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Arkansas Ranked 5th in Preseason Baseball Poll
Five SEC teams make the top 10 in the NCBWA preseason rankings
Feb. 10, 2026 at 3:07pm
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The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) has released its preseason baseball poll, and the Arkansas Razorbacks are ranked 5th. Five Southeastern Conference (SEC) teams made the top 10, led by LSU at #1 and including Texas at #3, Mississippi State at #6, and Auburn at #8.
Why it matters
The preseason rankings are an important indicator of which college baseball teams are expected to be among the nation's best in the upcoming season. The strong SEC representation shows the conference's continued dominance in the sport.
The details
The Razorbacks will open their season on Friday, February 14th against Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas. Arkansas is one of five SEC teams in the top 10 of the NCBWA preseason poll, joining LSU (#1), Texas (#3), Mississippi State (#6), and Auburn (#8).
- The NCBWA preseason baseball poll was released on February 10, 2026.
- Arkansas will open its season on Friday, February 14, 2026 against Oklahoma State in Arlington, Texas.
The players
Arkansas Razorbacks
The baseball team from the University of Arkansas, a member of the Southeastern Conference.
LSU Tigers
The baseball team from Louisiana State University, a member of the Southeastern Conference and ranked #1 in the preseason poll.
Texas Longhorns
The baseball team from the University of Texas, ranked #3 in the preseason poll.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
The baseball team from Mississippi State University, a member of the Southeastern Conference and ranked #6 in the preseason poll.
Auburn Tigers
The baseball team from Auburn University, a member of the Southeastern Conference and ranked #8 in the preseason poll.
What’s next
The Razorbacks will open their season against Oklahoma State on February 14th, providing an early test for the highly ranked team.
The takeaway
The strong representation of SEC teams in the preseason top 10 rankings underscores the conference's continued dominance in college baseball, with Arkansas positioned as one of the top contenders heading into the new season.
