The super regional round of the NCAA Baseball Tournament always makes for captivating television. It’s the top 16 teams battling for a chance at the College World Series.
There’s ample pressure and excitement, especially for Arkansas, which has a robust roster yet has never clinched a national title despite 11 CWS appearances since 2015. Meanwhile, Tennessee is on a quest to defend its title, aiming to overcome Arkansas in Fayetteville.
This upcoming super regional promises to be thrilling and potentially historic, showcasing significant talent on both sides. The series kicks off Saturday at 5 p.m. ET, with both teams vying for the ultimate prize: a trip to Omaha.

Talent galore

Arkansas’ series against Tennessee is expected to showcase elite-level talent, including SEC standout players Liam Doyle and Wehiwa Aloy featured among the top 10 MLB Draft prospects. Additionally, 10 players from both teams are ranked within the top 100 of MLB.com’s latest draft rankings.

Player	School	Position	MLB Draft rank
Liam Doyle	Tennessee	LHP	9
Gavin Kilen	Tennessee	INF	17
Wehiwa Aloy	Arkansas	SS	22
Andrew Fischer	Tennessee	1B	29
Zach Root	Arkansas	LHP	43
Gage Wood	Arkansas	RHP	50
Charles Davalan	Arkansas	OF	55
Dean Curley	Tennessee	INF	58
Marcus Phillips	Tennessee	RHP	65
AJ Russell	Tennessee	RHP	69

The rivalry between coaches Tony Vitello and Dave Van Horn is also a spicy subplot, as they have a competitive history that fuels this matchup, making it one of college baseball’s most exhilarating encounters. Expect fireworks this weekend!