It's the most wonderful time of the year: NCAA gymnastics season! Every weekend from now through April will be back with flips, twists, and athletes taking sports to new heights. If you’re new to the sport or already love gymnastics but don’t know who to root for, here are 20 gymnasts to watch in the 2026 season!

The Big 12 in 2025 is a conference without a safety net — every week is a landmine.16  teams. Four time zones. Two playoff contenders. Zero margin for error. Let’s break it down by contenders, risers, spoilers, and full-on “hold my beer” chaos agents.