CONGRATULATIONS: Ohio State Buckeyes stays at No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports college baseball poll. The Buckeyes’ SEC rival Texas rises to No. 2 while North Carolina, Arkansas and Oregon…

The Ohio State Buckeyes continue their remarkable run at the top, holding firm at No. 1 in the latest USA TODAY Sports college baseball poll. With a powerful combination of veteran leadership, lockdown pitching, and a clutch-performing offense, the Buckeyes have solidified their place as the team to beat heading into the postseason. Their consistent play across conference and non-conference games has made a strong statement on the national stage.

This season has been a breakthrough for Ohio State baseball, a program more traditionally associated with success on the football field. However, under the guidance of a focused coaching staff and fueled by a determined roster, the Buckeyes have built a winning identity that’s taken them to the top of the college baseball world. Their balance and discipline have been key to their continued dominance.

Rising to No. 2 this week is the Texas Longhorns, one of the most storied programs in college baseball. As an SEC rival of the Buckeyes, Texas has closed the gap with a late-season surge, fueled by explosive hitting and a deep, reliable pitching rotation. The Longhorns have been climbing the rankings quickly and now look poised for a serious challenge in the postseason.

Also securing top-five positions are North Carolina, Arkansas, and Oregon, three teams that have demonstrated both consistency and resilience throughout the year. North Carolina has leaned on a solid pitching core and aggressive baserunning, while Arkansas continues to build on its SEC pedigree. Oregon, flying slightly under the radar, has quietly assembled one of its best teams in years, making them a dangerous postseason sleeper.

This week’s poll is a clear reflection of the national depth and competitiveness of college baseball. Programs from the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, and Pac-12 are all represented in the top ranks, setting the stage for one of the most unpredictable and exciting postseasons in recent memory. With so much talent across the board, no team can afford to take a single game lightly from here on out.

For Ohio State, the challenge now is to maintain their high level of play under the bright lights of the postseason. With the weight of being No.