LSU and Arkansas sit atop the betting odds to capture the 2025 National Championship with all eyes on the pair of Southeastern Conference foes. The National Championship Odds: LSU

The NCAA Men's College World Series kicks off Friday in Omaha with eight teams vying for a national championship.

The eight teams in Omaha have combined for 74 appearances in the College World Series and 16 national championships.

Arkansas opened a 7-1 lead with a five-run fourth inning. Logan Maxwell hit a grand slam off AJ Russell, the Vols' third pitcher of the inning. The Razorbacks loaded the bases on singles by Cam Kozeal and Reese Robinett, followed by an intentional walk to Charles Davalan to set up a force play.

College World Series field is set with eight teams fighting for a national championship in Omaha. This year features an entirely new field representing seven different conferences. Following an exciting weekend in the Super Regionals,

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