Judd Utermark and Will Furniss return for Ole Miss baseball 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Judd Utermark and Will Furniss have announced their return to the Ole Miss baseball team for the 2027 season, adding significant depth to the roster. Both players were previously considered out of eligibility after the 2026 season but regained a fifth year following a court injunction. Utermark holds the school's record with 51 career home runs, while Furniss contributed notable offensive stats last season. Their return reshapes the lineup, impacting several incoming transfers and current players vying for positions as fall ball approaches.
- •Utermark batted.309 with 22 home runs in 2026.
- •Furniss recorded a.306 average and nine home runs last season.
- •Both players are set to influence playing time for incoming transfers.
- •Fall ball for Ole Miss is expected to begin in late September or October.
- •Projected starting lineup includes Utermark at third and Furniss at first base.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — What Judd Utermark, Will Furniss' unexpected return does to Ole Miss baseball 2027 lineup
"Judd Utermark and Will Furniss have added an unexpected boost to the Ole Miss baseball roster for 2027.
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