USC has had all sorts of obstacles to overcome over the past two seasons, but perhaps the Trojans are ready to make a move in 2022.
Tulane might’ve fallen short of the NCAA tourney in 2021, but it took a big step forward. Can it take yet another in ’22?
Penn State might have some key arms to replace, but the offense is well-tooled and there’s optimism in Happy Valley.
Shotgun Spratling
Washington State looks to make even more strides in 2022 with a roster that most certainly is intriguing.
Eric Sorenson
San Diego State might be without several key bats from last season, but the pitching and other areas should be much improved in 2022.
Kendall Rogers
Missouri had a tough 2021 campaign, but Steve Bieser loves his pitching depth and is counting on several returning hitters to step up.
Kentucky has been excruciatingly close to making the NCAA tournament the past few seasons. Can they get over the hump in 2022?
Mike Rooney
Oregon made big strides last season with an NCAA Regional host. Now, the Ducks prepare for the 2022 season as one of the hunted.
Vitaly Jangols
Fairfield made history last season with an incredible campaign. Can the ‘Stags emulate that success in 2022 with several key pieces back?
Texas Tech fell just short of a College World Series appearance last year, but once again has the pieces needed to get to Omaha in ’22.
It’s a new era in Baton Rouge with Jay Johnson taking over as head coach. What’s in store for the Tigers for 2022?
Texas was a win away from playing for its seventh national title last season. Locked and loaded yet again, the ‘Horns are ready for 2022.
UC Irvine was very close to breaking through last season, and the ‘Eaters now feel like they’re a step away from finishing the job entering ’22.
UCLA had a ton of fresh faces in the fall, but that hasn’t shifted expectations. It has only elevated the excitement.
It’s a new era in Fort Worth with Kirk Saarloos taking over, and the pitching has big upside while the offense is being retooled.
Dallas Baptist once again has an abundance of power arms and big-time bats, and is aiming for its first CWS trip after a strong fall.
Walter Villa
South Florida made a lot of noise with a trip to the Supers last season. Can the Bulls emulate that kind of success in 2022?
Patrick Ebert
Notre Dame made a statement last season with an ACC regular season title and super regional berth. Can the Irish emulate that in ’22?
California hopes the ascension of ace pitcher Josh White and others will lead to a return to the NCAA tourney in 2022.
Fresh off a Regional title game trip, Nebraska looks like a team ready to build off that experience with an even better 2022.
With the return of several talented bats and the addition of a few quality arms, Baylor appears to be headed in the right direction.
David Seifert
Tennessee made history last season with its first trip to Omaha in quite some time. Now, the Vols are loaded for another bold run.
UNLV took a solid step forward during the 2021 season, but the Rebels have a chance to make an even bigger climb in ’22.
Our David Seifert has been all over the Midwest this fall and has inside scoop on Purdue, Illinois State and Bradley.
Illinois might’ve had a tumultuous 2021 campaign, but the Fighting Illini feel like they have the pieces this fall to make a move.
A new era has begun at Rice and Jose Cruz Jr. and his coaching staff are already making a huge impact during fall workouts.
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It’s a new era in College Station with Jim Schlossnagle now in charge. What’s in store for the Aggies as fall workouts progress? Find out.
Iowa put together an impressive showing in Big Ten-only competition last season. The Hawkeyes are tooled to move forward this fall.
