Head-to-Head
TennesseevsStanford
#8 vs #9 — 2026 Preseason Power 25
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.
TierContender
2025 Record41-19
PostseasonSuper Regional
Key Players
Braden Montgomery (OF)Drew Dowd (RHP)Adam Crampton (C)
BSI Outlook
The Cardinal join the ACC and bring West Coast firepower. Esquer's squad has legitimate Omaha aspirations. Cross-country travel will test them.
BSI Verdict
Both squads are Contender tier. This one comes down to matchups and who peaks in June.