#9 vs #10 — 2026 Preseason Power 25
The Cardinal join the ACC and bring West Coast firepower. Esquer's squad has legitimate Omaha aspirations. Cross-country travel will test them.
Travis Bazzana is a potential #1 overall pick. The Pac-12 is weakened, which should mean a conference title and top-8 national seed.
Both squads are Contender tier. This one comes down to matchups and who peaks in June.