On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers and Bradley Smart take a look back at the Opening Weekend of the 2025 season. Kendall also shares his in-person observations from the Shriners Children's College Showdown at Globe Life Field.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout
01:01 Weekend Recap: Arizona's Struggles and Cincinnati's Rise
05:07 Duke vs. Cincinnati: A Closer Look
09:28 Vanderbilt's Promising Start and Concerns
17:07 Surprises and Concerns: Oklahoma State and Clemson
22:35 Arizona Baseball Weekend Highlights
26:06 Texas Shriners Children's College Showdown Recap
33:09 ACC Teams' Performance Overview
36:39 Mid-Major Shoutouts and Final Thoughts

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