CBS’s top broadcast crew will be on the call for Monday’s 2025 NCAA men’s basketball national championship between No. 1 Houston and No. 1 Florida. The game at the Alamodome in San Antonio marks the 11th time two No. 1 seeds face off for the title.
Houston opened as a 1-point favorite after a dramatic rally past Duke, while Florida advanced by eliminating top overall seed Auburn. Continuing its tradition of premier March Madness coverage, CBS will provide full national television coverage starting at 8:50 p.m. ET, with pregame programming leading into the tip.
Florida vs. Houston: Full Broadcast Team, Streaming Info for 2025 NCAA Championship
CBS will air the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball title game between No. 1 Florida and No. 1 Houston. Tipoff is set for 9:20 p.m. ET at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Viewers can stream the game live on Paramount+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial.
CBS Broadcast Team
Ian Eagle will handle play-by-play duties, with analysts Bill Raftery and Grant Hill providing commentary. Tracy Wolfson will report from the sidelines, and Gene Steratore will offer officiating analysis throughout the broadcast. On Saturday, this crew called both Final Four games—Houston’s, Houston’s Duke, and Florida’s Auburn.
Eagle Replaces Nantz
Eagle took over the lead announcing duties in 2023, following Jim Nantz’s departure from NCAA Tournament coverage. He and Raftery bring years of experience, while Hill, a Hall of Famer and former Duke star, adds insight on strategy and execution.
Radio and Streaming Options
Sean Kelley and ex-Gator Lee Humphrey will broadcast the game on the Gators Sports Network. CBS allows fans to stream the matchup on any platform, including Fubo.
Florida vs. Houston: Clash of Elite Offense and Defense in NCAA Championship
Florida and Houston, entering the title game with 35-4 records, will square off Monday in San Antonio for the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball championship. The Gators are chasing their third national title and first since 2007, while the Cougars seek the program’s first-ever crprogram’ston punched its ticket with a dramatic 9-0 run to knock off Duke, led by National Player of the Year Cooper Flagg. LJ Cryer paced the Cougars with 26 points. Florida earned its spot with a 79-73 win over Auburn, highlighted by senior Walter Clayton Jr.’s career-high 34-poJr.’ performance.
This is the program’s first meeting since 1973, a 97-73 Houston win. The Cougars boast the nation’s top-scoring defense, allocations 58.3 points per game, while Florida ranks third nationally in scoring at 85.4. Houston also leads in 3-point shooting, with Cryer and Milos Uzan fueling the attack.
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Florida owns elite frontcourt depth and ranks fifth in offensive rebounding percentage (38.9%). The outcome may hinge on interior play. A title would be historic for Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson, while Florida’s Todd Golden could secure Florida’sseamanshipp in just his third season.
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