#8 vs #9 — 2026 Preseason Power 25
Vitello has built Tennessee into a legitimate power. The Vols bring back a potent lineup and one of the SEC's best arms in Drew Beam.
The Cardinal join the ACC and bring West Coast firepower. Esquer's squad has legitimate Omaha aspirations. Cross-country travel will test them.
Both squads are Contender tier. This one comes down to matchups and who peaks in June.