Big Ten

TEAM TO BEAT

NEBRASKA

he Cornhuskers won the Big Ten last year, finishing 3.5 games ahead of Maryland for their second title since joining the conference. They then pushed Arkansas to the brink in the regional final. Now, Nebraska enters 2022 as the Big Ten favorites. From last year’s team it must replace All-American shortstop/reliever Spencer Schwellenbach, ace Cade Povich and leading hitter Jaxon Hallmark, but still return plenty. Third baseman Max Anderson impressed as a freshman, and Griffin Everett gives the club an experienced hand behind