TITLE: Texas Tech tops the preseason Power 10 softball rankings for 2026
TEXT: It is time for my preseason Power 10 rankings for the 2026 college softball season.
There's been a lot of debate for the No. 1 team, but I went with Texas Tech. This is a team that made it to the national championship series last year, led by NiJaree Canady, and now the Red Raiders added another ace in Kaitlyn Terry, along with Mia Williams, Jazzy Burns, Taylor Pannell and more. Texas Tech has an onslaught of talent on top of what it already returns.
The reigning national champions return Teagan Kavan, Reese Atwood and a dangerous lineup looking to repeat. You could even argue this team as No. 1.
Oklahoma is at No. 3 and is looking scary heading into 2026. The Sooners have one of the best lineups in the country, led by Ella Parker and Kasidi Pickering, and then they brought in an elite pitching staff with Sydney Berzon and Miali Guachino.
Most have Tennessee at No. 4, but I went with the Oregon Ducks in my Power 10. The Ducks look to return to the Women's College World Series, led by Lyndsey Grein in the circle. You've also got some big bats returning with Rylee McCoy and Stefini Ma'ake and then...
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