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Conference USA
0 RankedConference USA has been reshaped by realignment but maintains competitive baseball. Middle Tennessee and Louisiana Tech lead the way, with strong regional recruiting in the South and Midwest. The conference regularly produces NCAA Tournament teams and MLB draft picks.
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Ranked Teams
8
Total Teams
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Top Team
South / Midwest
Region
2026 Preseason Storylines
- 01Middle Tennessee returns as conference favorite under Jim McGuire
- 02Louisiana Tech builds on strong 2025 showing
- 03FIU benefits from South Florida recruiting
- 04Conference identity stabilizes after realignment
- 05Liberty brings competitive culture from Big South days
Other Conference Teams (8)
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Jim McGuire builds consistent contender
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Lane Burroughs develops Louisiana talent
FIU Panthers
South Florida recruiting pipeline
Liberty Flames
Scott Jackson builds competitive program
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Alabama recruiting presence
New Mexico State Aggies
Mike Kirby builds in Las Cruces
Sam Houston Bearkats
Jay Sirianni develops Texas talent
UTEP Miners
Building program in El Paso
Rankings: D1Baseball preseason poll. Last updated: 3/17/2026, 2:24:04 PM CT