The College Baseball Show

College baseball is BACK, and we’re diving into everything from an electric Opening Weekend, with wild walk-offs and breakout performances to major Top 25 shakeups and early-season storylines shaping the national picture. The crew breaks down the biggest risers and surprises across the country, standout players and pitchers of the week, and what these results mean moving forward as teams begin to separate themselves. Plus, we reveal the updated Top 25 and debate which teams are legit contenders, which performances were real, and what to watch heading into Week 2 of the 2026 college baseball season.

Timestamps

0:00 — Intro & Opening Weekend Reactions

2:20 — UCSB vs Southern Miss Series Breakdown

6:55 — Vanderbilt Power Surge in Arlington

9:25 — Baylor’s Explosive Weekend

10:40 — Oklahoma Dominates Opening Weekend (Major Statement)

19:10 — Pitching Standouts & Weekend Takeaways

24:05 — Pitcher of the Week

27:50 — Freshman of the Week

30:55 — Player of the Week

34:40 — Top 25 Reveal Begins (25–21)

44:05 — Florida, Southern Miss & Alabama Discussion

52:30 — Oklahoma National Outlook

58:45 — Oregon Breakdown

1:04:20 — Virginia Analysis

1:08:55 — Clemson Questions

1:13:30 — Kentucky Injury Impact

1:18:40 — NC State Rising

1:23:55 — Texas A&M Ceiling Discussion

1:29:40 — Miami Offensive Explosion

1:34:50 — Coastal Carolina Evaluation

1:39:05 — Auburn Thoughts

1:43:20 — Biggest Takeaways from Opening Weekend

1:49:10 — Week 2 Storylines to Watch

1:54:30 — Final Thoughts & Closing

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College Baseball is BACK and Opening Day delivered across the country. The inaugural episode of the College Baseball Show LIVE is here! Mark, Will, Tyler, and Jason from 64Analytics break down all the biggest storylines from Day 1 of the 2026 season, including TCU vs Vanderbilt, UNC’s strong start, UCSB’s dominance behind Jackson Flora, Houston’s statement win over Wake Forest, Oklahoma’s big performance, and surprises from Michigan, Stanford, UCLA, Washington State, and more. We react in real time, analyze key players and breakout performances, and preview what to watch heading into Day 2 of the opening weekend. Opening Night had everything: walk-offs, breakout stars, statement wins, and early-season chaos, and we’ve got you covered.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – Intro / Opening Day energy

0:36 – Opening Night overview & early reactions

1:30 – TCU vs Vanderbilt recap (Franco breakout, Barcy 3 HR)

6:35 – Globe Life Field takeaways & early season observations

12:50 – Oklahoma vs Texas Tech (Cam Johnson performance)

17:25 – UNC vs Indiana recap

21:05 – UCSB vs Southern Miss (Jackson Flora dominance)

24:55 – Houston vs Wake Forest (Houston statement win)

30:25 – Michigan vs Oregon State breakdown

35:05 – Kentucky injury update & early news

38:00 – Stanford vs Arizona recap

41:35 – UCLA opening win reactions

45:45 – Louisville vs Michigan State surprise result

48:55 – Grand Canyon, Washington State & other notable scores

53:00 – Ole Miss, Tulane, Xavier & Florida recap

57:40 – Hawaii walk-off & late night games

1:02:25 – Day 2 pitching preview & weekend outlook

1:07:55 – Fan questions & additional game reactions

1:13:40 – Biggest takeaways from Opening Day

1:18:10 – Final thoughts / Closing

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In this episode of Coach’s Corner, Jared sits down with Southern Miss Head Coach Christian Ostrander to talk about his unique coaching journey, building one of the premier developmental programs in college baseball, and the mindset driving the Golden Eagles into the 2026 season. Ostrander dives into his pitching philosophy, roster construction, player development, leadership culture, and the expectations that come with competing for conference titles and a trip to Omaha. He also shares insight on the growth of the Sun Belt, the importance of unity and toughness inside the clubhouse, and what makes the Southern Miss fan base one of the best in college baseball.

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Oregon shortstop Maddox Molony joins On The Clock for an in-depth conversation about his journey from local Oregon kid to leader of the Ducks, his defensive mindset, and his goals heading into a pivotal 2026 season. Maddox breaks down what makes PK Park special, how Oregon is chasing a run to Omaha, and the work he put in this offseason to elevate his game. He also shares insight on leadership, advice from former teammates who reached the next level, and what fuels his competitive edge both on and off the field. If you want to learn more about one of college baseball’s most complete shortstops and a key piece of Oregon’s 2026 outlook, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 

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Opening Week is HERE and the College Baseball Show is back to get you fully set for the 2026 season. The crew breaks down the biggest storylines shaping college baseball — from the rise of West Coast baseball and early-season injuries to whether LSU can repeat, Texas A&M can bounce back, Tennessee can thrive without Tony Vitello, and which mid-major could be this year’s Cinderella. We also dive into UCLA’s preseason No. 1 hype and expectations for new head coaches before sitting down with Savannah Bananas star Trystan Levesque for a fun and insightful interview. To close the show, we reveal our Preseason Awards, All-Americans, National Champion picks, and final thoughts heading into Opening Weekend.

Timestamps

0:37 — Intro

1:30 — Staff Key Storylines

1:45 — Rise of West Coast Baseball

6:10 — Early Season Injuries Impact

12:15 — Will LSU Repeat?

18:15 — Texas A&M Resurgence?

20:33 — Tennessee Without Tony V

23:00 — Which Mid-Major Could Be This Year’s Cinderella?

28:45 — Can UCLA Live Up to Preseason No. 1?

32:05 — Will Mississippi State Succeed in Year One?

36:40 — Can James Ramsey Make Omaha in Year One?

41:55 — Interview: Trystan Levesque (Savannah Bananas)

48:30 — Preseason Awards

49:00 — Preseason All-Americans

57:52 — Player of the Year

1:01:57 — Pitcher of the Year

1:05:42 — Coach of the Year

1:08:00 — Freshman of the Year

1:14:11 — National Champion Predictions

1:22:00 — Final Thoughts

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Head Coach Scott Forbes joins Mark and Jared on the College Baseball Show Coach's Corner for an in-depth and honest conversation about his journey to leading North Carolina, building a winning culture in Chapel Hill, and what makes this year’s Tar Heels team special. Coach Forbes shares stories from his path through junior college and the coaching ranks, breaks down the pitching staff and roster outlook, explains how UNC uses the transfer portal while maintaining its culture, and discusses leadership, preparation, and the mindset behind sustained success. He also talks schedule challenges, the electric atmosphere at Boshamer Stadium, player development, and what fans can expect from this season’s team—plus a few fun insights into life away from the field.

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Louisville Head Coach Dan McDonnell joins Jared and Mark on the Coach’s Corner on The College Baseball Show to break down the Cardinals’ rise back into the national spotlight and what’s next heading into the 2026 season. McDonnell reflects on Louisville’s 2025 run to Omaha, the leadership and culture that fueled the turnaround, and how the program has sustained long-term development success in an era defined by roster turnover and the transfer portal. He also dives into Louisville’s pitching foundation, key returners, portal additions, player development into the MLB Draft, and why the ACC is deeper and tougher than ever entering 2026.

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Get ready for our full ACC Conference Preview with Mark, Tyler, and Monty as we break down every team heading into the 2026 college baseball season, from Boston College through Georgia Tech, plus our picks for Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, breakout stars, key transfers, Coach of the Year, and dark horse teams. The ACC once again looks like one of the deepest and most competitive conferences in the country, packed with elite pitching, high-end talent, and legitimate Omaha contenders. We analyze each roster, strengths, concerns, and who could rise to the top this season.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – Intro

3:15 – Boston College

6:29 – Pittsburgh

11:24 – California

17:02 – Notre Dame

23:58 – Duke

29:24 – Virginia Tech

35:10 – Stanford

41:14 – Wake Forest

45:23 – Miami

50:12 – Virginia

56:14 – Clemson

1:01:24 – NC State

1:07:32 – Louisville

1:13:48 – North Carolina

1:20:05 – Florida State

1:27:18 – Georgia Tech

1:33:42 – Player of the Year

1:38:10 – Pitcher of the Year

1:42:55 – Breakout Star / Freshman

1:47:36 – Transfer to Watch

1:52:03 – Coach of the Year

1:56:50 – Dark Horse Teams

1:59:48 – Final Thoughts

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We’re back with a huge Coach’s Corner episode of the College Baseball Show as we’re joined by LSU head coach Jay Johnson, coming off another National Championship run in Baton Rouge. Coach Johnson takes us inside what made last year’s team so special, how LSU built a championship roster through freshmen + the transfer portal, and what it was like having an elite 1-2 punch on the mound. We also talk leadership development, returning stars like Derek Curiel and Chris Stanfield, what LSU’s expectations are heading into 2026, and the behind-the-scenes reality of recruiting while trying to win in Omaha. Plus: the White House trip, Paul Skenes stories, game day rituals, and more.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:34 Welcoming LSU HC Jay Johnson / Championship recap

01:15 Inside LSU’s 2025 National Title run (recruiting, portal, consistency)

02:20 Kade Anderson + Anthony Eyanson: LSU’s 1-2 pitching dominance

03:35 Kade Anderson development + ace mindset

04:45 How LSU landed Anthony Eyanson + turning point in 2025

06:47 Building leadership year after year at LSU

08:30 Players stepping into leadership roles

09:06 Expectations for LSU in 2026 + roster outlook

10:54 Transfer portal additions + fall standouts

13:11 Lessons from 2024 season adversity (3-12 start to surge)

15:25 Turning the page after winning it all

16:05 Recruiting while in Omaha / balancing present + future roster building

18:37 Derek Curiel breakdown + move to center field

20:40 Chris Stanfield impact

22:45 LSU’s competitive identity/program pillars

23:30 LSU’s White House trip & what it means for college baseball

26:03 Fun Qs: what if Jay Johnson didn’t coach baseball?

26:49 Favorite Paul Skenes story

28:56 Game day rituals + Taco Bell superstition

29:50 Passions outside of baseball

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Mark, Jared, Will, and Hunter get together for the 2026 College Baseball SEC Conference Preview. They dive into all 16 teams, potential conference champions, and the preseason awards candidates. We’re breaking down every single team heading into the season. From contenders like LSU, Arkansas, Georgia, and Tennessee to the teams that could jump a tier like Florida, Texas A&M, Kentucky, and Ole Miss...we’re giving our expectations, biggest questions, key players, and what to watch for across the conference. Plus, we wrap things up with our picks for SEC Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year candidates, breakout stars and freshmen to know, top transfers to watch, Coach of the Year, and a true dark horse outside the top tier.

TIMESTAMPS

0:35 Intro

2:42 Mizzou

4:51 South Carolina

7:48 Oklahoma

12:03 Ole Miss

16:12 Vanderbilt

18:33 Kentucky

22:49 Texas A&M

27:16 Alabama

32:05 Florida

34:55 Auburn

38:04 Tennessee

42:59 Arkansas

49:31 Texas

53:54 Georgia

59:33 Mississippi State

1:02:23 LSU

1:11:40 Player of the Year Candidates

1:16:55 Pitcher of the Year Candidates

1:22:55 Breakout Star / Freshman

1:25:47 Transfer to look for

1:31:11 Coach of the Year

1:34:34 Dark Horse Team not in Top 5

1:39:40 Final Thoughts

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