Due to the majority of the country facing weather issues opening weekend, little to no action was played. Due to those circumstances, no movement took place across the rankings.
We got ourselves 50+ schools in action each of the next 2 weekends, which should shake things up in 2 weeks!
Check out the full results HERE!
Next poll will be released February 19th.
We’re just 2 months out from the 2026 Swing into Spring – Henderson event kicking off!
4 days. 4 fields. 26 teams. 49 games.
CLICK HERE to see the full schedule!
The 2026 Spring Season kicks off 10 days! Penn State secures 17 of a possible 20 first place votes as they look to capture a record setting 4th straight World Series.
44 different teams in total received votes.
4 different teams received 1st place votes.
Check out the full results HERE!
Next poll will be released February 5th.
DIVISION I TEAM PREVIEWS | DAY 8 OF 8
NORTH ATLANTIC REGION
Last but not least, the North Atlantic Region! A Region that needs no introduction as it’s no secret the storyline in play as we head into 2026. Can Penn State do the unthinkable & win it’s 4th straight World Series? A feat that has yet to be accomplished in the NCBA’s 25 year history. Colorado State has two 3-peats to their name winning an unbelievable 6 in 7 years (’04-’06 & ’08-’10). A Penn State title in 2026 would also tie Colorado State’s overall record of 6 total Championships.
With all eyes on Penn State, the door is wide open for others to jump in the mix. 2025 Regional Qualifiers Boston College (20 returning players), UMass (20 returning players) & St. Joe’s (21 returning players) all look to make another deep run this Spring. Boston College (4-2) currently sits atop the East after the Fall, while St. Joes (6-0) joins West Chester (6-0) & Penn State atop the West.
Speaking of West Chester, are they the team to watch this Spring? 2 years ago the Rams reached the pinnacle in Division II, winning the 2024 World Series. This past year they once again reached the Final though lost to a tough UW La Crosse squad. 2026 marks their 1st year in Division I as they’re already off to a hot start with a bright future ahead.
Be sure to check all the North Atlantic Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!
The 2026 Rawlings Division I Preseason Rankings will be released tomorrow!
DIVISION I TEAM PREVIEWS | DAY 7 OF 8
MID ATLANTIC REGION
With 10 previous Championship Game appearances & 4 overall Champions in North Carolina (’07), East Carolina (’11 & ’17) and Virginia Tech (’21), the Mid Atlantic Region can be debated as the Region with the most depth top to bottom.
Has their been a better NCBA rivalry in recent years than East Carolina & Virginia Tech? These two juggernauts have been involved in many epic battles, as they’ve traded off Regional Titles the last 4 years. Virginia Tech took home the ’25 title, as they went a perfect 3-0 on the weekend after entering as the bottom seed.
James Madison & NC State entered the Regional last year as the #1 & #2 seeds after beating out both ECU & VTech during conference play. NC State ultimately went 1-2 while James Madison fell in the final to the Hokies. All 4 schools from last years postseason return at least 17 guys from their ’25 roster.
William & Mary has finished at or above .500 the last 3 years, as they should not be overlooked. North Carolina & Elon have both had recent success in years past, as they also look to get back on track in ’26. Last but not least, Virginia looks to build off a ’25 season that yielded more conference wins than the previous 2 years combined. The Cavaliers return an impressive 21 guys from last year as they look to keep the momentum going.
Be sure to check all the Mid Atlantic Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!
We’ll be releasing 1 Region a day through this Wednesday, as the 2026 Rawlings Division I Preseason Rankings drop Thursday the 22nd!
Congratulations to Caden Colangelo on being elected as the NCBA DI Rules Committee Teams Representative!
Should any Division I Team have a rule that they would like added, removed or modified, they can email Caden at [email protected]. Caden will save your suggestion and present it on your behalf at the annual Rules Committee Meeting this summer. Caden has been around club baseball for many years and will be a great advocate for the Division I Teams.
View Caden’s bio HERE to learn more about him!
DIVISION I TEAM PREVIEWS | DAY 6 OF 8
GULF COAST REGION
The Gulf Coast Region kicked off the NCBA’s inaugural 2001 season with a World Series Champion in the University of Texas. Fast forward a year & it was Texas A&M’s turn taking home the prestigious honor giving the Gulf Coast two in a row. Texas A&M’s runner up finish the following year in 2003 was unfortunately the last Championship Game appearance for the Region. The Aggies hold the record of most WS appearances with 9, followed by Texas with 4, Texas Tech & LSU both with 2 followed by Arlington Baptist & Texas State each with 1.
Arlington Baptist was the team to beat in 2025. After winning their 1st ever conference title, they secured the #1 seed at the Regional. The Patriots went a perfect 3-0 on the weekend to punch their ticket to Alton. While their 0-2 finish wasn’t what they planned, they return 17 guys from last years squad in hopes of another run in ’26.
Texas A&M returns 12 players from their ’25 Regional 2nd place finish. The Aggies were Regional Champs the year prior, as they set their eyes on a return trip in ’26.
The other two ’25 Regional qualifiers, Auburn & Alabama, are both looking to make their 1st ever World Series appearances in ’26. Alabama returns 20 players from last years squad, including 4 selected to All Region teams. Auburn brings back 22(!) players, including 6 former All Region & 1 All American winners.
Be sure to check all the Gulf Coast Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!
We’ll be releasing 1 Region a day through this Wednesday, as the 2026 Rawlings Division I Preseason Rankings drop Thursday the 22nd!
DIVISION I TEAM PREVIEWS | DAY 5 OF 8
NORTHERN PACIFIC REGION
Home to 4 previous World Series Champions – Weber State (2003), Utah State (2012 & 2014) & Oregon (2015) – the Northern Pacific Region has consistently produced competitive clubs throughout the NCBA’s 25 year history. Most recently, the Region has belonged to Oregon & Utah State. The Ducks are your 2x defending champs, while the Aggies won the 2 years prior to that.
The East Conference competed this past Fall to get a head start due to their Spring weather, as Utah State (3-0) & Boise State (3-0) both currently sit atop the standings. Boise is looking to build off their 2025 campaign, as the Broncos were 1 win away from a Regional Championship & World Series appearance.
Out in the West, Oregon looks to bring home their 3rd straight Regional title. The Ducks return 13 players from this past year as they gear up for another run at the World Series in Alton. After a 1-2 performance at the Regional last year, Oregon State returns 14 players from their 2025 roster as they set their eyes on their 1st World Series appearance since 2019.
Be sure to check all the Northern Pacific Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!
We’ll be releasing 1 Region a day through next Wednesday, as the 2026 Rawlings Division I Preseason Rankings drop Thursday the 22nd!
DIVISION I TEAM PREVIEWS | DAY 4 OF 8
GREAT LAKES REGION
The Great Lakes Region is the biggest Region throughout all 3 NCBA Divisions, as it features 21 schools across it’s 3 conferences. While Michigan has been the class of the Region the last 4 years (3 World Series appearances), expect plenty of fireworks this Spring after what we saw this past Fall.
Central Michigan (2-1), Michigan State (4-2) & defending Champ Michigan (2-1) all sit atop the North standings while Adrian is just one game back. ’25 Regional qualifiers Purdue & Indiana look to get back on track this Spring.
Down in the South, Cincinnati leads the way with a 4-1 record after the Fall. Pittsburgh & Miami (OH) are close behind, while the school to watch very well may be West Virginia. The Mountaineers are brand new to Division I after an impressive run down in Division II.
Out in the West returning Regional qualifier Wisconsin (6-3) is back atop the standings after falling a game short of the World Series last year. Another school to watch are the Eagles from UW La Crosse. Fresh off their 2025 Division II World Series title, they sit in 2nd at 4-2 & look to make another splash this Spring.
Be sure to check all the Great Lakes Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!
We’ll be releasing 1 Region a day through next Wednesday, as the 2026 Rawlings Division I Preseason Rankings drop Thursday the 22nd!
DIVISION I TEAM PREVIEWS | DAY 3 OF 8
MID AMERICA REGION
The Mid America Region has been wide open in recent years. 2025 marked the 4th different school in 4 years to win the Regional Championship. The Region is filled with depth featuring multiple schools with previous World Series success, led by 6x Champion Colorado State (’04-’06, ’08-’10). Colorado, Iowa, Iowa State & Nebraska have all made World Series appearances since ’19. Most recently, 2025 belonged to the Creighton Bluejays. A former Division II club, Creighton barely cracked .500 in their 1st year in Division I the year prior. Led by President Jack Frost, the Jays won a ’25 conference title & double dipped Colorado State to take home the Regional Title to punch their ticket to Alton. Their magical run ultimately came to an end at the hands of 3x reigning Champ Penn State in the Nat’l semi’s.
Can Creighton repeat?
Be sure to check all the Mid America Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!
We’ll be releasing 1 Region a day through next Wednesday, as the 2026 Rawlings Division I Preseason Rankings drop Thursday the 22nd!