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Softball America Top 25 Rankings: Week 2
Texas Tech remains at the top, Tennessee jumps ahead of Texas and Oklahoma
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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After the Opening Week of the 2026 College Softball season, the Softball America Top 25 rankings have seen some changes. Texas Tech remains at the top, while Tennessee jumps ahead of Texas and Oklahoma after staying undefeated. Florida State joins the top 5, and FAU replaces Ole Miss in the Top 25 after knocking off a trio of Big Ten squads. Virginia Tech rises while Clemson and Oregon tumble out of the Top 10.
Why it matters
The Softball America Top 25 rankings are a closely watched indicator of the top teams in college softball. These early-season rankings can have implications for postseason seeding and at-large bids, making the changes noteworthy for fans and teams alike.
The details
Texas Tech remains at the top of the rankings after earning a win over Texas A&M. Tennessee jumps from 4th to 2nd after staying undefeated, while Texas falls from 2nd to 3rd and Oklahoma drops from 3rd to 4th. Florida State moves up one spot to 5th. FAU replaces Ole Miss in the Top 25 after defeating a trio of Big Ten teams, while Virginia Tech rises from 24th to 16th. Clemson and Oregon both tumble out of the Top 10, falling to 17th and 14th respectively.
- The rankings are for Week 2 of the 2026 College Softball season.
The players
Texas Tech
The top-ranked team in the Softball America Top 25 rankings.
Tennessee
The team that jumped from 4th to 2nd in the rankings after staying undefeated.
Texas
The team that fell from 2nd to 3rd in the rankings.
Oklahoma
The team that fell from 3rd to 4th in the rankings.
Florida State
The team that joined the top 5 in the rankings.
The takeaway
The early-season Softball America Top 25 rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams in college softball, with some notable changes in the second week of the 2026 season. These rankings will continue to evolve as the season progresses, with implications for postseason seeding and at-large bids.
