On January 23, 2025, Cleveland State announced that the school would eliminate the wrestling, women's golf, and softball teams after the 2024-25 academic year.

The McCafferty Trophy is awarded by the Horizon League to the school with the best overall athletic performance in all the sponsored sports.

Cleveland State University launched a Division I esports program which kicked off its inaugural season in the fall of 2022.

Now they have inaugurated a new Esports Lab in Fenn Hall on September 24, 2024, located within the Washkewicz College of Engineering.

This marks a major advancement for the university's esports program, which previously operated off-campus at the Cavs Legion Lair.

The creation of the dedicated lab was a collaborative effort, with significant contributions from Dr. Susan Carver and Dr. Richard Schoephoerster.

Their support, along with efforts from the FAST and IS&T staff, ensured the lab was ready for use by student-athletes in August.

PJ Farrell, Director of Esports, expressed enthusiasm for the new space, emphasizing its role in strengthening the program and creating opportunities for growth.

The lab also supports CSU's involvement in major esports events, such as high school playoffs and collegiate tournaments.

"[17] On November 19, 2008, it was revealed that President Schwartz had chosen the committee members to explore the feasibility of football at Cleveland State.

Conference tournament champion Cleveland State established its varsity men's lacrosse program on March 30, 2015.

[25] After the 2024 season, CSU left ASUN men's lacrosse for the Northeast Conference, which reinstated the sport after a two-season absence.