Head-to-Head
ClemsonvsNorth Carolina
#13 vs #14 — 2026 Preseason Power 25
TierDark Horse
2025 Record42-19
PostseasonRegional
Key Players
Cam Cannarella (OF)Aidan Knaak (RHP)Blake Wright (C)
BSI Outlook
Bakich continues to elevate the program. Excellent pitching depth and a balanced lineup make the Tigers a threat in the ACC.
TierDark Horse
2025 Record45-18
PostseasonSuper Regional
Key Players
Vance Honeycutt (OF)Luke Stevenson (RHP)Casey Cook (3B)
BSI Outlook
Forbes has the Heels trending upward. Honeycutt is a game-changer in center field with plus power. This could be Chapel Hill's year.
BSI Verdict
Both squads are Dark Horse tier. This one comes down to matchups and who peaks in June.