OSU Arrives in Tuscaloosa as One of College Baseball's Hottest Teams

Winners of 13 of their past 17, the Cowboys have found their stride after a season defined by injuries and early adversity

Daniel Allen

May 26, 2026 - 6 min read

The Oklahoma State Cowboys watch from the dugout during the Big 12 Baseball Tournament against Kansas on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Surprise Stadium. OSU enters the Tuscaloosa NCAA Regional having won 13 of its past 17 games, outscoring opponents by a wide margin during that stretch. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

OSU Arrives in Tuscaloosa as One of College Baseball's Hottest Teams — The Oklahoma State Cowboys watch from the dugout during the Big 12 Baseball Tournament against Kansas on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Surprise Stadium. OSU enters the Tuscaloosa NCAA Regional having won 13 of its past 17 games, outscoring opponents by a wide margin during that stretch. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics

For much of his tenure, Josh Holliday has followed Selection Monday with a strict routine.

On most years, the Oklahoma State head coach — now in his 14th season at the helm — spent the morning hours telephoning other coaches and pundits. Gathering information regarding his team's destination for regionals, and potential opponents it might encounter. Hours later, the unveiling of OSU's regional location, swiftly followed by rigorous preparation for its draw.

This year was different.

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