Kansas joins the USA TODAY Super 16 college baseball rankings for the first time this season after winning 17 of its last 18 games. The top seven teams remain unchanged as the postseason outlook becomes clearer.
Key points
Kansas joins the Super 16 rankings for the first time this season
Kansas has won 17 of its last 18 games
Top seven teams in the rankings remain unchanged
Postseason outlook for college baseball is becoming clearer
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See who joined latest Super 16 college baseball rankings
There wasnât much movement for the top seven NCAA baseball teams in the country in the USA TODAY Super 16 college baseball rankings.
Joining the rankings for the first time this season is red hot Kansas, which has won 17 of its last 18 games.
Another notable surge is last yearâs national runner-up Coastal Carolina, which has dealt with several early season injuries. The return of ace Cameron Flukey makes the Chanticleers one of the scarier teams in the country.
Coastal Carolina and North Carolina will have a must-watch midweek battle this week.
Vanderbilt's pitcher Connor Fennell (39) throws to a Texas batter during the first inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt shortstop Ryker Waite (51) throws out Texas' Temo Becerra (1) at first first base during the second inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Q&A
What teams are currently in the USA TODAY Super 16 college baseball rankings?
The top seven teams in the USA TODAY Super 16 college baseball rankings have not changed, but Kansas has entered the rankings for the first time this season.
How many games has Kansas won recently to join the rankings?
Kansas has won 17 of its last 18 games, which contributed to its entry into the rankings.
What does the Super 16 college baseball rankings indicate for the postseason?
The Super 16 college baseball rankings provide insights into the postseason outlook as teams position themselves for the NCAA baseball tournament.
When was the latest update to the Super 16 college baseball rankings released?
The latest update to the Super 16 college baseball rankings was recently released, reflecting the current standings as of this season.
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Texasâ Ashton Larson (44) reacts after hitting a double off Vanderbilt's pitcher Connor Fennell (39) during the second inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Texasâ pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws to a Vanderbilt batter during the second inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Texasâ Aiden Robbins (43) celebrates with Carson Tinney (8) after hitting a home run during the third inning of a NCAA baseball game against Vanderbilt at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Texasâ Aiden Robbins (43) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the third inning of a NCAA baseball game against Vanderbilt at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt baseball starts SEC series with Texas, our best photos
Vanderbilt's pitcher Connor Fennell (39) throws to a Texas batter during the first inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt baseball starts SEC series with Texas, our best photos
Vanderbilt's pitcher Connor Fennell (39) throws to a Texas batter during the first inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt baseball starts SEC series with Texas, our best photos
Vanderbilt shortstop Ryker Waite (51) throws out Texas' Temo Becerra (1) at first first base during the second inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt baseball starts SEC series with Texas, our best photos
Texasâ Ashton Larson (44) reacts after hitting a double off Vanderbilt's pitcher Connor Fennell (39) during the second inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt baseball starts SEC series with Texas, our best photos
Texasâ pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws to a Vanderbilt batter during the second inning of a NCAA baseball game at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt baseball starts SEC series with Texas, our best photos
Texasâ Aiden Robbins (43) celebrates with Carson Tinney (8) after hitting a home run during the third inning of a NCAA baseball game against Vanderbilt at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt baseball starts SEC series with Texas, our best photos
Texasâ Aiden Robbins (43) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the third inning of a NCAA baseball game against Vanderbilt at Hawkins Field on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
The state of Mississippi is also gaining momentum with three of its schools potentially host regionals between Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss. The Rebels and Bulldogs will battle for in-state midweek battle.
MSU will look to continue to sure up its postseason resume at Texas. The same can be said about Ole Missâ matchup against Arkansas.
Other notable series this weekend include Texas A&M hosting Auburn.
Finally, in the Big 12 West Virginia will have a chance to bolster its resume for a pivotal Big 12 matchup against Kansas State.
Dropped out: Florida State, Virginia, Alabama, West Virginia
Voters: Andrew Abadie, The Gainesville Sun; Cory Diaz, Daily Advertiser; Jackson Fuller, Southwest Times Record; Aria Gerson, The Tennessean; Liam Rooney, Tallahassee Democrat, Don Williams, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.