Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty examine the resumes of the top contenders for preseason No. 1 with the college baseball season nearing. Rudner and Flaherty also break down the rise of the Big 12 and the ACC's race against the SEC.

(1:36) Peter Flaherty's personal news

(4:41) UCLA's case for No. 1

(18:24) Can LSU repeat as champions in 2026?

(31:02) The state of the Big 12

(41:26) How the ACC is working to challenge the SEC

(49:07) Two college players who excite us heading into 2026

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