
17 February 2026
College Podcast: Breaking Down The Top 25, Standout Opening Weekend Performances
Baseball America
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Baseball America national college reporter Jacob Rudner is joined by BA prospect writer Geoff Pontes to break down NCAA Division I college baseball opening weekend. Rudner and Pontes take a closer look at the debate for No. 1, analyze teams that impressed and discuss standout individual performances.
(4:55) Please stream your games!
(6:29) The No. 1 debate
(15:29) TCU shows out in Arlington
(20:22) Cam Johnson and Oklahoma impress
(28:35) Texas impresses
(34:13) NC State enters the rankings
(35:45) Managing Texas A&M’s ranking
(38:38) Could Jackson Flora be the top prospect in 2026?
(44:41) Blaine Brown’s breakout
(47:07) Lingering questions from opening weekend
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