2026 College World Series Preview — CWS Picks, Super Regional Recap & the All-SEC Bracket - Ep. 171
by Keith Glasser on Jun 19, 2026
The 2026 College World Series field is set and Omaha is ready. In this episode of Dugout Dish, EMD Baseball breaks down every super regional result, reacts to the weekend's biggest surprises, and makes their full picks for the College World Series — from opening game predictions all the way to a champion.
What we cover:
- A complete super regional recap — what impressed us, where teams stumbled, and what the results tell us about who is built for Omaha
- Oklahoma's statement road win — why their super regional performance was the most impressive and surprising result of the weekend
- How North Carolina walked off USC in a winner take all game after a stunning late inning collapse that ended the Trojans' season
- The full 2026 CWS field — Georgia, Texas, West Virginia, Troy, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Ole Miss
- The all-SEC side of the bracket featuring Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma — guaranteeing the SEC a College World Series finalist for the ninth consecutive year
- Our picks for every opening game matchup when play begins in Omaha
- Which teams we believe come out of each bracket and advance to the CWS championship series
- Our prediction for who wins the 2026 College World Series title and how many games it takes
- Why the 2026 College World Series is the best baseball being played anywhere in the country right now and why every baseball fan needs to be watching
Whether you are heading to Omaha, watching from home, or a recruit following the programs on your list — this is your complete guide to the 2026 College World Series.
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