College Baseball Rankings Shaken Up After Wild Week 7

D1Baseball's top 25 set for major changes after a weekend of upsets and ranked matchups.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:19pm

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Week 7 of the college baseball season was the wildest yet, with several ranked teams suffering upsets and a slew of matchups between top 25 programs. As a result, D1Baseball's top 25 rankings are expected to see a significant shakeup when the new poll is released on Monday.

Why it matters

The dramatic shifts in the rankings will have major implications for the rest of the season, impacting postseason seeding, conference standings, and the national perception of top contenders. These results also highlight the parity and unpredictability of college baseball, where any team can beat another on a given day.

The details

In a week filled with midweek games and ranked series, several top teams fell to upsets. No. 2 Texas lost to Houston, while No. 6 Mississippi State, No. 11 Southern Miss, and No. 16 Oregon State all suffered losses to unranked opponents. Meanwhile, series between ranked foes like No. 2 Texas vs. No. 8 Oklahoma, No. 3 Georgia Tech vs. No. 14 NC State, and No. 18 Ole Miss vs. No. 6 Mississippi State saw the higher-ranked teams come out on top.

  • On Tuesday, No. 1 UCLA beat Loyola Marymount 6-2.
  • On Friday, No. 2 Texas won 14-0 over No. 8 Oklahoma to open their series.
  • On Saturday, No. 3 Georgia Tech clinched their series against No. 14 NC State with a 6-4 victory.
  • On Sunday, No. 6 Mississippi State completed a sweep of No. 18 Ole Miss with a 7-1 win.

The players

UCLA

The top-ranked team in the country, maintaining their hold on the No. 1 spot after going 4-0 on the week.

Texas

The No. 2 team in the country, earning a series sweep over rival No. 8 Oklahoma despite a midweek loss to Houston.

Georgia Tech

The No. 3 team in the country, sweeping their series against No. 14 NC State to solidify their spot in the top 3.

Mississippi State

The No. 6 team in the country, dominating No. 18 Ole Miss in a three-game sweep to cement their status as an elite program.

North Carolina

The No. 13 team in the country, sweeping a road series against No. 23 Notre Dame to rise seven spots in the rankings.

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What they’re saying

“This week was a big one in college baseball. We've already seen some wild weeks across the sport, but Week 7 might be the craziest yet.”

— Jonathan Wagner, Author

What’s next

The updated D1Baseball top 25 rankings will be released on Monday, reflecting the significant shakeup from Week 7's action.

The takeaway

The unpredictable nature of college baseball was on full display this week, with several top teams suffering upsets and ranked matchups producing unexpected results. These dramatic shifts in the rankings will have major implications for the rest of the season, underscoring the parity and competitiveness at the highest levels of the sport.