D1 Baseball Picks UT as 7th in SEC

[taylorvol]

D1 Baseball doesn't think the 2026 BaseVols team will get it done in 2026. They picked UT finishing 7th in the SEC and pointed to “inexperienced roster and a new coaching staff”. The article is behind a paywall but I’m linking it regardless. They picked LSU to win the SEC followed by TX, MSU, Ark, Auburn, FL, and UT. Despite being picked 7th in the SEC, D1 has TN ranked 14th overall.

2026 SEC Season Preview • D1Baseball

The SEC is loaded with national title contenders once again, but the depth of the league is as impressive as ever.

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Predicted Order of Finish​

1. LSU
2. Texas
3. Mississippi State
4. Arkansas
5. Auburn
6. Florida
7. Tennessee

 

[@1RBFjr]

D1 Baseball doesn't think the 2026 BaseVols team will get it done in 2026. They picked UT finishing 7th in the SEC and pointed to “inexperienced roster and a new coaching staff”. The article is behind a paywall but I’m linking it regardless. They picked LSU to win the SEC followed by TX, MSU, Ark, Auburn, FL, and UT. Despite being picked 7th in the SEC, D1 has TN ranked 14th overall.

2026 SEC Season Preview • D1Baseball

The SEC is loaded with national title contenders once again, but the depth of the league is as impressive as ever.

d1baseball.com

Predicted Order of Finish​

1. LSU
2. Texas
3. Mississippi State
4. Arkansas
5. Auburn
6. Florida
7. Tennessee

But we’re going to make Hoover, right?

 

[Bigvalley84]

I watched it on YouTube , they said that was mostly because of all the coaching changes on the staff and said several times Tn was really talented , if TV were still here we wouldn’t be 7th , that’s ok with me and hopefully we won’t have as much pressure on us

 

[rockytop25]

D1 Baseball doesn't think the 2026 BaseVols team will get it done in 2026. They picked UT finishing 7th in the SEC and pointed to “inexperienced roster and a new coaching staff”. The article is behind a paywall but I’m linking it regardless. They picked LSU to win the SEC followed by TX, MSU, Ark, Auburn, FL, and UT. Despite being picked 7th in the SEC, D1 has TN ranked 14th overall.

2026 SEC Season Preview • D1Baseball

The SEC is loaded with national title contenders once again, but the depth of the league is as impressive as ever.

d1baseball.com

Predicted Order of Finish​

1. LSU
2. Texas
3. Mississippi State
4. Arkansas
5. Auburn
6. Florida
7. Tennessee

Sounds like everyone is cautious because of how A&M went last year.

 

[TheBigOne10]

7th boy this is going to be a fun year!

 

[Ritzwatch]

If we are 7th in the league, there will be some AAA Caliber ball being played in the SEC this year.

 

[Ringgoldvols]

D1 Baseball doesn't think the 2026 BaseVols team will get it done in 2026. They picked UT finishing 7th in the SEC and pointed to “inexperienced roster and a new coaching staff”. The article is behind a paywall but I’m linking it regardless. They picked LSU to win the SEC followed by TX, MSU, Ark, Auburn, FL, and UT. Despite being picked 7th in the SEC, D1 has TN ranked 14th overall.

2026 SEC Season Preview • D1Baseball

The SEC is loaded with national title contenders once again, but the depth of the league is as impressive as ever.

d1baseball.com

Predicted Order of Finish​

1. LSU
2. Texas
3. Mississippi State
4. Arkansas
5. Auburn
6. Florida
7. Tennessee

So much of the SEC schedule is determined by the 5 teams you don’t play-( Texas, Miss.State, Arkansas, all very favorable)
5 teams you play at home
5 teams you play on road
Who you play early
Who you play late
Consecutive weeks on road or home

Tennessee has one of 3 toughest SEC schedule this year

 

[knoxvol52]

Nobody cares what D1 Baseball thinks.... Elander is going to shock the World ...




Edit: "oh the sky is falling" crowd needs to stay in the FF or the Basketball Forum this season, don't need the negativity up in here ...

 

[NighthawkVol]

D1 Baseball doesn't think the 2026 BaseVols team will get it done in 2026. They picked UT finishing 7th in the SEC and pointed to “inexperienced roster and a new coaching staff”. The article is behind a paywall but I’m linking it regardless. They picked LSU to win the SEC followed by TX, MSU, Ark, Auburn, FL, and UT. Despite being picked 7th in the SEC, D1 has TN ranked 14th overall.

2026 SEC Season Preview • D1Baseball

The SEC is loaded with national title contenders once again, but the depth of the league is as impressive as ever.

d1baseball.com

Predicted Order of Finish​

1. LSU
2. Texas
3. Mississippi State
4. Arkansas
5. Auburn
6. Florida
7. Tennessee

Good.

 

[DonDiego]

D1 Baseball doesn't think the 2026 BaseVols team will get it done in 2026. They picked UT finishing 7th in the SEC and pointed to “inexperienced roster and a new coaching staff”. The article is behind a paywall but I’m linking it regardless. They picked LSU to win the SEC followed by TX, MSU, Ark, Auburn, FL, and UT. Despite being picked 7th in the SEC, D1 has TN ranked 14th overall.

2026 SEC Season Preview • D1Baseball

The SEC is loaded with national title contenders once again, but the depth of the league is as impressive as ever.

d1baseball.com

Predicted Order of Finish​

1. LSU
2. Texas
3. Mississippi State
4. Arkansas
5. Auburn
6. Florida
7. Tennessee

 

[wku vol]

Even thought the D1 guys are really connected with college baseball, there is obviously some concern that Tony V and his enormous personality plus Frank and his wizardry, were the main reason for success the last few years. It's understandable that there will be skepticism all around. I wouldn't call it a slight to Elander and the rest of the staff, but it is going to be a great thing for Josh to point out to the team. It's a "show me" situation. So....show 'em.

 

[taylorvol]

IIRC, the BaseVols were preseason #34 before the 2023 season. It’s great when they are underestimated.

EDIT: it was preseason 2022.

 

[Illinoisvolfan2]

I guess this is what happens when you lose who was arguably the best college baseball coach in the country

 

[taylorvol]

I guess this is what happens when you lose who was arguably the best college baseball coach in the country

Agreed. Not only Vitello, but BaseVols lost Frank Anderson, Luke Bonfield, Sean McCann, and Quentin Eberhardt as well. All but Bonfield joined Vitello with the Giants. Bonfield left in the Summer for Pitt. All were HUGE losses to the coaching and support staff, and were arguably top 5 in their respective crafts. McCann and Bonfield were ridiculously underrated.

 

[txbo]

Even thought the D1 guys are really connected with college baseball, there is obviously some concern that Tony V and his enormous personality plus Frank and his wizardry, were the main reason for success the last few years. It's understandable that there will be skepticism all around. I wouldn't call it a slight to Elander and the rest of the staff, but it is going to be a great thing for Josh to point out to the team. It's a "show me" situation. So....show 'em.

I think "show me" is a good way to put it.

It's also a safe pick. No embarrassment if we do better or worse.

 

[docholiday]

So much of the SEC schedule is determined by the 5 teams you don’t play-( Texas, Miss.State, Arkansas, all very favorable)
5 teams you play at home
5 teams you play on road
Who you play early
Who you play late
Consecutive weeks on road or home

Tennessee has one of 3 toughest SEC schedule this year

It won't matter.

This team is stacked and stacked again. Good luck.

 

[Proud Army Wife]

It won't matter.

This team is stacked and stacked again. Good luck.

Right, it’s not like we just replaced them with scrubs lol.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Right, it’s not like we just replaced them with scrubs lol.

Anxious to see if Eleander can hold his mouth right over there in the dugout. I don’t think i’ve ever seen him chew on a toothpick. So many things to learn…

 

[Orange.]

So much of the SEC schedule is determined by the 5 teams you don’t play-( Texas, Miss.State, Arkansas, all very favorable)
5 teams you play at home
5 teams you play on road
Who you play early
Who you play late
Consecutive weeks on road or home

Tennessee has one of 3 toughest SEC schedule this year

Sankey gonna Sankey.

 

[feathersax]

I think "show me" is a good way to put it.

It's also a safe pick. No embarrassment if we do better or worse.

We'll show 'em all in the regular season & in HOOVER! GBO.

 

[NighthawkVol]

IIRC, the BaseVols were preseason #34 before the 2023 season. It’s great when they are underestimated.

I don't think we were top 10 preseason in 2022.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

7th is a bit harsh but understandable. I would have picked us 5th. I’m not that high on Florida or Miss State. First year for O’Conner at MSU and even though he’s one heck of a coach, I would be shocked if he finished Top 3 in his first year there.

 

[NighthawkVol]

I guess this is what happens when you lose who was arguably the best college baseball coach in the country

I think Tennessee baseball is Miami football of the 80s.

New blood program. Had never won a NC before Vitello/Schnellenberger arrived. Even though each program had some intermittent minor success in the past, that Coach invigorated the program and unlocked the uber success. Rest of the country hates them, mainly due to their success and arrogance. Vitello/Schnellenberger move on. Miami football kept rolling with Johnson, Erickson, and later, Davis/Coker.

As great as Vitello is, I think we keep it going. Like Miami, the beast has been unlocked and let out of the cage. We will continue to bring in talent (this roster is better than last year's, IMO). And we are replacing great coaches with great coaches.

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

Tennessee baseball is a lot more fun when we go into a season underestimated, with a chip on our shoulders, and then we go out and shove it in all the doubters/skeptics faces and make them eat their words

 

[docholiday]

I think Tennessee baseball is Miami football of the 80s.

New blood program. Had never won a NC before Vitello/Schnellenberger arrived. Even though each program had some intermittent minor success in the past, that Coach invigorated the program and unlocked the uber success. Rest of the country hates them, mainly due to their success and arrogance. Vitello/Schnellenberger move on. Miami football kept rolling with Johnson, Erickson, and later, Davis/Coker.

As great as Vitello is, I think we keep it going. Like Miami, the beast has been unlocked and let out of the cage. We will continue to bring in talent (this roster is better than last year's, IMO). And we are replacing great coaches with great coaches.

Minus the powder