SEC Baseball Power Rankings and Key Moments – March 16, 2026

Conference play is heating up in college baseball, with Arkansas and Texas leading the charge in the SEC. Meanwhile, several teams are making moves in the national rankings, including Florida State and USC. Here’s a breakdown of the latest developments, top performers, and upcoming series to watch.

Top Moments

A dramatic finish in the Georgia-Tennessee game captivated fans, featuring a premature celebration after a potential move-ahead home run by Tennessee, followed by a game-saving play by Georgia freshman Cole Johnson. See the play here and the reaction.

UCLA’s Roch Cholowsky continues to impress, hitting his 10th home run of the season. Watch the home run here.

Player to Watch

Quinton Coats, a first baseman for Cincinnati, is having a standout season. The sophomore boasts a .418 batting average with 14 home runs and 35 RBIs. Big 12 teams will be closely monitoring his performance. See his latest home run.

Series to Watch

The upcoming series between No. 10 NC State and No. 11 Florida State is a key matchup in the ACC. NC State is coming off a 2-2 week, although Florida State recently swept then-ranked No. 12 Wake Forest. The series will be played from Friday, March 20th to Sunday, March 22nd, with games at 6 p.m., 2 p.m., and 1 p.m. Respectively (ACC Network Extra).

Updated Top 25 Rankings (March 16, 2026)

1. UCLA Bruins (17-2) – Next game: vs. Pepperdine, 9 p.m. On Tuesday
2. Texas Longhorns (18-1) – Next game: at Tarleton State, 7:30 p.m. On Tuesday (SEC Network+)
3. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (17-3) – Next game: at Auburn, 7 p.m. On Tuesday (SEC Network+)
4. Arkansas Razorbacks (14-6) – Next game: vs. Northern Colorado, 7 p.m. On Tuesday (SEC Network+)
5. Auburn Tigers (17-2) – Next game: vs. Georgia Tech, 7 p.m. On Tuesday (SEC Network+)
6. Mississippi State Bulldogs (16-4) – Next game: vs. Jackson State, 5 p.m. On Tuesday (SEC Network+)
7. Georgia Bulldogs (17-4) – Next game: vs. The Citadel, 3 p.m. On Tuesday (SEC Network+)
8. Oklahoma Sooners (17-3) – Next game: at Southeastern Louisiana, 7 p.m. On Tuesday (ESPN+)
9. Virginia Cavaliers (16-4) – Next game: vs. Georgetown, 4 p.m. On Tuesday (ESPN+)
10. NC State Wolfpack (16-4) – Next game: at UNC Wilmington, 6 p.m. On Tuesday (ACC Network Extra)
11. Florida State Seminoles (16-3) – Next game: vs. Bethune Cookman, 6 p.m. On Tuesday (ACC Network Extra)
12. Southern Miss Golden Eagles (16-4) – Next game: vs. Nicholls, 7 p.m. On Tuesday (ESPN+)
13. USC Trojans (19-1) – Next game: vs. San Diego State, 9:30 p.m. On Tuesday
14. North Carolina Tar Heels (16-3-1) – Next game: vs. UNC Greensboro 4 p.m. On Tuesday (ACC Network Extra)
15. Kentucky Wildcats (18-2) – Next game: vs. Marshall, 2 p.m. On Tuesday (SEC Network+)
16. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (13-6) – Next game: at Campbell, 6 p.m. On Wednesday
17. Oregon State Beavers (14-4) – Next game: at Portland, 8:35 p.m. On Tuesday (ESPN+)
18. Florida Gators (18-3) – Next game: vs. Stetson, 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday (SEC Network+)
19. Clemson Tigers (16-4) – Next game: at College of Charleston, 6 p.m. On Tuesday
20. West Virginia Mountaineers (13-4) – Next game: vs. Penn State, 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday (ESPN+)
21. Oregon Ducks (17-3) – Next game: vs. Northwestern, 7:05 p.m. On Friday
22. Tennessee Volunteers (14-6) – Next game: vs. Eastern Kentucky, 6 p.m. On Tuesday (SEC Network+)
23. Texas A&M Aggies (16-3) – Next game: vs. Texas State, 7 p.m. On Tuesday (SEC Network+)
24. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (15-5) – Next game: vs. Liberty, 6 p.m. On Tuesday (ACC Network Extra)
25. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (15-5) – Next game: at Houston, 7:30 p.m. On Tuesday (ESPN+)