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Pat McAfee, Patrick Mahomes among fans in awe of Gage Wood no-hitter

While the Razorbacks were not perfect against Murray State, they were so close to it one batter's foot could feel it.
ByDr. Antonio Daniels|
Jun 16, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks starting pitcher Gage Wood (14) celebrates completing a no hitter against the Murray State Racers at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images
Jun 16, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks starting pitcher Gage Wood (14) celebrates completing a no hitter against the Murray State Racers at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images | Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

The No. 3 Arkansas Razorbacks (49-14, 20-10 SEC) extended their College World Series stay in Omaha by defeating the Murray State Racers (44-17, 17-8 OVC) 3-0. However, Gage Wood making College World Series history on the mound is what will stay in Razorback Nation's minds forever.

Although Arkansas' bats failed to rise to their potential for a second game in the College World Series, Wood wanted to show that he could deliver an even better performance on the mound than Gabe Gaeckle did in relief for Zach Root in a loss against the LSU Tigers in the Hogs' first game. He did. For only the third time in College World Series history and the first time in 65 years, a no-hitter was pitched, and Wood has his name next to it in the history books.

He pitched a phenomenal complete game, issuing 19 strikeouts. The Racers had no chance with a focused, passionate, and dominant Wood on the mound.

By Wood pitching a complete game, tossing 119 pitches, in the no-hitter, Arkansas' elite bullpen didn't have to do any work, which saves those arms for the next game. One cannot underscore the significance of this, given that the Hogs will need to win three more consecutive games, and the bullpen will be crucial to achieving that goal. 

To win those three consecutive games, the Razorbacks' bats must come alive. The team has the elite pitching to win the College World Series, but its hitters must arrive in Omaha and give their pitchers the necessary support. Justin Thomas Jr. had four hits in four plate appearances against Murray State. Arkansas hopes today's excellent performance will spark Thomas Jr.'s hitting, supplying the Hogs with a much-needed boost at the plate.

Arkansas baseball vs. Murray State: College World Series social media reactions

Razorback Nation praises Gage Wood's historic performance

Hagen Smith, MLB pitcher and legendary Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher, wrote, "This kid is unreal."

Arkansas Baseball wanted to ensure that everyone recognizes that Wood couldn't have achieved the no-hitter without Ryder Helfrick.

John Calipari, head Arkansas Razorbacks basketball coach, reveled in the history of the moment.

Andrew Ellis, a Hogs journalist at Inside Arkansas, contends that "You won't see anything like this again."

Wright's Barbecue made a significant commitment to Wood: "Gage Wood will never pay for brisket again."

Media praise for Gage Wood's historic no-hitter

SEC Network posited that Wood's performance was "LEGENDARY."

ESPN highlighted the history Wood made.

Pat McAfee acknowledged Gage Wood's legendary performance.  

Patrick Mahomes stunned by Gage Wood's no-hitter

Patrick Mahomes was so amazed by Gage Wood's historic no-hitter that only emojis could express his feelings. 

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