Head-to-Head
ArkansasvsTennessee
#7 vs #8 — 2026 Preseason Power 25
TierContender
2025 Record46-21
PostseasonSuper Regional
Key Players
Peyton Stovall (2B)Hagen Smith (LHP)Jace Bohrofen (OF)
BSI Outlook
Van Horn's program is a machine. The Hogs reload every year with elite talent and compete for SEC titles. This team has the arms to pitch deep into June.
TierContender
2025 Record45-23
PostseasonRegional Final
Key Players
Christian Moore (2B)Drew Beam (RHP)Blake Burke (1B)
BSI Outlook
Vitello has built Tennessee into a legitimate power. The Vols bring back a potent lineup and one of the SEC's best arms in Drew Beam.
BSI Verdict
Both squads are Contender tier. This one comes down to matchups and who peaks in June.