The Oregon Ducks saw their 2026 season come to a close on Saturday night, dropping a 6‑5 decision to the Texas Longhorns in the Austin Super Regional. The loss ended a campaign that had begun with promise but faded after a late‑inning collapse.
A Late‑Inning Turnaround
Texas erased a 4‑0 deficit with a two‑run eighth inning that flipped the momentum, ultimately securing the win in front of a raucous crowd. The decisive blows came from Adrian Rodriguez, whose RBI double put the Longhorns ahead 6‑5, while closer Sam Cozart struck out Ryan Cooney to seal Oregon’s fate.
Will Sanford, who started on the mound for Oregon, surrendered four runs over three and two‑thirds innings, limiting the Ducks’ early lead. Earlier, Naulivou Lauaki Jr. sparked the Ducks with a run in the second, and Brayden Jaksa’s RBI groundout gave Oregon a 5‑4 edge in the seventh, but the lead evaporated.
The victory marked a milestone for Texas head coach Jim Schlossnagle, who became the fourth coach to guide three different programs to the Men’s College World Series, a feat that underscores his sustained excellence across multiple institutions.
Looking ahead, Texas will open its College World Series campaign against No. 3 Georgia, a matchup that promises another high‑stakes showdown and continues the Longhorns’ pursuit of a national title.