The greatest show on dirt began with a thrilling start on Friday as Coastal Carolina used an 8th-inning two-out RBI single and some clutch pitching to overcome Arizona and extend their nation-leading win streak to 24 consecutive games.

Here are eight facts to know about the teams fighting for the NCAA baseball title at the 2025 College World Series in Omaha.

With five of the eight teams in Omaha entering the NCAA College World Series with shorter than 10-to-1 odds, baseball fans are in for an unpredictable CWS.

Davis went from starring as a two-way player at Malvern Prep to setting the home run freshman record at Louisville. His next stop: A trip to Omaha to compete in the College World Series.

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.

In the top of the ninth, the Hurricanes threatened with runners on first and second with one out, but came up short as the Cardinals shut the door to seal the win.