Will Furniss leads Ole Miss baseball to College World Series in Omaha
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Will Furniss and Ole Miss baseball are set to compete against North Carolina in the College World Series beginning June 12 in Omaha. This marks the first trip to Omaha for Ole Miss since 2022 and holds special significance for Furniss, whose father, Eddy Furniss, is a College World Series legend with LSU. Eddy played a crucial role in guiding Will through the experience, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus amidst the excitement.
- •Will Furniss's father, Eddy, won the College World Series in 1996 and 1997.
- •Ole Miss has a 41-21 overall record entering the tournament.
- •The matchup against North Carolina is set for June 12 at 6 p.m. CT.
- •Eddy Furniss advises his son to treat the moment like a regional game.
- •This marks Ole Miss's first College World Series appearance since 2022.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ole Miss' Will Furniss finally gets to Omaha, where dad was College World Series legend
"Ole Miss baseball first baseman Will Furniss is the son of all-time College World Series great Eddy Furniss. Now the two can share their memories
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