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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 16 MIN

Low Oxygen Teams in the SEC and ACC [D1 Daily]

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On this episode of D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons dive in on 14 "middle of the pack" SEC and ACC teams hovering around .500 in league play with three weeks left. They debate where they have the most conviction and which programs are in “low oxygen” mode. They flag NC State as a major concern due to injuries and a difficult remaining schedule, and discuss Kentucky’s need for health amid a volatile stretch. They also touch on Kansas State’s urgency around Dee Kennedy, Florida’s high expectations tied to its pitching staff, and UC Santa Barbara’s tournament hopes behind Jackson Flora’s 0.78 ERA.00:00 Welcome00:43 Low Oxygen Zone Setup02:11 ACC - Low Oxygen Zone10:52 SEC - Low Oxygen Zone13:18 Kansas State Bubble Status14:09 Florida Expectations15:42 Santa Barbara's Jackson Flora16:10 Wrap UpFor athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®. For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!SUBSCRIBEApple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-AppleSpotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9DqYouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-subIs your favorite team in the SEC? Make sure to check out our Highway To Hoover podcast with Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/h2h-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/41nyqSvOr maybe you're a fan of ACC baseball? Then you need to check out the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast with Daron Vaught and Bradley Smart on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/etc-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/4tBUuF9See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons dive in on 14 "middle of the pack" SEC and ACC teams hovering around .500 in league play with three weeks left. They debate where they have the most conviction and which programs are in “low oxygen” mode. They flag NC State as a major concern due to injuries and a difficult remaining schedule, and discuss Kentucky’s need for health amid a volatile stretch. They also touch on Kansas State’s urgency around Dee Kennedy, Florida’s high expectations tied to its pitching staff, and UC Santa Barbara’s tournament hopes behind Jackson Flora’s 0.78 ERA.00:00 Welcome00:43 Low Oxygen Zone Setup02:11 ACC - Low Oxygen Zone10:52 SEC - Low Oxygen Zone13:18 Kansas State Bubble Status14:09 Florida Expectations15:42 Santa Barbara's Jackson Flora16:10 Wrap UpFor athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for baseball and softball programs across the professional and collegiate ranks, including being the Official Synthetic Turf of MLB®. For more information, please visit https://astroturf.com/Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at https://kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!SUBSCRIBEApple: https://d1ba.se/Pod-AppleSpotify: https://d1ba.se/40Ne9DqYouTube: https://d1ba.se/yt-subIs your favorite team in the SEC? Make sure to check out our Highway To Hoover podcast with Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/h2h-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/41nyqSvOr maybe you're a fan of ACC baseball? Then you need to check out the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast with Daron Vaught and Bradley Smart on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/etc-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/4tBUuF9 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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