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College Baseball Rankings: Top Five Shakeup After Week 4
D1Baseball's top 25 rankings expected to see major changes following upsets and conference play kickoffs
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Multiple top ten teams lost series over the weekend, leading to a predicted shakeup in D1Baseball's top 25 rankings. The upsets started earlier in the week, with five teams losing at least one midweek game. As conferences like the ACC and Big Ten kicked off league play, more surprises are expected when the new rankings are released on Monday.
Why it matters
College baseball is entering a critical stretch as teams begin conference play, and the rankings will reflect the shifts in power across the sport. These early-season upsets and series losses by top teams could have major implications for postseason positioning and NCAA Tournament seeding down the line.
The details
UCLA continues to solidify its place atop the rankings, going 4-0 on the week including a series sweep at Ohio State. Texas, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, and Arkansas all had strong weeks but suffered one loss each. Meanwhile, LSU had a tough 1-3 week and is expected to drop significantly in the new rankings. Southern Miss and Georgia also impressed, going 4-1 and 5-1 respectively and positioning themselves for jumps up the top 25.
- The new D1Baseball top 25 rankings will be released on Monday, March 9, 2026.
- Multiple teams kicked off conference play over the weekend, including the ACC and Big Ten.
The players
UCLA
The top-ranked team in the country, the Bruins went 4-0 on the week including a series sweep at Ohio State to open Big Ten play.
Texas
The undefeated Longhorns continued their hot start, going 4-0 on the week with a series sweep of USC Upstate.
Mississippi State
The Bulldogs went 3-1 on the week, rebounding from a midweek loss to Southern Miss with a series sweep over the weekend.
Georgia Tech
The Yellow Jackets went 3-1, including a series win over Virginia Tech to open ACC play.
LSU
The Tigers had a tough 1-3 week, including losses to Northeastern and Louisiana, and are expected to drop significantly in the new rankings.
What’s next
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The takeaway
This week's results highlight the unpredictability and competitiveness of college baseball, with several top teams suffering unexpected losses. The new rankings will provide an updated picture of the national landscape as teams enter the heart of their conference schedules.
