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

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 Welcome 00:43 Low Oxygen Zone Setup 02:11 ACC - Low Oxygen Zone 10:52 SEC - Low Oxygen Zone 13:18 Kansas State Bubble Status 14:09 Florida Expectations 15:42 Santa Barbara's Jackson Flora 16:10 Wrap Up For 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 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 to receive 15% off your first order!

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This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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