Kansas baseball is just two victories away from securing a spot in the College World Series. This weekend the Jayhawks will host Oklahoma in an NCAA Super Regional, a matchup that could send them to Omaha and the national stage.
Head coach Dan Fitzgerald has been vocal about the team’s preparation, noting that the schedule has been crafted since February to maximize the RPI and position the club for postseason play.
A Playoff Mindset in Lawrence
Fitzgerald emphasizes that the Jayhawks have been treating every game as a playoff game, a philosophy that has kept the squad focused throughout the season. He compares the current pressure to 56 previous high‑stakes contests, underscoring the experience built over months of competition.
According to Fitzgerald, the team has essentially been living in a postseason environment for the past several months. This mindset, he says, has insulated the players from feeling overwhelmed by the stakes of the Super Regional.
When asked about the upcoming contest against Oklahoma, Fitzgerald kept the tone measured. He described the game as "just another important game," a perspective that reflects both confidence and a focus on execution rather than hype.
The winner of the Kansas‑Oklahoma series will earn a trip to Omaha, where the College World Series awaits. For the Jayhawks, the path to the national championship remains two wins away, but the roadmap has been charted with deliberate precision.