College Baseball Top 25 Rankings
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Despite no change at the top and no new additions to the list, there was notable movement across the Baseball America College Baseball Top 25 rankings after a busy Week 10.
Five teams—Texas, Oregon State, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt and West Virginia—turned in perfect weeks, while Georgia Tech stood alone as the only ranked team to go winless.
You can find our full College Baseball Top 25 below.
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1. Texas
Previous ranking: No. 1
Last week: 4-0
Overall: 33-5, 16-2 in SEC (10-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-0
Results
April 15: UTRGV; W 11-4
April 17: No. 7 Auburn; W 3-2
April 18: No. 7 Auburn; W 8-3
April 19: No. 7 Auburn; W 14-2 (7)
Upcoming
April 22: @ Texas State
April 25: Texas A&M
April 26: Texas A&M
April 27: Texas A&M
Texas continued to roll and notched a solid midweek win over UTRGV before an emphatic sweep of then-No. 7 Auburn. The Longhorns on Thursday trailed in the sixth inning, but scored a run in both the sixth and seventh innings to take the lead for good. There was little doubt about Friday and Saturday’s game, as they outscored the Tigers by a combined margin of 22-5. Kimble Schuessler led the charge offensively and blasted three home runs to go along with 10 RBIs, while seemingly every arm that was called upon turned in a quality appearance. The most valuable pitching performance of the weekend, though, belongs to Max Grubbs who in the series-opener spun 4.1 shutout innings in relief of Jared Spencer. Up next for Texas is an always-tricky midweek matchup at Texas State before a highly-anticipated series against a surging Texas A&M.
2. Clemson
Previous ranking: No. 6
Last week: 2-1
Overall: 35-7, 13-5 in ACC (4-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-0
Results
April 17: No. 17 Louisville; W 7-6
April 18: No. 17 Louisville; W 2-1
April 19: No. 17 Louisville; L 8-6 (12)
Upcoming
April 22: No. 8 Georgia
April 24: @ NC State
April 25: @ NC State
April 26: @ NC State
Clemson climbs to No. 2 after a hard-fought series win over No. 17 Louisville that included a pair of one-run victories. The Cardinals jumped ahead with a three-run first inning in Friday’s opener, but the Tigers responded, taking the lead in the seventh on a three-run homer by Jack Crighton that proved to be the game-winner. Clemson clinched the series Saturday behind a Jacob Jarrell solo homer and a Luke Gaffney RBI double, with Lucas Mahlstedt earning the save in both wins to push his season total to a nation-leading 14. Drew Titsworth added six shutout innings on Friday. Clemson now faces a challenging week with a top-10 midweek clash at No. 8 Georgia followed by a road series at NC State.
3. North Carolina
Previous ranking: No. 5
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 31-9, 13-8 in ACC (4-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-2
Results
April 15: Charlotte; W 14-4 (8)
April 18: @ Virginia Tech; W 9-6
April 19: @ Virginia Tech; L 10-6
April 20: @ Virginia Tech; W 7-4
Upcoming
April 22: Presbyterian
April 25: @ Pittsburgh
April 26: @ Pittsburgh
April 27: @ Pittsburgh
After a comfortable midweek win over Charlotte, North Carolina picked up a quality road series victory over Virginia Tech. The Tar Heels on Friday weathered a comeback attempt from the Hokies, while in Sunday’s all-important rubber game they scored seven unanswered runs across four innings—headlined by a four-run seventh inning—to take the series. Six different North Carolina hitters collected multiple RBIs, while on Sunday the duo of Jason DeCaro (5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 4 BB, 6 K) and Ryan Lynch (3.2 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 3 K) both turned in solid outings. The Tar Heels this week take on Presbyterian and head north for a series at Pittsburgh.
4. LSU
Previous ranking: No. 8
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 34-7, 12-6 in SEC (7-6 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-2
Results
April 15: McNeese State; W 10-3
April 17: No. 21 Alabama; W 11-6
April 18: No. 21 Alabama; W 4-3
April 19: No. 21 Alabama; L 7-4
Upcoming
April 22: Northwestern State
April 25: No. 5 Tennessee
April 26: No. 5 Tennessee
April 27: No. 5 Tennessee
LSU bounced back from last weekend’s series loss at Auburn with a ranked series win over then-No. 21 Alabama. Tigers ace Kade Anderson didn’t have his best stuff on Thursday, but the offense—led by home runs from Ethan Frey, Steven Milam and Ashton Larson—exploded to score 10 unanswered runs between the sixth and eighth innings. There were less offensive fireworks in the middle game, but Anthony Eyanson collected 12 strikeouts and allowed just one run across six quality innings and star freshman Derek Curiel’s two-run single was the biggest individual swing of the day. LSU remains home—where it’s 25-2 this year—this week and takes on Northwestern State before a top-five showdown against No. 5 Tennessee.
5. Tennessee
Previous ranking: No. 2
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 33-7, 12-6 in SEC (8-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-2
Results
April 15: Bellarmine; W 13-3 (8)
April 18: Kentucky; W 8-2
April 19: Kentucky; L 4-1
April 20: Kentucky; L 8-2
Upcoming
April 22: Lipscomb
April 25: @ No. 4 LSU
April 26: @ No. 4 LSU
April 27: @ No. 4 LSU
Tennessee lost its second series in the last three weeks at the hands of Kentucky. The Volunteers handled the Wildcats 8-2 on Friday and appeared to be on their way to a series victory, though their offense scored just three total runs on nine hits across the final two games. Liam Doyle (7 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 9 K) and Marcus Phillips (5 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 8 K) both turned in quality starts, though the Vols’ defensive miscues and lack of timely hitting proved to be too much to overcome. It’s easier said than done, but Tennessee will look to get back on track this week at home against Lipscomb and on the road at Alex Box Stadium.
6. Oregon State
Previous ranking: No. 9
Last week: 4-0
Overall: 30-7 (5-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-2
Results
April 15: @ No. 14 UCLA; W 7-1
April 17: @ Cal State Northridge; W 13-8
April 18: @ Cal State Northridge; W 16-11
April 19: @ Cal State Northridge; W 15-12
Upcoming
April 21: Gonzaga
April 22: Gonzaga
April 25: @ No. 20 Oregon
April 26: @ No. 20 Oregon
April 27: @ No. 20 Oregon
Oregon State enjoyed a perfect week and extended its winning streak to 10 games, headlined by its impressive road win over then-No. 14 UCLA. Quality pitching was at a premium over the weekend, though it was an offensive explosion for the Beavers. Potential top-five overall pick Aiva Arquette went an impressive 9-for-13 with 11 RBIs, headlined by a 6-for-6, two-home-run performance in Saturday’s finale, while Gavin Turley went 7-for-14 with 11 RBIs of his own. A busy, five-game week lies ahead for Oregon State with a midweek series against Gonzaga and an exciting road matchup at arch-rival No. 20 Oregon.
7. Arkansas
Previous ranking: No. 4
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 34-7, 13-5 in SEC (8-3 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-2
Results
April 15: Arkansas-Pine Bluff; W 13-3
April 17: Texas A&M; L 7-4
April 18: Texas A&M; W 11-5
April 18: Texas A&M; L 9-2
Upcoming
April 22: Arkansas-Little Rock
April 23: Arkansas-Little Rock
April 25: @ Florida
April 26: @ Florida
April 27: @ Florida
Arkansas’ recent struggles continued as it dropped its second-straight series. The Razorbacks bounced back from their series-opening loss to Texas A&M with an impressive 11-5 win due in large part to a six-run fifth inning, though the Aggies took the second game of the doubleheader to secure the series. It was an uncharacteristically “off” weekend for the rotation, but Dylan Carter (4 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K) and Gabe Gaeckle (5.2 IP 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K) combined to allow only one run across 9.2 total innings in relief. In Saturday’s win, Justin Thomas Jr. led the offense with a pair of long balls and three RBIs. Following a pair of games against Arkansas-Little Rock, Arkansas heads south for a tricky matchup against Florida.
8. Vanderbilt
Previous ranking: No. 19
Last week: 4-0
Overall: 30-10, 11-7 in SEC (5-5 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-4
Results
April 15: Lipscomb; W 5-4 (10)
April 17: No. 3 Georgia; W 3-1
April 18: No. 3 Georgia; W 13-7
April 19: No. 3 Georgia; W 5-2
Upcoming
April 22: Middle Tennessee
April 25: @ No. 22 Ole Miss
April 26: @ No. 22 Ole Miss
April 27: @ No. 22 Ole Miss
Vanderbilt soars inside the top 10 for the first time this season after a 4-0 week that was headlined by an impressive sweep of then-No. 3 Georgia. In Tuesday’s midweek triumph over Lipscomb, the Commodores’ bullpen squandered a late-inning lead before Colin Barczi delivered a walk-off single. Southpaw JD Thompson turned in the best outing of his career on Thursday when he collected a career-high 14 strikeouts across eight innings of one-run ball. The Commodores on Friday—led by two home runs and seven RBIs from blue chip freshman Brodie Johnston—scored 13 runs on as many hits, while in Saturday’s finale Connor Fennell put the exclamation point on the weekend with 11 strikeouts in 5.2 strong innings. Vanderbilt this week hosts Middle Tennessee and heads to No. 22 Ole Miss for its third-straight ranked series.
9. Georgia
Previous ranking: No. 3
Last week: 1-3
Overall: 33-8, 10-7 in SEC (11-8 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-2
Results
April 15: (Neutral site) No. 13 Georgia Tech; W 5-2
April 17: @ No. 19 Vanderbilt; L 3-1
April 18: @ No. 19 Vanderbilt; L 13-7
April 19: @ No. 19 Vanderbilt; L 5-2
Upcoming
April 22: @ No. 2 Clemson
April 24: No. 11 Oklahoma
April 25: No. 11 Oklahoma
April 26: No. 11 Oklahoma
Georgia began its week on a high note thanks to an impressive 5-2 win over then-No. 13 Georgia Tech, but was then swept at Vanderbilt. The Bulldogs’ usually high-powered offense was held in check, while the pitching staff on Friday got tagged for 13 runs. Daniel Jackson and Brennan Hudson both hit three-run home runs, while dynamic righthander Brian Curley spun a quality start to the tune of two runs across six innings. A gauntlet of a week awaits Georgia, who travels to No. 2 Clemson before returning home to square off against No. 11 Oklahoma.
10. Florida State
Previous ranking: No. 10
Last week: 1-0
Overall: 29-7, 11-4 ACC (2-3 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-1
Results
April 15: South Florida; W 19-0
Upcoming
April 22: Stetson
April 25: @ No. 19 Louisville
April 26: @ No. 19 Louisville
April 27: @ No. 19 Louisville
Florida State’s ranking remains unchanged after its series against Virginia was canceled due to Thursday’s tragedy in Tallahassee. It is set to resume play on Tuesday against Stetson before a road series at No. 19 Louisville.
11. Oklahoma
Previous ranking: No. 12
Last week: 4-0
Overall: 29-10, 10-8 in SEC (5-7 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-2
Results
April 15: @ Oklahoma State; W 11-1 (8)
April 17: @ Missouri; W 17-4 (8)
April 18: @ Missouri; W 17-7 (7)
April 18: @ Missouri; W 12-1 (7)
Upcoming
April 22: Oral Roberts
April 24: @ No. 9 Georgia
April 25: @ No. 9 Georgia
April 26: @ No. 9 Georgia
Oklahoma had perhaps the most dominant week of any team in the country and picked up a quartet of run-rule victories in which it outscored its opponents by a whopping 57-13 margin. It blasted 11 home runs as a team—led by multi-homer efforts from Easton Carmichael, Sam Christiansen, Trey Gambill and Jason Walk—and received valuable contributions from every hitter in its starting nine. On the mound, Malachi Witherspoon twirled a quality start and allowed one run with eight strikeouts across five innings. A more difficult week is on tap for the Sooners, who take on Oral Roberts and travel to Athens for a marquee series against No. 9 Georgia.
12. Auburn
Previous ranking: No. 7
Last week: 1-3
Overall: 27-13, 9-9 in SEC (11-9 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-2
Results
April 15: @ Jacksonville State; W 4-3
April 17: @ No. 1 Texas; L 3-2
April 18: @ No. 1 Texas; L 8-3
April 19: @ No. 1 Texas; L 14-2 (7)
Upcoming
April 22: No. 25 Georgia Tech
April 25: Mississippi State
April 26: Mississippi State
April 27: Mississippi State
After last weekend’s big-time series win over LSU, Auburn was handily swept in a letdown week at top-ranked Texas. The Tigers punched first in the series-opener thanks to an Ike Irish two-run home run, but that was the extent of their offense in an otherwise quiet weekend. Irish was the lone bright spot offensively, as he homered three times and accounted for all six of the team’s RBIs. Auburn this week returns home for a ranked midweek matchup against No. 25 Georgia Tech and a series against Mississippi State.
13. UC Irvine
Previous ranking: No. 16
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 28-9, 16-2 in Big West (1-3 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-1
Results
April 15: Loyola Marymount; L 15-5
April 17: Hawaii; W 3-1
April 18: Hawaii; W 4-0
April 19: Hawaii; W 5-0
Upcoming
April 22: No. 18 UCLA
April 25: @ Cal Poly
April 26: @ Cal Poly
April 27: @ Cal Poly
UC Irvine took a big step forward in Week 10, sweeping fellow Big West contender Hawaii and claiming sole possession of first place in the conference with four weekends to play. Timely hitting played a role, but it was the Anteaters’ pitching that stole the show. Riley Kelly, Max Martin and Ricky Ojeda combined to allow just one run over nine innings Friday, and Trevor Hansen and Ryder Brooks made history by becoming just the third duo in program history to throw back-to-back complete game shutouts, each racking up 10 strikeouts. UC Irvine has firmly placed itself among the nation’s top mid-majors and now finds itself on the edge of regional hosting territory—though major tests against No. 18 UCLA and Cal Poly loom.
14. West Virginia
Previous ranking: No. 22
Last week: 4-0
Overall: 34-4, 13-3 Big 12 (1-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-1
Results
April 15: Marshall; W 5-4
April 17: Cincinnati; W 3-2
April 18: Cincinnati; W 6-4
April 19: Cincinnati; W 10-5
Upcoming
April 22: Penn State
April 25: @ Central Florida
April 26: @ Central Florida
April 27: @ Central Florida
West Virginia stretched its win streak to 14 games after a sweep of Cincinnati and midweek victory over Marshall. While the Mountaineers’ No. 134 strength of schedule raises questions about their ceiling, they’ve unquestionably dominated the slate they chose. Catcher Logan Sauve powered the offense with two home runs and a double over the weekend, while outfielder Jace Rinehart chipped in a homer and a double of his own. On the mound, Jack Kartsonas helped close the series with six scoreless innings and seven strikeouts. With Penn State and a surging UCF squad up next, West Virginia has a chance to keep solidifying its regional hosting case.
15. Troy
Previous ranking: No. 18
Last week: 3-0
Overall: 28-12, 12-6 in Sun Belt (1-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-0
Results
April 17: Louisiana-Monroe; W 9-3
April 18: Louisiana-Monroe; W 11-1 (7)
April 19: Louisiana-Monroe; L 7-3
Upcoming
April 22: @ Alabama State
April 25: Texas State
April 26: Texas State
April 27: Texas State
It wasn’t a flashy week, but Troy kept things rolling in Week 10, taking two of three from Louisiana-Monroe to move to a perfect 10–0 in weekend sets this season. Gavin Schrader powered the offense with a double and homer across the two wins, while Sean Darnell added a pair of doubles. On the mound, Noah Edders was dominant in Game 2, striking out nine over seven innings of one-run ball. The formula remains simple for Troy: take care of business, keep climbing. It will look to do that this week with a midweek at Alabama State and weekend series at home against Texas State, a team with somewhat distant but still motivating postseason odds.
16. Coastal Carolina
Previous ranking: No. 24
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 30-10, 14-4 in Sun Belt (2-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-1
Results
April 15: @ Wake Forest; L 16-5 (8)
April 17: Marshall; 11-1 (7)
April 18: Marshall; 10-0 (7)
April 19: Marshall; 13-5
Upcoming
April 22: @ College of Charleston
April 25: @ James Madison
April 26: @ James Madison
April 27: @ James Madison
Coastal Carolina brushed off a rough midweek loss at Wake Forest by dismantling Marshall over the weekend, outscoring the Herd 34-6 and notching two run-rule victories. Jacob Morrison and Cameron Flukey anchored the rotation, combining to allow just one run over 13 innings across the first two games, while star catcher Caden Bodine hammered four doubles to pace the offense. With momentum surging and a favorable schedule ahead, the hosting-hopeful Chanticleers are positioned to keep climbing as May approaches.
17. Western Kentucky
Previous ranking: No. 20
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 33-7, 11-4 in Conference USA (2-3 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-1
Results
April 15: @ No. 17 Louisville; L 5-2
April 17: Middle Tennessee; W 9-5
April 18: Middle Tennessee; L 10-3
April 19: Middle Tennessee; W 9-1
Upcoming
April 22: Evansville
April 25: @ Florida International
April 26: @ Florida International
April 27: @ Florida International
Western Kentucky didn’t have its sharpest week, dropping a ranked midweek matchup against then-No. 17 Louisville and settling for a series win over a struggling Middle Tennessee squad. But thanks to quality wins and movement around them, the Hilltoppers still climb in the rankings. Kyle Hayes posted a phenomenal week at the plate, mashing three home runs, a triple and two doubles across the four-game stretch. The Hilltoppers remain tied atop Conference USA with a surging Dallas Baptist, which has won nine straight since losing two of three to WKU in Week 8, and will look to create some breathing room this week with a forgiving slate on deck: a home midweek against Evansville and weekend set at Florida International.
18. UCLA
Previous ranking: No. 14
Last week: 1-3
Overall: 29-10, 13-5 in Big Ten (2-3 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-1
Results
April 15: No. 9 Oregon State; L 7-1
April 18: @ No. 25 Oregon; L 2-1
April 19: @ No. 25 Oregon; W 14-4 (8)
April 20: @ No. 25 Oregon; L 10-6
Upcoming
April 22: @ No. 13 UC Irvine
April 25: Penn State
April 26: Penn State
April 27: Penn State
After weeks of surging into the heart of the Top 25, UCLA finally hit turbulence in WEek 10, losing three of four games–all against ranked opponents. The Bruins were overwhelmed by then-No. 9 Oregon State in a midweek clash and couldn’t fully recover, dropping a road weekend series at then-No. 25 Oregon despite a 14-4 run-rule win on Saturday. While the week dented UCLA’s standing in the human polls, it actually helped bolster its postseason resume, jumping three spots to No. 17 in RPI, a key development for their hosting hopes. Despite the series loss, UCLA has the edge over Oregon in overall record, conference record, RPI and strength of schedule, and trails only Iowa in the Big Ten race. With a pivotal midweek at No. 13 UC Irvine up next and Penn State coming to town for the weekend, UCLA’s response will be telling.
19. Louisville
Previous ranking: No. 11
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 28-11, 10-8 in ACC (6-4 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 7-3
Results
April 15: No. 20 Western Kentucky; W 5-2
April 17: @ No. 6 Clemson; L 7-6
April 18: @ No. 6 Clemson; L 2-1
April 19: @ No. 6 Clemson; W 8-6 (12)
Upcoming
April 22: @ Kentucky
April 25: No. 10 Florida State
April 26: No. 10 Florida State
April 27: No. 10 Florida State
Louisville is stuck in a bit of a rut, dropping another weekend series—this time on the road at then-No. 6 Clemson—and continuing a trend of inconsistent play against high-end competition. The Cardinals did salvage a couple of important wins, beating then-No. 20 Western Kentucky in the midweek and pulling out a gritty 12-inning victory over Clemson to avoid a sweep, but the margin for error is getting thinner. If Louisville wants to stay in the hosting conversation and inside the Top 25, it’ll need much more from its top-end contributors, especially ace Patrick Forbes, who owns a 7.25 ERA in 22.1 innings against ACC teams. A tricky road trip to Kentucky followed by a home showdown with No. 10 Florida State could either stabilize—or further complicate—their postseason outlook.
20. Oregon
Previous ranking: No. 25
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 27-11, 14-7 in Big Ten (2-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-1
Results
April 14: @ Georgetown; W 12-1 (7)
April 18: No. 14 UCLA; W 2-1
April 19: No. 14 UCLA; L 14-4 (7)
April 20: No. 14 UCLA; W 10-6
Upcoming
April 22: Portland
April 25: No. 6 Oregon State
April 26: No. 6 Oregon State
April 27: No. 6 Oregon State
Oregon answered some lingering questions in Week 10, taking two of three from then-No. 14 UCLA to notch its first ranked wins of the season and breathe life back into its at-large resume. Center fielder Mason Neville led the charge, smashing three home runs throughout the week, including the shot that broke Oregon’s single-season home run record with his 19th blast on Sunday. On the mound, ace Grayson Grinsell delivered a statement of his own, spinning a complete game while allowing just one run on Friday. With Portland up midweek and a massive rivalry showdown against No. 6 Oregon State looming, the Ducks have a prime opportunity to keep climbing.
21. Arizona
Previous ranking: No. 23
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 28-11, 12-6 in Big 12 (4-3 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-2
Results
April 15: Grand Canyon; W 14-4 (7)
April 17: @ BYU; L 12-5
April 18: @ BYU; W 5-4
April 19: @ BYU; W 7-5
Upcoming
April 22: UT Arlington
April 25: @ Texas Tech
April 26: @ Texas Tech
April 27: @ Texas Tech
Arizona’s week wasn’t perfect, but it was gutsy. After blowing out Grand Canyon in the midweek, the Wildcats stumbled in the series opener at BYU but bounced back to take the final two games and avoid any major damage. Shortstop Mason White played the hero, launching two home runs and two doubles in games two and three. Arizona has hovered in the back half of the Top 25 since Week 8, but with UT Arlington and a critical road series at Texas Tech up next, the Wildcats have a chance to build some momentum.
22. Ole Miss
Previous ranking: No. 11
Last week: 1-3
Overall: 28-12, 10-8 in SEC (6-6 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 7-3
Results
April 15: Little Rock; L 7-3
April 17: @ South Carolina; L 3-2
April 18: @ South Carolina; L 7-2
April 19: @ South Carolina; W 12-2 (7)
Upcoming
April 22: (Neutral site) Mississippi State
April 25: No. 8 Vanderbilt
April 26: No. 8 Vanderbilt
April 27: No. 8 Vanderbilt
Ole Miss looked unrecognizable in Week 10, stumbling to a Quad-IIII midweek loss against Little Rock before dropping a series to struggling South Carolina—a team that had just two SEC wins entering the weekend. It marked the Rebels’ second straight weekend series loss and sent them tumbling to No. 22 in RPI, effectively knocking them out of the hosting picture for now. The SEC gauntlet leaves little time to sulk. A neutral-site showdown with Mississippi State awaits midweek, followed by a high-stakes weekend series against No. 8 Vanderbilt that could either seriously boost or further unravel the Rebels’ resume.
23. TCU
Previous ranking: No. 15
Last week: 1-3
Overall: 29-12, 12-6 in Big 12 (5-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-4
Results
April 15: Dallas Baptist; L 6-5 (10)
April 17: @ Central Florida; W 6-1
April 18: @ Central Florida; L 5-1
April 19: @ Central Florida; L 4-2
Upcoming
April 25: Baylor
April 26: Baylor
April 27: Baylor
Just when it looked like TCU was starting to build serious momentum, the Horned Frogs stumbled, dropping an extra-inning heartbreaker to Dallas Baptist in the midweek and losing a weekend series at Central Florida. Fortunately for TCU, the damage was more to its reputation than mathematical—the Horned Frogs held steady at No. 15 in RPI and remain tied for second in the Big 12 standings alongside Kansas and Arizona. Still, the missed opportunities stung. With no midweek game on the schedule, TCU will have time to reset before hosting a Baylor team fighting to keep its at-large hopes alive. TCU is one of just four ranked teams with four weekend series losses this season.
24. Alabama
Previous ranking: No. 21
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 31-10, 9-9 in SEC (8-7 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 6-4
Results
April 15: UAB; W 5-3
April 17: @ No. 8 LSU; L 11-6
April 18: @ No. 8 LSU; L 4-3
April 19: @ No. 8 LSU; W 7-4
Upcoming
April 22: @ Samford
April 24: Missouri
April 25: Missouri
April 26: Missouri
Alabama couldn’t quite capitalize on a golden opportunity at then-No. 8 LSU, but a 2–2 week on the road against elite competition is far from disastrous. Despite dropping their weekend series, the Crimson Tide actually improved to No. 9 in RPI, buoyed by a rugged No. 12 strength of schedule. Still, the trend isn’t ideal. Alabama has now lost four of its last five weekend series, including three straight. Fortunately, a perfectly timed get-right stretch awaits with a midweek trip to Samford followed by a home series against winless-in-league Missouri. Anything less than a sweep this weekend would be a missed opportunity and could stand to knock Alabama out of the Top 25.
25. Georgia Tech
Previous ranking: No. 13
Last week: 0-4
Overall:29-11, 14-7 in ACC (1-4 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-2
Results
April 15: (Neutral site) No. 3 Georgia; L 5-2
April 18: @ Miami; L 4-2
April 19: @ Miami; L 7-2
April 20: @ Miami; L 10-2
Upcoming
April 22: @ No. 12 Auburn
April 25: Virginia
April 26: Virginia
April 27: Virginia
Georgia Tech’s Week 10 collapse was as steep as any in the country, turning a promising surge into a full-on backslide. After climbing to No. 13 nationally, the Yellow Jackets went 0-4, losing to then-No. 3 Georgia at Truist Park before being swept by unranked Miami in Coral Gables. The damage was significant—Tech plummeted 12 spots in the Top 25 and 14 spots to No. 27 in RPI, falling out of the hosting conversation it was firmly part of just a week ago. The road back won’t be easy, but the Yellow Jackets have chances to recover quickly with a crucial midweek test at No. 12 Auburn and weekend series against an unranked but still-dangerous Virginia squad.
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