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After defeating Oral Roberts, the Jackrabbits head to Nebraska to face a familiar opponent in a regional that also includes Ole Miss and Arizona State.
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After defeating Oral Roberts, the Jackrabbits head to Nebraska to face a familiar opponent in a regional that also includes Ole Miss and Arizona State.

After a 17‑year absence, the Nebraska baseball team will host an NCAA Regional at Hawks Field, facing South Dakota State, Ole Miss and Arizona State, with a strong chance to advance to the College World Series.

Using run differential, fastball velocity and grades for run production and prevention, analysts have ordered every team in the 2026 tournament, highlighting the programs that combine elite arms with potent bats.

With a 36‑21 record, the Rebels rely on ace arms like Hunter Elliott and Taylor Rabe, but they must sharpen a inconsistent bat to repeat last year’s success.

The 2026 college baseball regular season concluded after fourteen weeks, spotlighting 69 freshmen and a host of emerging stars across the nation.

From shutout masterpieces to power‑hitting bursts, nine collegiate stars delivered unforgettable outings that defined the closing chapter of the 2026 regular season.

Baseball America’s last weekly team for the 2026 season highlights standout hitters and arms, from Georgia Tech’s Vahn Lackey to Hawaii’s Isaiah Magdaleno, underscoring the depth of talent across the collegiate landscape.

Despite finishing ninth in the SEC and battling high strikeout rates, the Rebels' pitching staff and strategic adjustments set the stage for a potential regional hosting opportunity.

Ole Miss enters the SEC Tournament as the No. 9 seed, boasting a 36‑20 record, 11 Quad 1 wins and a pitching staff that ranks among the nation’s best. Key players such as Walker Hooks, Hunter Elliott and Judd Utermark headline a lineup that will face Missouri’s freshman standouts in a 9:30 a.m. contest broadcast on the SEC Network.

Ole Miss is on a five‑game winning streak, boasting elite pitching and a power surge that puts them in a prime position for a showdown against No. 22 Southern Miss at Trustmark Park.

Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Southern Miss each enter distinct postseason brackets with contrasting records, offensive firepower and pitching depth, aiming to cement their NCAA Tournament resumes.
The Ole Miss baseball team fell 6-2 to Alabama in their regular-season finale, leaving the ninth‑seeded Rebels with a crucial SEC Tournament ahead. Pitchers Taylor Rabe and Cade Townsend are central to their hopes of securing an NCAA regional host berth.

The Rebels erupted early and never looked back, delivering a commanding 9‑0 win over the Crimson Tide that featured a dominant pitching performance and a barrage of offensive fireworks.
With a top‑16 seed on the line, Ole Miss and Alabama meet in Tuscaloosa for the decisive third game of their series, a contest that could reshape the SEC Tournament bracket.

Taylor Rabe's 13 strikeouts and Will Furniss's three-run homer powered Ole Miss to a 9-0 win over Alabama, a game that could shape NCAA regional hosting rights.

Taylor Rabe and JP Robertson combined for a two‑hit shutout as Ole Miss routed Alabama 9‑0, forcing a decisive Game 3 on Saturday afternoon.

The Rebels secured a 9-0 victory over the Crimson Tide, highlighted by a commanding pitching display and timely hitting that underscored the game’s impact on NCAA regional ambitions.
The Rebels rallied after a 5‑4 opening loss, with Austin Fawley’s two‑run blast, Will Furniss’s three‑run shot and Owen Paino’s solo homer extending a 7‑0 lead, while pitcher Taylor Rabe struck out nine and kept Alabama hitless through four innings.
The Crimson Tide opened their final regular‑season series with a 5‑4 win over Ole Miss, highlighted by Matthew Heiberger’s save and Tyler Fay’s 11 strikeouts.

The Rebels and Crimson Tide meet in a three‑game series that could shape postseason seeding, featuring standout players and elite pitching.

A look at the top hitters and pitchers making noise as the college baseball regular season nears its end.

No. 15 Ole Miss Baseball will host UT Martin in its final home game of the regular season, a contest that could cap a record‑setting year for the Rebels.