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

Here's a closer look at LSU baseball's opponents at the College World Series, including Arkansas, UCLA and Murray State. Our LSU baseball coverage is brought to you in part by Our Lady of the Lake Health,

Will Arkansas baseball claim its first national title? Here's why the Hogs will — and won't — win the College World Series later this month.

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.

OMAHA, Neb. — A look at the eight teams competing in the College World Series, which starts Friday at Charles Schwab Field. (Capsules in order of CWS opening games. Coaches’ records through super regionals) Coach: Kevin Schnall (53-11 in 1 year at Coastal Carolina and overall)

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,

Why are Arkansas and LSU, the top two seeds remaining in NCAA baseball tournament, playing in College World Series? Explaining CWS bracket, format.

OMAHA, Neb. — The Arkansas Razorbacks will kick off their 12th College World Series appearance with a high-stakes showdown against SEC rival LSU on Saturday, June 14. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha and will air live on ESPN.