An annual showcase of the best in college baseball, the 2022 NCAA Men’s College World Series (MCWS) is near its crescendo. As of this writing, seven teams are left in the tournament and vying for the 2022 championship. With 2021 winner Mississippi State already eliminated, a new champion will rise to take the throne. The remaining teams are as follows in no particular order: Ole Miss, Stanford, Auburn, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Notre Dame. With the tournament set to conclude later this month, SBS takes a closer look at the top four squads favored to win the championship.
Below, SBS will go into more detail on each squad, how they got to this point and who will be the ultimate victor in the tournament.
| Favorites to Win The 2022 NCAA Men's College World Series |  |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Sooners | +175 |
| Ole Miss Rebels | +325 |
| Arkansas Razorbacks | +325 |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | +850 |
After crushing Central Michigan in the regional round, OU advanced to the Super Regionals for a showdown with Virginia Tech. In that series the Sooners were able to outlast the Hokies 2-1, thus propelling them to the College World Series stage. As of this writing, Oklahoma is coming off a triumphant 6-2 victory over Notre Dame, securing them a spot in the finals of bracket one in the tournament. The Sooners duo of Peyton Graham (71 RBI’s) and Tanner Tredaway (.381 batting average) have been marvelous this season for Oklahoma and the key to their future World Series chances.
Ole Miss is coming off a 5-1 upset win over Auburn and are geared up for another SEC showdown with Arkansas. Prior to their entrance in this year’s College World Series stage, the Rebels ran through the Coral Gables regional with impressive wins over Miami and Arizona. After dispatching Arizona in the opening round, the Rebels were then able to squeak past the Hurricanes, 2-1. In a rematch with the Wildcats in the regional finals, Ole Miss blasted Arizona to the tune of a 22-6 victory. The Rebels then went on to sweep Southern Miss (2-0) in the Super Regionals and now find themselves with a great opportunity to do even more damage.
Winners of the Stillwater regional, Arkansas has dominated their competition up to this point. In regional contests against Grand Canyon and Oklahoma State, the Razorbacks won both contests by a combined margin of 15 runs. While they did falter in the regional final against the Cowboys, they were able to rebound in their game three against the Cowboys to secure the regional crown. The Razorbacks then swept North Carolina in the Super Regionals and now find themselves with another showdown with Ole Miss.
The last showcase on our list, Notre Dame has made a habit of getting runs when they need to. In their regional round in Statesboro, the Irish notched two one score wins (both over Texas Tech) and also a two-run victory over Georgia Southern to claim the regional crown. The Irish then were able to knock off Tennessee, two games to one, in the Super Regionals thus vaulting them into the College World Series. Though they have found wins at clutch times throughout the tournament, they are coming off a loss to Oklahoma this past weekend and will need to rebound against Texas A&M.
Prediction: The Sooners have been the most consistent team in this year’s field and are in many ways the team to beat. Take Oklahoma to close things out here.
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As a devout aficionado of sports, Chris Boline has carved a career within the athletic realm. A skilled scribe, he boasts a decade-long portfolio that encompasses coverage of the NBA G League, the Los Angeles Chargers, football and basketball across the country. Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris is deeply invested in his community and dedicates his leisure hours to serving on boards, collaborating with community organizations, and cherishing the company of loved ones. CURRENTLY Business Development and freelance sports writing RESIDES IN Reno, NV EDUCATION University of Nevada BS and MBA EXPERTISE -Sports writing proficiency in: NFL, NBA, UFC, boxing, golf, and some motor sports -Topical news -Promotional and marketing ideas/updates -Business development Summary Chris Boline serves in a business development sales capacity as his day job. He has previously held sales/marketing positions with The Applied Companies (TAC), KTVN 2 News and the NBA G League’s Reno Bighorns, affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. He is a Reno native and is a member of various community boards including the Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, NCET and the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA). Chris graduated from the University of Nevada in 2015 with a bachelors in management and economics and also earned his MBA from Nevada in 2023. More about Chris: Past president of the College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) 2022-23 Two-time honoree for University of Nevada Alumni Chapter of the Year (Nevada Sagebrush Alumni Chapter, 2017 & COBAA, 2021) 2021 NCET award for Professional Services Organization of the Year with TAC Northern Nevada Human Resources Association 2020 Best Places to Work-Northern Nevada, Second Place with TAC 2016-17 Reno Bighorns MVP from the Sacramento Kings The Nevada Sagebrush editor-in-chief 2013-15 Associated Collegiate Press 2015 Four-year Non-daily Newspaper Pacemaker honoree University of Nevada, Reno College of Business Dean's List honoree (5x) from 2011-2015 Nevada Press Association award for Best Sports Column – Community in 2015 Education
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