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Texas Baseball: The Longhorns’ Storied History in Omaha

Written by Tucker Stephenson on . Posted in College Baseball, TEXAS SPORTS.

The Kings of College World Series Appearances

When it comes to making the pilgrimage to Omaha, Nebraska, no college baseball program does it better — or more often — than the Texas Longhorns.

The Longhorns hold the distinction of being the all-time leader in College World Series (CWS) appearances, and their legacy in Omaha is unmatched. From early dominance to modern consistency, the Burnt Orange and White is a fixture at college baseball’s biggest stage.

How Many Appearances?

As of 2024, Texas Baseball has made 38 appearances in the College World Series, the most of any program in NCAA history.

A Breakdown of Appearances

Decade CWS Appearances
1950s 6
1960s 5
1970s 5
1980s 6
1990s 5
2000s 5
2010s 3
2020s (so far) 3 (through 2024)
Photo: UT Athletics

Championship Success

  • National Championships: 6
    (1949, 1950, 1975, 1983, 2002, 2005)

  • Runner-Up Finishes: 6

The Longhorns have not only been frequent visitors to Omaha but also regular contenders for the national crown.

Legendary Coaches

Much of Texas Baseball’s Omaha success is tied to coaching icons:

  • Bibb Falk

  • Cliff Gustafson (22 CWS appearances, 2 national titles)

  • Augie Garrido (5 CWS appearances with Texas, 2 national titles)

  • David Pierce (multiple CWS appearances since 2018)

These leaders helped build a standard of excellence that defines the program to this day.

 

Texas and Omaha: A Special Bond

For Texas fans, trips to Omaha have become a cherished tradition. The sea of burnt orange that fills Charles Schwab Field (formerly Rosenblatt Stadium) is a testament to the deep connection between the Longhorns and the CWS.

UT’s ability to reload and return to Omaha — through different coaches, different players, and changing eras of college baseball — speaks to the program’s strength and national stature.

The Road Ahead

Under David Pierce’s leadership and with a new wave of talented players coming through Disch-Falk Field, Texas is poised to continue adding to its record-setting CWS total in the years ahead.

As Longhorn fans say every June:

“Omaha belongs to Texas.”