CLINCHED: Southern Miss CAPTURES Sun Belt Title—Are the Eagles NATIONAL SEED Material?

Southern Miss clinched the Sun Belt tournament with back-to-back wins, fueling debate over their national seed chances. With power hitting from Matthew Russo, plus dominant pitching from Colby Allen, the Golden Eagles outclassed Troy and Louisiana, securing both regular-season and tournament championships. But does their RPI and strength of schedule make them a lock for one of college baseball’s top eight seeds? Dave Schultz breaks down Southern Miss’s postseason resume, the Sun Belt’s likely NCAA bids, and the bubble drama facing Troy and Texas State. Key topics include the committee’s approach to RPI, the impact of non-conference scheduling on mid-majors, and whether powerhouse conferences like the SEC and ACC get preferential treatment over deserving Sun Belt teams. Can Southern Miss leverage its momentum and hosting advantage, or will selection politics leave them just short of national seed status?