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College Baseball · 8 hours ago

2026 D1 College Baseball Rankings: A New No. 1 Emerges After Opening Weekend Chaos

SportsGrid Contributor Just Baseball

Host · Writer

D1 College Baseball Top 25 Rankings - Week 1
Just Baseball: D1 College Baseball Top 25
1. LSU
2. Texas
3. UCLA
4. Mississippi State
5. Georgia Tech
6. Arkansas
7. Florida
8. Tennessee
9. Auburn
10. TCU
11. North Carolina
12. Clemson
13. Oregon State
14. Coastal Carolina
15. Florida State
16. Georgia
17. Virginia
18. Oklahoma
19. Texas A&M
20. NC State
21. Kentucky
22. Oregon
23. Wake Forest
24. Southern Miss
25. Alabama
We’re Back: The 2026 D1 College Baseball Season Has Arrived
The wait is finally over. The 2026 College Baseball Season kicked off with everything we crave: box score surfing, dual-screen marathons, and those glorious late-night Hawaii baseball broadcasts.

Week 1 didn’t disappoint, delivering Top-25 matchups, shocking upsets, and "football scores" that remind us why this game is so unpredictable. Our team at Just Baseball has aggregated votes from our writers and analysts to bring you our first official update of the year.

Thanks to Just Baseball for the stats, analysis, and insights for this slideshow article.
The Champs are Here: LSU Comes Out as Fierce Defending College World Series Champions
A New #1: LSU Grabs the Top Spot
- The Lead: With preseason No. 1 UCLA dropping its Sunday finale 8-7 to UC San Diego, the LSU Tigers have officially vaulted into our top spot.
- Truth Signal: LSU completed a dominant sweep of UW Milwaukee, proving the defending National Champions are still the team to beat.
- The Take: It wasn't always seamless, but Jay Johnson’s squad found ways to blow games open late and showcased a deep, newly constructed roster.
Texas A&M Aggies Make a Statement
Riser: Texas A&M’s Offensive Masterclass
- The Lead: The Aggies look exactly like the powerhouse we expected them to be in 2025. Texas A&M dismantled Tennessee Tech, outscoring them 45-16 over three games.
- Truth Signal: Sophomore standout Caden Sorrell was unstoppable, crushing three home runs and driving in 10 RBIs during the series.
- The Take: If Sorrell continues to play at this level, the Aggies' lineup will be one of the most feared units in the country.
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Oklahoma Sooners Open 2026 with Authority
Riser: Oklahoma’s Statement in Arlington
- The Lead: The Sooners traveled to Arlington and put the country on notice, going 3-0 with flashes of brilliance on both sides of the ball.
- Truth Signal: Oklahoma secured a massive top-10 win over TCU behind true freshman Cord Rager, who threw a gem to shut down one of the nation's best lineups.
- The Take: Dominating all three matchups in a high-profile tournament proves this Sooners group is a legitimate contender.
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Miami Hurricanes Flex Power Stroke
Riser: Miami’s Power Surge
- The Lead: Coming off a Super Regional appearance, the Hurricanes showed no signs of slowing down, dominating Lehigh wire-to-wire.
- Truth Signal: Portal addition Alex Sosa led the charge, belting three home runs over the weekend.
- The Take: Miami’s strategy of building through an older pitching group and a strong transfer class is already paying dividends.
Louisville Cardinals: Every Rose has its Thorn
Faller: Louisville Stumbles Early
- The Lead: The Cardinals took a significant hit in the rankings after dropping a true-home series to Michigan State.
- Truth Signal: The Spartans, who finished 12th in the Big 10 last season, handled business against a Louisville squad missing star Zion Rose.
- The Take: While it's early, the Cardinals need to find their footing quickly as they head into a tough Amegy Bank Classic slate against Auburn and Nebraska.
Where's the Offense Oregon State?
Faller: Oregon State’s Narrow Escapes
- The Lead: It was a stressful weekend for the Beavers, who clawed their way to a 2-1 record despite offensive struggles.
- Truth Signal: After losing to Michigan on opening day, the Beavers relied on two late-game comebacks and a walk-off win against Stanford to salvage the weekend.
- The Take: With departures in the lineup, the offense is a work in progress. A brutal road trip to Round Rock looms next week.
Gators and Tide Hit Early-Season Waves
Faller: Florida & Alabama Opening Night Woes
- The Lead: Two SEC giants learned that no Friday night is a "gimme." Both Florida and Alabama suffered home losses on opening night.
- Truth Signal: UAB upset Florida in extra innings, while Washington State took down the Crimson Tide.
- The Take: Both bounced back to win their series, but the early stumbles show that "ramping up" is still a factor for these top arms.
Michigan Headlines the Up-and-Comers Making a Point
Others Receiving Votes: Michigan & The "Door-Knockers"
- The Lead: The Michigan Wolverines are repeating their 2025 magic, taking home the title in Surprise, Arizona, after defeating top-10 Oregon State, Arizona, and Stanford.
- Truth Signal: Ole Miss and West Virginia both started the season 3-0 and are sitting just outside the Top 25.
- The Take: If these teams continue to roll, they are virtually guaranteed to crash the rankings by next week.
Flora Leads Flurry of Freshmen Storming the D1 Forecast
Key Storylines: Drama in Hattiesburg & Freshman Stars
- Truth Signal: Southern Miss edged out UCSB in the series of the weekend, with Jackson Flora looking like a premier 2026 draft prospect.
- Truth Signal: Missouri State pulled off its largest comeback win since 2019 against ULL.
- Truth Signal: TCU's Lucas Franco crushed a home run in his first collegiate at-bat, immediately living up to the Freshman of the Year hype.
Swipe through to see the updated top 25 D1 College Baseball rankings.
D1 College Baseball Top 25 Rankings - Week 1
Just Baseball: D1 College Baseball Top 25
1. LSU
2. Texas
3. UCLA
4. Mississippi State
5. Georgia Tech
6. Arkansas
7. Florida
8. Tennessee
9. Auburn
10. TCU
11. North Carolina
12. Clemson
13. Oregon State
14. Coastal Carolina
15. Florida State
16. Georgia
17. Virginia
18. Oklahoma
19. Texas A&M
20. NC State
21. Kentucky
22. Oregon
23. Wake Forest
24. Southern Miss
25. Alabama
We’re Back: The 2026 D1 College Baseball Season Has Arrived
The wait is finally over. The 2026 College Baseball Season kicked off with everything we crave: box score surfing, dual-screen marathons, and those glorious late-night Hawaii baseball broadcasts.

Week 1 didn’t disappoint, delivering Top-25 matchups, shocking upsets, and "football scores" that remind us why this game is so unpredictable. Our team at Just Baseball has aggregated votes from our writers and analysts to bring you our first official update of the year.

Thanks to Just Baseball for the stats, analysis, and insights for this slideshow article.

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