Head-to-Head
LsuvsVirginia
#5 vs #6 — 2026 Preseason Power 25
TierOmaha Favorite
2025 Record52-17
PostseasonNational Champions
Key Players
Tommy White (3B)Paul Skenes (RHP)Tre' Morgan (1B)
BSI Outlook
Defending national champions lost key pieces but Skenes returns. Tommy White continues to mash. This is still LSU — they'll be in the conversation come May.
TierContender
2025 Record50-14
PostseasonCollege World Series
Key Players
Griff O'Ferrall (SS)Jake Gelof (3B)Connelly Early (RHP)
BSI Outlook
O'Connor's consistency machine. The Cavaliers return a balanced roster that can beat you with pitching or offense. ACC championship favorites.
BSI Verdict
Lsu holds the edge as a Omaha Favorite, but Virginia at the Contender level has the talent to flip the script.