The Longhorns saw their 2026 campaign close with a 2‑0 defeat to the Georgia Bulldogs in the College World Series final, finishing the year with a 46‑15 record and a tie for fifth place nationally.
Key Performances on the mound
Luke Harrison capped his collegiate career with a career‑high 11 strikeouts, while Sam Cozart posted a 1.72 ERA over his rookie season, limiting Georgia to just one run on three hits.
Georgia’s pitching duo of Dylan Vigue and Justin Byrd combined for a four‑hit shutout, securing the Bulldogs’ spot in the semifinals and sealing the Longhorns’ final tally.
The season also marked a historic first: Harrison, Ruger Riojas and Dylan Volantis became the first trio of Longhorns to each reach 100 strikeouts in a single season since 1988.
Despite the loss, the team’s dominant pitching staff and consistent offensive output kept them in contention throughout the tournament, underscoring a strong finish to the year.