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USA Today
07-05-2025
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- USA Today
Social media reacts to Alabama baseball's dominant Top 25 road win at Troy
Social media reacts to Alabama baseball's dominant Top 25 road win at Troy On Tuesday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide had easily one of their most impressive road performances of the year so far, routing the Troy Trojans in a Top 25 midweek matchup, 10-2. Coming into Tuesday night's matchup, both the Crimson Tide and Trojans were ranked according the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, with Troy the higher-ranked of the two at No. 18 nationally. As for Alabama, the Crimson Tide were ranked at No. 20. A result that improved Alabama's record to 37-12 overall, this game was simply all Crimson Tide from the start, as Alabama claimed a sizable lead early that they would never relinquish. This was due to a big first-and-second inning from the Crimson Tide that featured home runs from Justin Lebron and Kade Snell, while Garrett Staton and Coleman Mizell also drove in runs. Snell was also the big story for Alabama in the win, going 4-for-5 with five RBI. The Crimson Tide also received a solid start from right-hander JT Blackwood, pitching three scoreless innings with two hits and two strikeouts. A massive result for a Crimson Tide team playing for a chance to host a regional, here is a look at some reactions on social media to Alabama's impressive Top 25 win from Tuesday night in Troy. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Alabama vs. Troy today: Time, TV channel for Top 25 matchup
How to watch Alabama vs. Troy today: Time, TV channel for Top 25 matchup Coming off a weekend series loss at Vanderbilt, the Alabama Crimson Tide are officially set to return to action later tonight on the road for yet another significant matchup, this time against the Troy Trojans. A ranked opponent, Troy enters this matchup ranked as the nation's No. 18 team according to the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll. The Trojans are also sitting at 34-14 overall for the 2025 season, and are 16-8 in Sun Belt conference play. As for Alabama, the Crimson Tide are ranked as the nation's No. 20 team according to the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, and are coming off a weekend series loss at Vanderbilt. For the season, Alabama sits at 36-12 overall, while also 13-11 in SEC play. Here's how to watch the Alabama vs. Troy game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information: What channel is Alabama vs. Troy on today? TV Channel: ESPN+ Livestream: ESPN+ Alabama vs. Troy will be broadcasted live on ESPN+, which can be accessed via livestream. Watch Alabama vs. Troy on ESPN+ Alabama vs. Troy time today Date: Tuesday, May 6 Tuesday, May 6 Start time: 7 p.m. ET Alabama vs. Troy will take place Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. ET from Riddle-Pace Field in Troy, Alabama. Alabama vs. Troy predictions, picks Prediction: Alabama 4, Troy 3 Alabama and Troy have already met once before this season, which took place in Tuscaloosa back on March 5 in a game where the Crimson Tide came away with a 3-1 victory. As for the rematch in Troy, I'll go with Alabama to come away with the victory once again, but it will likely be close this time as well. Alabama schedule 2025 Feb. 14-16: vs. Bradley (W, 10-6), (W, 19-3), (W, 11-4) vs. Bradley (W, 10-6), (W, 19-3), (W, 11-4) Feb. 18: vs. Middle Tennessee (W, 12-2) vs. Middle Tennessee (W, 12-2) Feb. 19: vs. Alabama State (W, 15-1) vs. Alabama State (W, 15-1) Feb. 21-23: vs. Coastal Carolina (W, 9-2), vs. NC State (W, 4-0), vs. Ohio State (W, 12-10) at Jacksonville Classic in Jacksonville, Florida vs. Coastal Carolina (W, 9-2), vs. NC State (W, 4-0), vs. Ohio State (W, 12-10) at Jacksonville Classic in Jacksonville, Florida Feb. 25: vs. Jacksonville State (W, 20-11) vs. Jacksonville State (W, 20-11) Feb. 28-Mar. 2: vs. North Dakota State (W, 12-4), (W, 9-7), (W, 11-3) vs. North Dakota State (W, 12-4), (W, 9-7), (W, 11-3) Mar. 4: at Jacksonville State (W, 11-1) at Jacksonville State (W, 11-1) Mar. 5: vs. Troy (W, 3-1) vs. Troy (W, 3-1) Mar. 7-9: vs. Presbyterian (W, 10-0), (W, 15-1), (L, 11-8) vs. Presbyterian (W, 10-0), (W, 15-1), (L, 11-8) Mar. 11: at UAB (W, 6-3) at UAB (W, 6-3) Mar. 14-16: at Texas A&M (W, 6-4), (W, 6-2), (W, 2-0) at Texas A&M (W, 6-4), (W, 6-2), (W, 2-0) Mar. 18: vs. South Alabama (W, 6-5) vs. South Alabama (W, 6-5) Mar. 20-22: vs. Tennessee (W, 6-5), (L, 10-7), (L, 9-2) vs. Tennessee (W, 6-5), (L, 10-7), (L, 9-2) Mar. 25: vs. North Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama (W, 4-3) vs. North Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama (W, 4-3) Mar. 28-30: vs. Oklahoma (W, 8-6), (L, 6-5), (W, 8-6) vs. Oklahoma (W, 8-6), (L, 6-5), (W, 8-6) Apr. 1: vs. Samford (W, 11-9) vs. Samford (W, 11-9) Apr. 4-6: at Auburn (L, 10-0), (W, 6-5), (L, 7-5) at Auburn (L, 10-0), (W, 6-5), (L, 7-5) Apr. 8: vs. Southern Miss (W, 10-6) vs. Southern Miss (W, 10-6) Apr. 11-13: vs. Mississippi State (L, 13-3), (W, 4-1), (L, 4-2) vs. Mississippi State (L, 13-3), (W, 4-1), (L, 4-2) Apr. 15: vs. UAB (W, 5-3) vs. UAB (W, 5-3) Apr. 17-19: at LSU (L, 11-6), (L, 4-3), (W, 7-4) at LSU (L, 11-6), (L, 4-3), (W, 7-4) Apr. 22: at Samford (W, 11-7) at Samford (W, 11-7) Apr. 24-26: vs. Missouri (W, 7-5), (W, 7-3), (W, 12-1) vs. Missouri (W, 7-5), (W, 7-3), (W, 12-1) May 2-4: at Vanderbilt (L, 12-2), (W, 5-2), (L, 9-7) at Vanderbilt (L, 12-2), (W, 5-2), (L, 9-7) May 6: at Troy at Troy May 9-11: vs. Georgia vs. Georgia May 15-17: at Florida at Florida May 20-25: SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama Record: 36-12 overall (13-11 in SEC) We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
USA Today
01-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama Baseball 2025 Opponent Preview: Vanderbilt Commodores
Alabama Baseball 2025 Opponent Preview: Vanderbilt Commodores Coming off an impressive showing last weekend at home in which they swept Missouri, the Alabama Crimson Tide are now set to hit the road starting this Friday night to face the Vanderbilt Commodores in SEC baseball action. One of the SEC's premier programs over the last decade, Vanderbilt will come to this weekend sitting very close to Alabama in the latest Top 25 rankings, setting up a big road series as we come down the home stretch of SEC play. Similar to years' past as well, the Commodores are once again loaded with talent, led by one of more accomplished head coaches in college baseball across the last decade-plus. Here is a preview of the Commodores ahead of Alabama's trip to Nashville this upcoming weekend. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Team Overview Conference: SEC SEC Stadium: Hawkins Field, Nashville, Tennessee Hawkins Field, Nashville, Tennessee 2025 Record: 32-13 overall (12-9 in SEC) 32-13 overall (12-9 in SEC) Ranking: No. 15 in USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, No. 15 in D1Baseball Top 25 Vanderbilt enters this weekend ranked as the nation's No. 15 team according to the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll. The Commodores' record currently sits at 32-13 overall, while also 23-4 at home, and are 12-9 in SEC conference play where they most recently dropped two-of-three at Ole Miss last weekend. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Tim Corbin Tim Corbin Associate Head Coach: Scott Brown Scott Brown Assistant Coach: Jayson King Jayson King Assistant Coach: Ty Blankmeyer The head coach at Vanderbilt is long-time leader of the program Tim Corbin, who is currently in year No. 23 at the helm of the Commodores. During his time in Nashville, Corbin has led Vanderbilt to 18 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, five trips to the College World Series, four College World Series Finals' appearances, and two national championships in 2014 and 2019. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Hitting Stats AVG: .269 (.254 in SEC) .269 (.254 in SEC) OBP: .380 (.344 in SEC) .380 (.344 in SEC) SLG: .421 (.404 in SEC) .421 (.404 in SEC) HR: 42 (23 in SEC) 42 (23 in SEC) RBI: 275 (108 in SEC) 275 (108 in SEC) SB: 82-of-98 (22-of-30 in SEC) Offensively, Vanderbilt comes into the weekend batting for a combined .269 AVG as a team, and are among the top base stealing teams in the SEC with 82 on the season. That number is significantly less in SEC play however with only 22. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Pitching Stats ERA: 3.76 (4.68 in SEC) 3.76 (4.68 in SEC) K: 517 (224 in SEC) 517 (224 in SEC) BB: 160 (76 in SEC) 160 (76 in SEC) AVG: .214 (.240 in SEC) If you had to pick the biggest strength for the Commodores overall, then an argument can be made for their pitching staff which sports a 3.76 ERA for the season while allowing only a .214 AVG to opponents. In SEC play however, the Commodores' ERA stands at 4.68, with opponents owning a combined .240 AVG against. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Hitters to Know Riley Nelson, Infielder - Junior - Junior Brodie Johnston, Infielder - Freshman - Freshman Jacob Humphrey, Utility - Senior - Senior Jonathan Vastine, Infielder - Senior - Senior Colin Barczi, Catcher - Sophomore Leading the Commodores offense is junior infielder Riley Nelson, who owns a by far team-leading .364 AVG across 44 games this season with .526 SLG%, which also leads Vanderbilt. Another notable name to know for Vanderbilt offensively is freshman infielder Brodie Johnston, who leads the Commodores with nine home runs and 42 RBI, while also batting for a .259 AVG. Vanderbilt Commodores 2025 Pitchers to Know Cody Bowker, Right-Handed Pitcher - Junior - Junior JD Thompson, Left-Handed Pitcher - Junior - Junior Austin Nye, Right-Handed Pitcher - Freshman - Freshman Sawyer Hawks, Right-Handed Pitcher - Senior - Senior Connor Fennell, Right-Handed Pitcher - Sophomore Vanderbilt's pitching staff has multiple names to know, a list that includes starters Cody Bowker, JD Thompson, Austin Nye, and Connor Fennell, the latter two of which own ERA's under 3.00. The Commodores also have one of the top relievers in the SEC in senior right-hander Sawyer Hawks, who owns a 1.34 ERA with a 46:7 K:BB ratio and six saves across 33.2 innings pitched. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
USA Today
03-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama Baseball 2025 Opponent Preview: Auburn Tigers
Alabama Baseball 2025 Opponent Preview: Auburn Tigers Off to an impressive start to conference play, the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team now prepares for what is the second road SEC series for the program this season, which is set to begin this upcoming Friday against the Auburn Tigers. Certainly a familiar opponent for the Crimson Tide, the two in-state rivals squared off in Auburn just a year ago in a series where the Tigers took two-of-three from Alabama. Looking ahead to this season however, Alabama and Auburn both now enter this year's version of the rivalry among the top teams in the SEC, with each also ranked among the Top 20 teams nationally as well. Alabama's latest SEC opponent that should certainly provide yet another midseason test for the team, let's preview the rival Auburn Tigers ahead of the Crimson Tide's road series this upcoming weekend. Auburn Tigers 2025 Team Overview Conference: SEC SEC Stadium: Plainsman Park, Auburn, Alabama Plainsman Park, Auburn, Alabama 2025 Record: 20-9 overall (4-5 in SEC) 20-9 overall (4-5 in SEC) Ranking: No. 17 in USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, No. 16 in D1Baseball Top 25 Auburn comes into this weekend ranked as nation's No. 17 team in the latest USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, and own a 20-9 overall record for the season that includes a 4-5 mark in SEC play. The Tigers also however enter this series having lost four-straight games, which included a sweep at Georgia last weekend, as well as a 4-2 loss at home to UAB on Tuesday night. Auburn Tigers 2025 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Butch Thompson Butch Thompson Associate Head Coach: Karl Nonemaker Karl Nonemaker Associate Head Coach: Gabe Gross Gabe Gross Pitching Coach: Everett Teaford Leading the Auburn baseball program is long-time head coach Butch Thompson, who has been at the helm of the Tigers since the 2015 season. Under the leadership of Thompson, Auburn has made the NCAA Tournament two of the last three seasons. Auburn Tigers 2025 Hitting Stats AVG: .300 .300 OBP: .410 .410 SLG: .496 .496 OPS: .907 .907 HR: 43 43 RBI: 203 203 SB: 37-of-45 Offensively, Auburn comes into the weekend batting for a combined .300 AVG so far this season, along with a solid .907 OPS as a team. The Tigers have also made an impact on the base paths, stealing 37 bases this season on 45 total attempts. Auburn Tigers 2025 Pitching Stats ERA: 4.68 4.68 WHIP: 1.29 1.29 K: 292 292 BB: 103 103 AVG: .241 Auburn's pitching staff has seen some struggles at times this season, with the Tigers altogether owning a combined 4.68 team ERA. Opponents are also batting for a combined .241 AVG against the Auburn pitching staff altogether so far this season. Auburn Tigers 2025 Hitters to Know Ike Irish, Catcher/Outfielder - Junior - Junior Cooper McMurray, Infielder - Redshirt Senior - Redshirt Senior Cade Belyeu, Outfielder - Sophomore - Sophomore Chase Fralick, Catcher/Infielder - Freshman - Freshman Chris Rembert, Infielder - Freshman The two main names to likely know for Auburn offensively are Ike Irish and Cooper McMurray, both of which own an OPS north of 1.000+, while also tied for the team-lead with seven home runs each so far this season. Auburn also has four others all batting for a .300+ AVG in Chase Fralick, Eric Snow, Cade Belyeu, and Chris Rembert, with Belyeu in particular also leading the Tigers in stolen bases with 11. Auburn Tigers 2025 Pitchers to Know Samuel Dutton, Right-Handed Pitcher - Senior - Senior Carson Myers, Left-Handed Pitcher - Senior - Senior Cam Tilly, Right-Handed Pitcher - Sophomore - Sophomore Parker Carlson, Right-Handed Pitcher - Senior - Senior Cade Fisher, Left-Handed Pitcher - Junior Lastly, Auburn's top starting pitcher is likely senior right-hander Samuel Dutton, who, across seven starts, owns a 3.16 ERA with a 45:8 K:BB ratio across 37 innings. Alongside of Dutton, the Tigers also have a few other relievers who are all in the midst of strong seasons, a list that includes Carson Myers, Cam Tilly, and Parker Carlson.
USA Today
14-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 team emerges entering conference play
SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 team emerges entering conference play The most talented conference in college baseball from top-to-bottom, the start to the 2025 season for the SEC has certainly delivered on the hype it garnered during the preseason already. A conference that includes both the 2024 national champion and runner-up, the SEC had numerous teams ranked within the preseason Top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, as well as six in the Top 10 alone. Since then however, some of those same teams have gone on to see struggles at times, while others from the SEC have seen success, and as a result, rose into the Top 25. So, for the first time this season, let's update our 2025 SEC baseball power rankings entering conference play, with the records mentioned current as of Thursday, March 13. 16. Missouri Tigers Previous Ranking: No. 16 No. 16 2025 Record: 8-8 overall 8-8 overall Recent Results: Win vs. UConn (N), vs. Florida A&M (N), vs. Southern (N), vs. Lindenwood, vs. Evansville, vs. Binghamton - Loss vs. Penn State (N), vs. Stetson (N), at UCF, vs. Alabama State (N), vs. Evansville, vs. Binghamton Win vs. UConn (N), vs. Florida A&M (N), vs. Southern (N), vs. Lindenwood, vs. Evansville, vs. Binghamton - Loss vs. Penn State (N), vs. Stetson (N), at UCF, vs. Alabama State (N), vs. Evansville, vs. Binghamton Next Game: at LSU on March 14 After beginning the year with a ranking of No. 16, the Missouri Tigers had a rough start to the season where they currently sit at 8-8 overall in which their best win is likely against UConn on a neutral field. Missouri's next game comes March 14 for their SEC opener on the road at LSU. 15. Mississippi State Bulldogs Previous Ranking: No. 11 No. 11 2025 Record: 13-4 overall 13-4 overall Recent Results: Win vs. Manhattan, vs. Missouri State, vs. Rice (N), vs. Southern Miss, vs. Queens, vs. Old Dominion (N), Nicholls (N) - Loss at Southern Miss, vs. Troy, vs. Arizona (N), vs. Oklahoma State (N) Win vs. Manhattan, vs. Missouri State, vs. Rice (N), vs. Southern Miss, vs. Queens, vs. Old Dominion (N), Nicholls (N) - Loss at Southern Miss, vs. Troy, vs. Arizona (N), vs. Oklahoma State (N) Next Game: vs. Texas on March 14 Mississippi State currently sits at 13-4 overall in which two of their losses have come on a neutral field against both Arizona and Oklahoma State, but also own an impressive 18-3 victory over a ranked Southern Miss team. Next up for the Bulldogs to open SEC play is a home series against Texas, which will begin March 14. 14. South Carolina Gamecocks Previous Ranking: No. 14 No. 14 2025 Record: 15-3 overall 15-3 overall Recent Results: Win vs. Sacred Heart, vs. Winthrop, vs. Queens, vs. Milwaukee, vs. Gardner-Webb, vs. Davidson, at The Citadel, vs. Morehead State, vs. Georgia State - Loss vs. Clemson Win vs. Sacred Heart, vs. Winthrop, vs. Queens, vs. Milwaukee, vs. Gardner-Webb, vs. Davidson, at The Citadel, vs. Morehead State, vs. Georgia State - Loss vs. Clemson Next Game: vs. Oklahoma on March 14 South Carolina has had a solid start to the Paul Mainieri era in which the Gamecocks sit at 15-3 overall with their lone blemishes being a sweep at the hands of in-state rival Clemson, dropping both games of a home-and-home, along with a neutral showdown between the two. The Gamecocks return to action will come this Friday, March 14, against Oklahoma to open SEC play. 13. Auburn Tigers Previous Ranking: No. 13 No. 13 2025 Record: 14-3 overall 14-3 overall Recent Results: Win vs. Holy Cross, vs. Troy, vs. North Alabama, vs. Wright State, vs. Samford, vs. Ohio State (N), vs. Oregon State (N), vs. Baylor (N), vs. Old Dominion, vs. UT Martin (N) - Loss vs. Holy Cross, at UAB, vs. Old Dominion Win vs. Holy Cross, vs. Troy, vs. North Alabama, vs. Wright State, vs. Samford, vs. Ohio State (N), vs. Oregon State (N), vs. Baylor (N), vs. Old Dominion, vs. UT Martin (N) - Loss vs. Holy Cross, at UAB, vs. Old Dominion Next Game: vs. Vanderbilt on March 14 The Auburn Tigers sit at 14-3 overall in which their season so far is headlined by undefeated showing in Arlington where they picked up undoubtedly their biggest win up to this point, an 8-7 neutral field victory over Oregon State. Auburn's next game is their SEC opener March 14 at home against Vanderbilt. 12. Kentucky Wildcats Previous Ranking: No. 10 No. 10 2025 Record: 13-2 overall 13-2 overall Recent Results: Win at Lipscomb, at Belmont, vs. Evansville, vs. Morehead State, vs. Hofstra, at Eastern Kentucky, vs. Wofford, vs. Northern Illinois - Loss at Lipscomb, vs. Wofford Win at Lipscomb, at Belmont, vs. Evansville, vs. Morehead State, vs. Hofstra, at Eastern Kentucky, vs. Wofford, vs. Northern Illinois - Loss at Lipscomb, vs. Wofford Next Game: at Georgia on March 14 The Kentucky Wildcats have not necessarily played as challenging a schedule so far as compared to some of the SEC's other teams, but have won a vast majority of their games to sit at a solid 13-2 overall. Kentucky's next game will however certainly be their toughest yet, a weekend series to open SEC play at Georgia starting March 14. 11. Ole Miss Rebels Previous Ranking: No. 15 No. 15 2025 Record: 14-2 overall 14-2 overall Recent Results: Win vs. Arizona (N), vs. Clemson (N), vs. Arkansas State, vs. Eastern Kentucky, vs. Southern Miss, vs. Wright State, vs. Murray State, vs. Jacksonville State - Loss vs. Texas (N), at South Alabama Win vs. Arizona (N), vs. Clemson (N), vs. Arkansas State, vs. Eastern Kentucky, vs. Southern Miss, vs. Wright State, vs. Murray State, vs. Jacksonville State - Loss vs. Texas (N), at South Alabama Next Game: vs. Arkansas on March 14 The Ole Miss Rebels have had an impressive start to the season in which they sit at 14-2 overall in which their lone losses have come to Texas on a neutral field, as well as recently at South Alabama. Ole Miss however owns one of the SEC's top wins over Clemson on a neutral field, and are set to open conference play March 14 against Arkansas at home. Previous Ranking: No. 1 No. 1 2025 Record: 10-6 overall 10-6 overall Recent Results: Win vs. Elon, vs. Cal Poly, vs. Rice (N), vs. Texas Southern, vs. New Mexico State, vs. Prairie View A&M - Loss vs. Cal Poly, vs. Texas State, vs. Arizona (N), vs. Oklahoma State (N), vs. UTSA, vs. New Mexico State Win vs. Elon, vs. Cal Poly, vs. Rice (N), vs. Texas Southern, vs. New Mexico State, vs. Prairie View A&M - Loss vs. Cal Poly, vs. Texas State, vs. Arizona (N), vs. Oklahoma State (N), vs. UTSA, vs. New Mexico State Next Game: vs. Alabama on March 14 After holding the No. 1 ranking during the preseason, the Texas A&M Aggies drop significantly in this update coming off a rough start to the season in which they went 10-6. However, the Aggies still have one of the SEC's top pitching staff's, which will be on display in their conference opener March 14 at home against Alabama. 9. Oklahoma Sooners Previous Ranking: No. 9 No. 9 2025 Record: 15-1 overall 15-1 overall Recent Results: Win vs. Lehigh, vs. Minnesota (N), vs. Oregon State (N), vs. Virginia (N), vs. Texas Southern, vs. CSUN, vs. Sam Houston, vs. Louisiana Tech - Loss at Dallas Baptist Win vs. Lehigh, vs. Minnesota (N), vs. Oregon State (N), vs. Virginia (N), vs. Texas Southern, vs. CSUN, vs. Sam Houston, vs. Louisiana Tech - Loss at Dallas Baptist Next Game: at South Carolina on March 14. Oklahoma, off to a 15-1 overall start, own a resume that includes notable wins over the likes of Virginia and Oregon State, and have also received some stellar play from one of the SEC's top pitchers so far, Kyson Witherspoon. The Sooners will be back in action March 14 for their first-ever SEC series on the road at South Carolina. 8. Alabama Crimson Tide Previous Ranking: No. 12 No. 12 2025 Record: 17-1 overall 17-1 overall Recent Results: Win vs. Bradley, vs. Middle Tennessee, vs. Alabama State, vs. Coastal Carolina (N), vs. NC State (N), vs. Ohio State (N), vs. Jacksonville State, vs. North Dakota State, at Jacksonville State, vs. Troy, vs. Presbyterian, at UAB - Loss vs. Presbyterian Win vs. Bradley, vs. Middle Tennessee, vs. Alabama State, vs. Coastal Carolina (N), vs. NC State (N), vs. Ohio State (N), vs. Jacksonville State, vs. North Dakota State, at Jacksonville State, vs. Troy, vs. Presbyterian, at UAB - Loss vs. Presbyterian Next Game: at Texas A&M on March 14 Led by one of college baseball's top hitters in shortstop Justin Lebron, the Alabama Crimson Tide only recently suffered their first loss to sit at 16-1 overall with a resume headlined by wins over NC State and Troy. The Crimson Tide's next game comes March 14 on the road at Texas A&M to open SEC play. 7. Vanderbilt Commodores Previous Ranking: No. 8 No. 8 2025 Record: 14-3 overall 14-3 overall Recent Results: Win at Grand Canyon, vs. UC Irvine (N), vs. Air Force, vs. Saint Mary's, vs. Tennessee Tech, at UCLA, vs. St. Bonaventure, vs. Xavier, vs. Valparaiso - Loss vs. Nebraska (N), at USC, vs. UConn (N) Win at Grand Canyon, vs. UC Irvine (N), vs. Air Force, vs. Saint Mary's, vs. Tennessee Tech, at UCLA, vs. St. Bonaventure, vs. Xavier, vs. Valparaiso - Loss vs. Nebraska (N), at USC, vs. UConn (N) Next Game: at Auburn on March 14 Vanderbilt is off to a solid start to the 2025 season in which the Commodores sit at 14-3 overall in which two of their losses have come on a neutral field. The Commodores, led by head coach Tim Corbin, will open SEC play at Auburn on March 14. 6. Georgia Bulldogs Previous Ranking: No. 7 No. 7 2025 Record: 19-1 overall 19-1 overall Recent Results: Win vs. Quinnipiac, vs. UNC Wilmington, at Kennesaw State, vs. UIC, at Georgia State, vs. Florida Gulf Coast, vs. High Point, vs. Georgia State, vs. Columbia, vs. East Tennessee State - Loss at UNC Wilmington Win vs. Quinnipiac, vs. UNC Wilmington, at Kennesaw State, vs. UIC, at Georgia State, vs. Florida Gulf Coast, vs. High Point, vs. Georgia State, vs. Columbia, vs. East Tennessee State - Loss at UNC Wilmington Next Game: vs. Kentucky on March 14 The Georgia Bulldogs have one of the more impressive records of any SEC team entering conference play at 19-1 overall, and are also one of the hottest teams in the conference at the moment, riding a 16-game winning streak. Georgia's next game will likely be their toughest yet however, a series starting March 14 against Kentucky to open SEC action. 5. Texas Longhorns Previous Ranking: No. 6 No. 6 2025 Record: 14-1 overall 14-1 overall Recent Results: Win vs. Ole Miss (N), vs. Oklahoma State (N), vs. Dartmouth, vs. Incarnate Word, vs. Washington (N), vs. Texas Tech (N), vs. Illinois (N), vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, vs. Santa Clara, vs. UT Arlington - Loss vs. Louisville (N) Win vs. Ole Miss (N), vs. Oklahoma State (N), vs. Dartmouth, vs. Incarnate Word, vs. Washington (N), vs. Texas Tech (N), vs. Illinois (N), vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, vs. Santa Clara, vs. UT Arlington - Loss vs. Louisville (N) Next Game: at Mississippi State on March 14 After dropping their first game of the season against Louisville, the Texas Longhorns have since bounced back with 14-straight victories to enter SEC play sitting at 14-1 overall. The Longhorns first-ever SEC series is set to begin this Friday, March 14, on the road in Starkville against Mississippi State. 4. Florida Gators Previous Ranking: No. 4 No. 4 2025 Record: 16-2 overall 16-2 overall Recent Results: Win vs. Air Force, at Jacksonville, vs. Dayton, at Stetson, vs. North Florida, vs. Miami, vs. Florida Atlantic, vs. Harvard, at Florida State - Loss vs. Miami, at UCF Win vs. Air Force, at Jacksonville, vs. Dayton, at Stetson, vs. North Florida, vs. Miami, vs. Florida Atlantic, vs. Harvard, at Florida State - Loss vs. Miami, at UCF Next Game: at Tennessee on March 14 The Florida Gators, who sit at 16-2 overall, own one of college baseball's top wins so far this season, which came recently via a 7-2 road victory at in-state rival Florida State. Florida will also face a significant test to open SEC play, as the Gators travel to Tennessee in college baseball's top series this upcoming weekend, which begins March 14. Previous Ranking: No. 5 No. 5 2025 Record: 16-1 overall 16-1 overall Recent Results: Win vs. Washington State, vs. TCU (N), vs. Michigan (N), vs. Grambling, vs. Charlotte, vs. ULM, vs. Portland, vs. UCA - Loss vs. Kansas State (N) Win vs. Washington State, vs. TCU (N), vs. Michigan (N), vs. Grambling, vs. Charlotte, vs. ULM, vs. Portland, vs. UCA - Loss vs. Kansas State (N) Next Game: at Ole Miss on March 14 Entering SEC play riding a 12-game winning streak, Arkansas currently sits at 16-1 overall this season in which their lone loss came on a neutral field to Kansas State as part of the College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas. The Razorbacks, whose best win is lost on a neutral field over TCU, will open SEC play March 14 at Ole Miss. 2. LSU Tigers Previous Ranking: No. 3 No. 3 2025 Record: 17-1 overall 17-1 overall Recent Results: Win vs. Purdue Fort Wayne, vs. Southern, vs. Omaha, vs. Nicholls, vs. Dallas Baptist (N), vs. Kansas State (N), vs. Nebraska (N), vs. Sam Houston (N), vs. North Dakota State, vs. North Alabama, vs. Xavier - Loss vs. Omaha Win vs. Purdue Fort Wayne, vs. Southern, vs. Omaha, vs. Nicholls, vs. Dallas Baptist (N), vs. Kansas State (N), vs. Nebraska (N), vs. Sam Houston (N), vs. North Dakota State, vs. North Alabama, vs. Xavier - Loss vs. Omaha Next Game: vs. Missouri on March 14 Sitting at 17-1 overall, the LSU Tigers only have one blemish on their season resume, which is a home loss against Omaha. The Tigers however enter SEC play riding a 12-game winning streak in which their best win came against Dallas Baptist on a neutral field, and will be back in action March 14 to begin SEC play against Missouri. 1. Tennessee Volunteers Previous Ranking: No. 2 No. 2 2025 Record: 17-0 overall 17-0 overall Recent Results: Win vs. Hofstra, vs. UNC Asheville, vs. Samford, vs. North Alabama, vs. Oklahoma State (N), vs. Rice (N), vs. Arizona (N), vs. Radford, vs. Xavier, vs. St. Bonaventure, vs. West Georgia Win vs. Hofstra, vs. UNC Asheville, vs. Samford, vs. North Alabama, vs. Oklahoma State (N), vs. Rice (N), vs. Arizona (N), vs. Radford, vs. Xavier, vs. St. Bonaventure, vs. West Georgia Next Game: vs. Florida on March 14 The SEC's lone undefeated team remaining, defending national champion Tennessee rises into the No. 1 ranking as we enter conference play sitting at 17-0 overall. Having looked dominant at times this season, Tennessee has still not lost a game dating back to Game 1 of the College World Series Finals a year ago, but that streak will certainly be put to the test this weekend as the Volunteers welcome Florida to town for a three-game set starting Friday, March 14.
