2026 NCAA Tournament Selection Show Reaction

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers and Mark Etheridge react to the unveiling of the 2026 NCAA tournament field.00:00 Bracket Is Set00:23 Mercer Snub Debate01:21 Sun Belt vs Bubble Teams02:18 Kentucky Gets In03:44 Seeding Surprises05:26 S Curve Seeding Theory07:47 Last Four In Out08:56 Committee Favoritism Check10:16 Toughest Regionals11:07 Oregon State, USC Undervalued13:05 Starkville Draw Talk15:13 Best 1 vs 4 Matchups16:34 Georgia Tech Looks Unstoppable17:40 First-Time Hosts Pressure19:21 Super Regional Pairings22:20 Teams To Watch, NC State23:11 How Our Projections Did24:24 No Outrage This Year24:47 Committee Process Has Improved27:26 Wrap-Up and Bracket ChallengeKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!Is your favorite team in the SEC? Make sure to check out our Highway To Hoover podcast with Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/h2h-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/41nyqSvOr maybe you're a fan of ACC baseball? Then you need to check out the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast with Daron Vaught and Bradley Smart on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/etc-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/4tBUuF9D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.