Texas Longhorns Secure No. 2 National Seed, Prepare to Host Star-Studded NCAA Regional Featuring UTSA, Kansas State, and Houston Christian

In a thrilling development for college baseball fans, the Texas Longhorns have officially been awarded the No. 2 overall national seed in the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament. The news confirms that the storied program will host one of the most compelling and talent-rich regionals in this year’s postseason, featuring formidable opponents in UTSA, Kansas State, and Houston Christian. This marks the Longhorns’ 64th appearance in the NCAA Tournament—extending their status as one of the most consistently dominant programs in collegiate baseball history.

With postseason play set to unfold at the iconic UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, excitement is rapidly building around what many are already calling one of the most competitive regionals in the bracket. Texas fans are hopeful that this latest campaign could culminate in another trip to Omaha for the College World Series.

The Longhorns have long been synonymous with excellence in college baseball, and their No. 2 national seed is just the latest example of their consistency. This year’s squad, led by Head Coach David Pierce, powered through a tough regular season schedule in the Big 12 Conference, compiling an impressive record and securing major wins against top-ranked programs.

Coach Pierce praised his team’s resilience and depth during Monday’s media availability. “This group has shown a rare kind of toughness all season,” Pierce said. “They’ve stayed focused through the ups and downs, and now they’re reaping the rewards. But our journey is far from over.”

This marks the 38th time the Longhorns will host an NCAA regional, a record among all Division I programs. It is also the third time in the last four years that Texas has earned a national seed.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is enjoying a breakout season and enters the tournament with one of the most balanced teams in the country. Known for their explosive offense and strong bullpen, the Roadrunners are considered by many analysts to be the most dangerous No. 2 seed in the tournament.

Kansas State, a familiar Big 12 rival, brings grit and a chip on their shoulder. The Wildcats have come up just short of a deep postseason run in recent years and will be looking to make a major statement in Austin. Their pitching staff is among the most underrated in the country, and their lineup has shown the ability to generate runs in a hurry.

Houston Christian University (HCU) may be the underdog in the regional, but they’ve proven time and again that they can punch above their weight. After winning their conference tournament in dramatic fashion, the Huskies are riding a wave of momentum and come to Austin with nothing to lose.

Every team in this regional has earned their spot,” Coach Pierce said. “You have to respect each of them. We’ll have to play our best baseball to come out of this.”

Tickets for the Austin Regional sold out within hours of the announcement. With the regional set to kick off Friday, anticipation is boiling over among Longhorns faithful. The sea of burnt orange expected at Disch-Falk Field will no doubt provide Texas with a true home-field advantage.

This is what you live for as a college baseball player,” said Texas third baseman Cade Hartman. “To be in front of our fans, with everything on the line—it doesn’t get any better.”

The team will rely heavily on its pitching rotation, anchored by ace right-hander Landon Wilcox and complemented by an aggressive bullpen that has become known for its strikeout potential. At the plate, sophomore slugger Jake Ramirez has emerged as a breakout star, leading the team in home runs and RBIs.

As the Longhorns prepare to take the field, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A regional victory would advance them to the Super Regional round—one step closer to their ultimate goal of reaching Omaha and competing for a national championship.

Texas last reached the College World Series in 2022, and fans are hungry to return. With the blend of experience, youthful energy, and home-field advantage, this year’s squad could be the one to make it happen.

“Being the No. 2 seed is a great honor, but it doesn’t mean much unless we back it up with wins,” said senior outfielder Malik Johnson. “We’ve worked all year for this moment. Now it’s time to deliver.”

With powerhouse programs arriving in Austin and national eyes watching, the Texas Longhorns are once again at the center of the college baseball universe. Their legacy is long-established—but the next chapter begins now.