Photos: 2026 College World Series, June 12
See photos of all the game action from the first day of the 2026 College World Series in Omaha.
Four F-16 fighter jets from the South Dakota Air Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing based in Sioux Falls performs a fly over before game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia stretches before a Men's College World Series practice at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia stretches before a Men's College World Series practice at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Chris Eskina, left, and Adam Judge play cornhole as they tailgate before the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Marcie Campbell, left, sits with Dylan Litzinger, 8, as they tailgate before the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Jake Antolak, center, plays with his children, Lynden, 7, and Colson, 4, as they tailgate before the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Brad McClain opens a can of beans beside a mannequin named “Jolene,” during a tailgate before the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Ole Miss branded cookies are seen at tailgate before the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Family members Mallory Barry and Jacob, 5 months, tailgate before the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's head coach Steve Sabins speaks during a press conference at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026. Sabins won the National College Baseball Writers of America Mike Martin National Coach of the Year.
Texas' Sam Cozart (35) speaks during a press conference after winning the National College Baseball Writers of America stopper of the year at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Georgia's Daniel Jackson (3) becomes emotional while speaking after winning the 2026 Dick Howser Trophy during a press conference at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Georgia's Daniel Jackson (3) poses with the Dick Hower Trophy at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Ben Lumsden (24) catches a fly ball hit by Troy's Aaron Piasecki (2) during the first inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
A look inside Charles Schwab Field as Troy takes on West Virginia during the first inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Chansen Cole (35) pitches against Troy during the first inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Armani Guzman (5) celebrates after stole home past Troy's Jimmy Janicki (5) during the first inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Armani Guzman (5) steals home to score a run past Troy's Jimmy Janicki (5) as West Virginia's Sean Smith (11) steps out of the way during the first inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026. Home plate umpire Jason Bradley is at left.
West Virginia fans cheer on after a run against Troy during the second inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Gavin Kelly (2) throws to first base after fielding a ground ball to second base during the second inning in game one against Troy of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Troy's Sean Darnell (37) runs to second base during the second inning in game one against West Virginia of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Troy's Sean Darnell (37) scores a run against West Virginia during the second inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Troy's Sean Darnell (37) celebrates after scoring a run against West Virginia during the second inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Troy's Jabe Boroff (8) celebrates after hitting in two runs during the second inning in game one against West Virginia of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Tyrus Hall (8) steps back onto second base as Troy's Sean Darnell (37) drops the ball during the third inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Troy's Blake Cavill (34) high-fives Drew Nelson (22) after Cavill scored on a hit by Steven Meier (1) during the third inning in game one against West Virginia of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Troy's Drew Nelson (22) steals second base below West Virginia's Matt Ineich (17) during the third inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Paul Schoenfeld (6) dives for a ball hit by Troy's Sean Darnell (37) during the third inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia players cheer on after a home run hit by Sean Smith (11) during the third inning against Troy in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Sean Smith (11) celebrates after hitting a home run against Troy during the third inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Troy's Benjamin Stubbs (31) pitches during the third inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Ian Korn (18) pitches against Troy during the fifth inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Troy's Jimmy Janicki (5) steals second base past West Virginia's Matt Ineich (17) during the fifth inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Tyrus Hall (8) steps back on first base as Troy's Blake Cavill (34) catches the ball during the fourth inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Tyrus Hall (8) rounds second base before scoring a run against Troy during the fourth inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Troy's Benjamin Stubbs (31) is relieved by Zach Crotchfelt (17) in the fourth inning in game one against West Virginia of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Fans attempt to catch a foul bal hit by West Virginia's Matt Ineich (17) during the sixth inning in game one against Troy of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Ben Lumsden (24) runs to third base during the sixth inning in game one against Troy of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia fans cheer on during the seventh inning in game one against Troy of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Troy's Jimmy Janicki (5) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against West Virginia during the seventh inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Ian Korn (18) throws out Troy's Sean Darnell (37) at first base during the eighth inning in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Matt Ineich (17) connects during the eighth inning in game one against Troy of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia's Ben McDougal (55) embraces catcher Matthew Graveline (0) after defeating Troy, 7-5, in game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
West Virginia players sing "Country Roads" with fans after defeating Troy, 7-5, to win game one of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina players embrace before game two against Ole Miss of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Jason DeCaro (29) pitches during the first inning in game two against Ole Miss of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Ole Miss' Taylor Rabe (50) pitches against North Carolina during the first inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Jason DeCaro (29) pitches against Ole Miss during the fourth inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Fans watch on as North Carolina takes on Ole Miss during the fifth inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Gavin Gallaher (5) connects during the first inning against Ole Miss in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Cooper Nicholson (1) rounds second base on the way to third base during the second inning against Ole Miss in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Fans watch on as North Carolina's Jason DeCaro (29) pitches against Ole Miss during the third inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Ole Miss' Brayden Randle (1) advances to third base on a hit by Collin Reuter (20) during the third inning against North Carolina in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Ole Miss' Dom Decker (12) celebrates on second base next to North Carolina's Gavin Gallaher (5) during the third inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026. Decker hit in Ole Miss' Brayden Randle (1).
Ole Miss' Dom Decker (12) slides into second base below North Carolina's Gavin Gallaher (5) during the third inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026. Decker hit in Ole Miss' Brayden Randle (1).
Ole Miss' Hayden Federico (9) catches a fly ball hit by North Carolina's Gavin Gallaher (5) during the third inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Ole Miss' Taylor Rabe (50) pitches against North Carolina during the fourth inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Ole Miss' Judd Utermark (27) connects against North Carolina during the fifth inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Fans wave their shirts in the air during the sixth inning between Ole Miss and North Carolina in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Ole Miss' Hayden Federico (9) rounds second base on the way to third base during the sixth inning against North Carolina in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Jason DeCaro (29) cheers after striking out Ole Miss' Austin Fawley (24) during the sixth inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Owen Hull (8) hits a home run during the sixth inning against Ole Miss in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
The North Carolina bullpen cheers on after a home run by Owen Hull (8) against Ole Miss during the sixth inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Ole Miss' Tristan Bissetta (32) catches a fly ball next to Hayden Federico (9) hit by North Carolina's Erik Paulsen (44) during the sixth inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Ole Miss' Taylor Rabe (50) is relieved during the sixth inning against North Carolina in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Caden Glauber (27) pitches against Ole Miss during the seventh inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Ole Miss' Dom Decker (12) celebrates as he scores a run against North Carolina during the seventh inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Jason DeCaro (29) reacts as he is relieved during the seventh inning against Ole Miss in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Ole Miss' Hudson Calhoun (23) pitches against North Carolina during the seventh inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Carter French (18) bunts during the seventh inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Ole Miss' Tristan Bissetta (32) catches a fly ball hit by North Carolina's Jake Schaffner (2) during the seventh inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026. North Carolina's Tyler Howe (12) scored on the play.
North Carolina's Tyler Howe (12) scores a run past Ole Miss' Austin Fawley (24) during the seventh inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Cooper Nicholson (1) slides into third base on a hit by Tyler Howe (12) during the eighth inning against Ole Miss in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Colin Hynek (23) hits a three-run home run as he, Ole Miss' Austin Fawley (24) and home plate umpire Derek Mollica watch on against Ole Miss during the eighth inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Colin Hynek (23) celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against Ole Miss during the eighth inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina head coach Scott Forbes reacts as North Carolina's Colin Hynek (23) celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against Ole Miss during the eighth inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Cooper Nicholson (1) slides into third base on a hit by Tyler Howe (12) during the eighth inning against Ole Miss in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Colin Hynek (23) hits a three-run home run as he, Ole Miss' Austin Fawley (24) and home plate umpire Derek Mollica watch on against Ole Miss during the eighth inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina's Colin Hynek (23) celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against Ole Miss during the eighth inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
North Carolina head coach Scott Forbes reacts as North Carolina's Colin Hynek (23) celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against Ole Miss during the eighth inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 12, 2026.
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