Jay Johnson is trying to lead LSU baseball to its second College World Series title in three seasons, while also juggling the transfer portal and House settlement uncertainties, on a trip to Omaha.

LSU baseball has made the College World Series once in three seasons under coach Jay Johnson, winning the national title in its lone trip to Omaha in 2023.

JAY JOHNSON: Yeah, I think he's one of the best pitchers in the country. I know he was First Team All-SEC. I'm sure he was an All-American. I mean, we tried to get him. He's really good.

Like all the other major publications, Baseball America feels Jay Johnson's club is one of the best in America, ranked No. 2 in the Preseason Top 25 poll.

LSU is officially off to Omaha as the Tigers left Alex Box at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday to begin the trek up north for the College World Series. Coach Jay Johnson had a few… ...

The LSU baseball team turned into a juggernaut in 2025, but that’s not to say it was always destined to win a championship.

Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers are College World Series Finals bound after stunning the Arkansas Razorbacks on Wednesday night at Charles Schwab Field. LSU advanced to 3-0 in Omaha with a pair of ...

Jun 22, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Jay Johnson hoists the trophy after winning the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images© On3 ...

The Tigers won Friday's series opener against Omaha 4-2 but suffered their first defeat of the year in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday, 5-4, before bouncing back in Game 2 with a 12-1 victory.

JAY JOHNSON: Yeah, I think he's one of the best pitchers in the country. I know he was First Team All-SEC. I'm sure he was an All-American. I mean, we tried to get him. He's really good.