B1G Baseball & Beyond: Iowa’s Crucial Games, Creighton's Strong Season, Notre Dame's Surge

In this episode of B1G Baseball and Beyond, hosts Burke Granger and Patrick Ebert delve into the latest in Midwest and Big Ten baseball action. They discuss Iowa's upcoming critical series against Oregon State and Oregon, Creighton's successful season under Coach Ed Servais, and Notre Dame's recent surge in the ACC. Burke also provides insights from his visit to Kent State vs. Ball State, and they highlight standout performances from Cincinnati's Kerrington Cross and Missouri State's Nick Rodriguez. The episode also covers the ongoing Big Ten rankings and previews the hosts' upcoming coverage plans. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout 01:53 Big Ten Baseball Rankings Update 02:56 Iowa's Performance and Challenges 04:19 USC and UCLA Weekend Recap 07:32 Big Ten Tournament Contenders 13:28 Kent State's Comeback in the MAC 18:24 Iowa's Postseason Prospects 24:18 Big Ten Tournament Speculations 24:36 West Coast Dominance in College Baseball 28:24 Kansas vs. Cincinnati Recap 32:37 Creighton Blue Jays' Strong Season 36:44 Notre Dame's Impressive Run 39:45 Nick Rodriguez's Hitting Streak 42:51 Weekend Plans and Conference Tournaments The D1Baseball Podcast is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors —your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball! D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! And if you’re a super-fan of college baseball, you can subscribe and watch all of our podcasts on the D1Baseball YouTube Channel . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .