
Duke Blue Devils Poised for a Breakout 2026 Season
Under head coach Manny Diaz, Duke’s football squad combines a fortified offensive line, a revamped defense and a dynamic running back corps, signaling a competitive outlook for the upcoming campaign
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Under head coach Manny Diaz, Duke’s football squad combines a fortified offensive line, a revamped defense and a dynamic running back corps, signaling a competitive outlook for the upcoming campaign

The Mountaineers set a program record with 17 Sun Belt victories, earned All‑Sun Belt honors, and battled Coastal Carolina in a dramatic final game that highlighted standout performances from Jordan Fisher, Darin Horn and others.

Ahead of a pivotal elimination game, App State’s offense tops the Sun Belt while key players like Riley Luft and Jalen Seward swing for the fences, as the team seeks to overturn a 21‑6 all‑time series deficit against Coastal Carolina.

Coastal Carolina nearly overcame a seven‑run deficit but ultimately lost 12‑11 to Louisiana in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, with key performances from Blagen Pado, Walker Mitchell, Blake Barthol, Rex Watson and Trace Mazon.

The University of South Florida announced the addition of three Player Personnel Analysts, each bringing distinct experience from Eastern Michigan, Coastal Carolina and LSU. The moves are part of head coach Brian Hartline’s effort to modernize the program’s support structure and strengthen its foothold in a talent‑rich state.

A 13‑game losing streak and a cascade of coaching changes have left the University of South Carolina’s baseball program searching for a permanent head coach.

A look at the key storylines, player moves and predictions surrounding the Mountaineers' season opener against the Chanticleers.

The Marshall University baseball team, seeded tenth, will open the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Tournament against seventh‑seeded Louisiana in Montgomery, Alabama, featuring standout arms and bats from both sides.

Coastal Carolina, seeded second, is set to face the winner of the seventh‑seed Louisiana versus tenth‑seed Marshall matchup in the opening game of the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Baseball Championship. The event runs May 19‑24, with all games streamed on ESPN+.

Michigan’s roster overhaul brings new talent, and Ricky Liburd is emerging as a hidden gem ready to make an impact.

The Chanticleers dropped their final regular‑season game to Louisiana 3‑2, with Dean Mihos driving in two RBIs and Ty Barrango scoring both runs. Ross Norman took the loss, but the team remains the No. 2 seed for the upcoming Sun Belt Baseball Championship, opening play Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

No. 20 Coastal Carolina rolled past Louisiana 6-0 on Friday night, highlighted by a combined shutout from Cameron Flukey and Darin Horn and a milestone hit from Blake Barthol.

The Bulldogs must improve three‑point shooting, add backcourt depth, and restore veteran experience as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.

Louisiana opened their Sun Belt series with a 7‑2 win over the 20th‑ranked Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, highlighted by an early 5‑0 lead and a late rally that included a two‑run homer by Blake Barthol.

With the Sun Belt Baseball Championship entering its decisive weekend, eight programs compete for the final five tournament slots. Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss lead the race for the regular‑season title, while Texas State, Louisiana and Troy hover on the cusp of at‑large NCAA Tournament bids.

Arkansas State pitcher Ckyler Tengler and Old Dominion standout Will Johnson were celebrated for their remarkable outings that helped shape recent series results.
The latest USA TODAY Network Super 16 college baseball poll shows UCLA at the summit with a 46‑5 record, while Georgia, Georgia Tech and several other programs jostle for conference titles and postseason positioning.