The NCAA baseball tournament is just two weeks away, and Arkansas baseball fans have plenty to track as the Razorbacks fight for postseason positioning. While the Hogs are likely headed on the road for the NCAA Tournament, they're making a strong case to stay close to home at Baum-Walker Stadium.
Currently ranked No. 14 with a 34-18 record, Arkansas has hosted a regional in seven of the past eight seasons. But with an RPI outside the top 20, the Razorbacks are projected as a No. 2 seed for the first time since 2022. Still, momentum is building—Dave Van Horn's squad just took two of three games in SEC series against both Ole Miss and Oklahoma, giving their resume a much-needed boost.
The regular season wraps up this weekend with a road trip to Kentucky, followed by the SEC tournament before Selection Monday. The NCAA Tournament kicks off May 29, with the College World Series wrapping up June 22. Here's where the latest projections place the Hogs:
USA TODAY sends Arkansas to the Hattiesburg Regional as the No. 2 seed, hosted by No. 10 overall seed Southern Mississippi. The Razorbacks would open against Purdue, with the winner advancing to face either the Golden Eagles or the regional's fourth team. This group is paired with the Tallahassee Regional hosted by No. 7 Florida State.
D1Baseball forecasts a trip out west to the Eugene Regional, hosted by No. 16 Oregon. Arkansas would open against Gonzaga, with the Ducks and Wright State on the other side of the bracket. This regional is paired with the Los Angeles Regional hosted by No. 1 Texas—a tough potential Super Regional matchup.
Baseball America also points west, projecting the Razorbacks as the No. 2 seed in the Los Angeles Regional hosted by Southern California. Arizona State and Oral Roberts round out the field, and this group is paired with the Austin Regional hosted by No. 6 Texas.
PeaRatings joins the chorus, sending Arkansas to Los Angeles as well. The theme is clear: the Hogs are likely looking at a road regional, but with the right finish to the regular season and a strong SEC tournament showing, they could still make a case to host.
For Razorback fans, the next few weeks are all about building momentum and proving this team belongs in the postseason conversation. Whether they're in Fayetteville or headed west, Arkansas has the talent to make some noise.