SEC sets record with five teams in 2026 College World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The SEC has achieved a record by sending five teams to the 2026 College World Series, surpassing the previous record of four from the same conference. The teams, Georgia, Alabama, Ole Miss, Texas, and Oklahoma, overcame preseason expectations, with only Texas considered a contender in rankings. The College World Series begins June 12 at Charles Schwab Field, featuring Ole Miss against No. 5 North Carolina and Oklahoma facing No. 7 Alabama. Texas and Georgia will square off in their opening games as well.
- •SEC sends Georgia, Alabama, Ole Miss, Texas, and Oklahoma to Omaha.
- •First matchup features Ole Miss against No. 5 North Carolina on June 12.
- •Texas and Georgia did not face each other during the regular season.
- •Alabama and Oklahoma were previously considered underdogs.
- •The CWS offers a chance for these teams to make history.
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — How SEC baseball got record five teams in 2026 College World Series
"SEC baseball set a record with five teams in the College World Series. Here's how Georgia, Alabama, Ole Miss, Texas and Oklahoma got there.
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