2022 Fall Report: Louisiana

Stocked with young talent, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns are hoping a challenging schedule will lead to postseason success in 2023. Accepting their roles will be a key to the puzzle.

Tennessee underwent a major roster overhaul with 13 new players added to the program. It made fall practices and games extremely competitive.

For Oklahoma, the fall isn’t about finding out if it still has All-Americans. It’s about finding out if those All-Americans are ready to be Sooners.

At NC State, the home run mindset means more than an outcome at the plate.

The philosophy should help a handful of newcomers that are expected to make an impact this season.

New Texas Tech coach Craig Snider and some intriguing pitching additions could help the Red Raiders find stability after recent upheaval in Lubbock.

An infusion of young talent combined with plenty of veteran experience has led to a lot of optimism at LSU. That and more in the LSU Fall Report.

The schedule for the 2023 Clearwater Elite Invitational was released on Thursday. Find out what five games the D1Softball staff is interested to see.

Michigan State head coach Sharonda McDonald-Kelley joins the D1Softball Podcast this week. Season 3 is presented Bat Club USA.

Minnesota is a mixture of familiar faces like Natalie DenHartog and Autumn Pease and new ones such as Jess Oakland and Jacie Hambrick.

The added depth should help the Gophers in 2023.

For a South Dakota State program that still has the talent to go places, a new coach who is excited to be in Brookings looks like a perfect fit.

Duke added two new members to the coaching staff in the offseason. The Blue Devils have spent the fall getting better acquainted with each other after a historic Super Regional run.

With a talented group of newcomers, including a new hitting coach, bolstering some key veterans, Boston College hopes to build in the ACC.

Nebraska head coach Rhonda Revelle joins the D1Softball Podcast this week.

Season 3 is presented Bat Club USA.

After having multiple players hampered by injuries in 2022, Auburn’s biggest priority during the fall has been getting healthier. That and more in the Auburn Fall Report.

Following their Super Regional run, the Mississippi State Bulldogs have become more recognizable around town. They are trying to build on that momentum during the fall.

Lexi Kilfoyl is one of more than a dozen newcomers adjusting to life in Stillwater. With Kelly Maxwell still around, don’t expect the winning to stop.

Penn State improved its win total by 25 games in 2022. With Bailey Parshall back and an offensive that looked stellar in the fall, head coach Clarisa Crowell is excited for what is to come.

Former Oklahoma star Jocelyn Alo is heading home to play professional softball. The home run queen announced Thursday she’s been traded to the Oklahoma City Spark.

The D1Softball Podcast is back for Season 3! Tara Henry welcomes Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy.

The Alliance Fastpitch, EL1Sports announced a partnership on Thursday. The goal is will create a platform to support the professional development of former and current fastpitch players in instruction, facility management, business development, and general corporate careers.

The University of San Diego needed to add more power to the lineup. The Toreros hope they found it with their freshman class. That and more in the USD Fall Report.

Can Virginia makes it second-ever postseason appearance in 2023?

The pieces seem like they are there to do so. The Cavaliers return most of their lineup, a athletic stud freshman, and fifth-year pitcher Jenny Bressler.

Iowa State returns one of softball’s most stable rosters, but an intriguing group of newcomers will compete for time as the Cyclones try to return to the NCAA tournament.

Maryland welcomes seven newcomers who look to make an immediate impact in the field and at the plate. That and more in the Terps’ Fall Report.

The NCAA Division I Council has approved legislation that would turn the volunteer position in college softball into a full-time role.

The D1Softball Podcast is back for Season 3! Tara Henry welcomes Texas head coach Mike White.

Michigan junior Kaylee Rodriguez thought she had a hip flexor injury. It turned out to be cancer. It comes just a few months after her brother’s own battle with the disease.

Louisville has a balanced mix of youth and experience. It’s certainly displayed in the battery between fifth-year ace Taylor Roby and freshman catcher Sarah Gordon.

More on the Cardinals in our Fall Report:

With a young returning core and a big class of newcomers, Kansas may be able to catch its breath and starting building on its foundation.

A stong freshman class gives Kentucky more firepower as the Wildcats begin preparing for the 2023 season. That and more in the Kentucky Fall Report.