#5 vs #6 — 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.
O'Connor's consistency machine. The Cavaliers return a balanced roster that can beat you with pitching or offense. ACC championship favorites.
Lsu holds the edge as a Omaha Favorite, but Virginia at the Contender level has the talent to flip the script.