#5 vs #3 — 2026 Preseason Power 25
Defending national champions lost key pieces but Skenes returns. Tommy White continues to mash. This is still LSU — they'll be in the conversation come May.
Jac Caglianone is the best two-way player in college baseball. If he stays healthy, the Gators have a legitimate Omaha ceiling. O'Sullivan knows how to peak in June.
Both squads are Omaha Favorite tier. This one comes down to matchups and who peaks in June.