14-run lead established a new record for the largest margin of victory in a final, while their remarkable 24 hits set a new benchmark for the most hits in a Men's College World Series game.

"It wasn't our day, all the way around," Gators catcher BT Riopelle said.

Following the initial setback of giving up Wyatt Langford's two-run homer in the first inning, Thatcher Hurd (8-3) displayed remarkable composure, conceding no further hits or runs and retiring 18 of the next 21 batters. Riley Cooper took the mound in the seventh inning, where Ty Evans launched his record-breaking fifth home run of the Men's College World Series. The pitching duties were ultimately sealed by Gavin Guidry, completing a combined five-hitter to secure the victory.

In the team's morning meeting, Cade Beloso revealed that Johnson's message to the team was straightforward and concise.

"It was, 'One game for the national championship. Are you in?' Everybody was, 'Yeah, let's go.' You can't let baseball get to you," Beloso said. "The game is brutal sometimes. You have to show up and play the next day."

Following Sunday's lopsided defeat, there were discussions and speculation regarding the possibility of the Tigers deploying their ace Paul Skenes for a third start in Omaha. Skenes had delivered outstanding performances in his previous two outings, totaling 243 pitches across 15⅔ innings, which raised questions about his potential availability on just three days' rest.

As the runs continued to pour in for LSU and Hatcher dominated on the mound, Skenes found himself comfortably watching the game from the dugout in his sneakers. In the seventh inning, he made his way to the bullpen to stretch and throw some pitches. After the eighth inning, he returned to the dugout, eagerly awaiting the moment when he and his teammates would rush the mound to celebrate the victory as Guidry struck out Colby Halter to seal the win.

Skenes earned the title of Most Outstanding Player of the MCWS.

Among the passionate LSU crowd were notable figures such as Kim Mulkey, coach of the national champion women's basketball team, and Kramer Robertson's mother. Robertson himself had played shortstop on the 2017 team that reached the MCWS finals but fell short against Florida.

LSU made history by becoming the first Division I school to secure both a baseball and basketball national championship (men's or women's) in the same year. The Tigers had their sights set on a title run since their initial team meeting back in August. Led by Coach Jay Johnson, the team retained standout players like Crews, the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year, and the core of their successful 2022 lineup.

In addition to their returning players, LSU's ascent to a higher level was propelled by three key transfers. Skenes, a standout pitcher, achieved the remarkable feat of recording 200 strikeouts, making him a strong contender for the top pick in the amateur draft. White's impressive performance included 24 home runs and a nation-leading 105 runs batted in. Hurd showcased his versatility as both a starter and reliever, culminating in a stellar outing in the championship game that matched his longest appearance of the year.

"Right people, right place, right time," Johnson said. "This is the way it was supposed to go."

Continuing a remarkable streak of dominance for the SEC, LSU joined the ranks of Mississippi, Mississippi State, and Vanderbilt as the fourth consecutive national champion from the conference.

"Oh my gosh, this is what I dreamed of since I was a freshman, holding this trophy," Crews said. "We're champions, baby, bringing it back to LSU. It's been a long journey for us. We dealt with a lot of stuff. Just to finally say we're national champions ... I cannot wait to put another flag over the field. It's going to be awesome."

Despite a strong regular season, claiming the SEC title and earning the No. 2 national seed, Florida (54-17) couldn't capitalize on their record-breaking performance in the Men's College World Series. The Gators set school records for wins and home runs, accounting for 17 out of the 35 homers hit by all teams in the MCWS, but were unable to maintain their momentum in the subsequent games.

"I thought our team was in a really good place," Florida coach Kevin O'Sullivan said. "I thought BP was good. They were loose. Put two on the board the bottom half of the first. I thought the dugout was electric. And then all of a sudden we had four walks and I think two hit by pitches ... and then we had to go to the 'pen earlier than we wanted to."

Caglianone, Florida's versatile player, continued to struggle with his command, leading to his early exit from the mound after 1⅓ innings. However, he remained in the game as the designated hitter.

LSU managed to score their first run when Jordan Thompson, who had been in a slump with just one hit in his last 30 at-bats, delivered a timely single. The game was tied after Caglianone hit Cade Beloso, marking the fifth time he hit a batter in his 5⅔ innings in the MCWS, and a walk to Crews put LSU in the lead. Cade Fisher took over on the mound but couldn't prevent LSU from adding a couple of RBI singles and a sacrifice fly.

The Tigers' four-run fourth inning was highlighted by Josh Pearson's fourth home run of the season.

Unfortunately, LSU encountered a setback when catcher Alex Milazzo suffered an injury while crossing home plate in the fourth inning, landing awkwardly on his left leg. Nonetheless, Milazzo remained in high spirits and celebrated with his teammates. In a heartwarming gesture, a teammate carried him on a piggyback ride to the mound for the ceremonial dogpile.