College Podcast: Breaking Down The Top 25, Standout Opening Weekend Performances
17 February 2026

College Podcast: Breaking Down The Top 25, Standout Opening Weekend Performances

Baseball America

About

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



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy