Mississippi State has clinched the top 25 no matter what happens.
If Mississippi State wins all 2 remaining games and every other team's results stay frozen.
Current standing with no further games forced.
Median across simulated seasons (P5 #11 – P95 #12). Samples every remaining game using calibrated win probabilities, so competitors stumbling moves the dial.
If Mississippi State is eliminated as quickly as the bracket allows and others' results stay frozen.
Mississippi State is mathematically locked into the top 25. Even losing every remaining game leaves them at #25 or better.
| Date | Opponent | Win → | Loss → | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSat, May 30 | Starkville Regional W R2Cincinnati | #9 |
Mississippi State has clinched the top 25 no matter what happens.
If Mississippi State wins all 2 remaining games and every other team's results stay frozen.
Current standing with no further games forced.
Median across simulated seasons (P5 #11 – P95 #12). Samples every remaining game using calibrated win probabilities, so competitors stumbling moves the dial.
If Mississippi State is eliminated as quickly as the bracket allows and others' results stay frozen.
Mississippi State is mathematically locked into the top 25. Even losing every remaining game leaves them at #25 or better.
| Date | Opponent | Win → | Loss → | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSat, May 30 | Starkville Regional W R2Cincinnati | #9 |
| 5 |
| NSun, May 31 | Starkville Regional finalWinner of NCAA-R14-2026-L2 | #8 | #13 | 5 |
| 5 |
| NSun, May 31 | Starkville Regional finalWinner of NCAA-R14-2026-L2 | #8 | #13 | 5 |