Florida and Arkansas start the 2023 season at the top of the always-stacked SEC, which has plenty of contenders and intrigue in store as usual.

Despite losing their top two pitchers, the UCF Knights aren’t backing down from playing a challenging schedule in their final season before entering the Big 12.

No softball program endured as much of an emotional roller coaster in the last year as James Madison University. The Dukes spent the fall getting to know each other on a deeper level.

With their two aces back in the circle, a veteran catcher and a web gem-worthy shortstop, Georgia Tech has a strong foundation in place for 2023.

Jo Evans wasn’t desperate to find a job. But the chance to lead the UC Santa Barbara program was something the Hall of Fame coach had always wanted to do.

South Carolina dipped into the transfer portal in the offseason to help fix some glaring needs. The Gamecocks hope it helps end a two-year NCAA drought.

Florida State head coach Lonni Alameda will be inducted into the 2023 NFCA Hall of Fame. Other members of the class include Carol Bruggeman, John Byrne and Kim Wilson.

Following a run to the Women’s College World Series, Florida has returned to the field this fall with a more dynamic offense and added arms in the circle.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pitching reinforcements were needed for Georgia, and the Dawgs addressed that with the addition of a quality transfer. That and more in the Georgia Fall Report.

Missouri’s pitching staff has expanded to nine this season, which means head coach Larissa Anderson has been spending more time in the bullpen. That and more in Mizzou’s 2023 Fall Report.

The Clemson Tigers have a rare freshman class of just one player for 2022-23. But they added three graduate transfers to help bolster their veteran experience. That and more in the Clemson Fall Report.

Karina Gaskins and Payton Tidd return, but there’s a change in the Notre Dame program that hasn’t happened in 17 years. That and more in the Irish Fall Report.

Ole Miss has welcomed a bunch of impact newcomers to the 2022-23 roster. But nobody has attracted as much attention as one fluffy addition. That and more in the Ole Miss Fall Report.

As the weather turns crisp, Virginia Tech is enjoying some “Tea Time” between the coaches and players to get to know each other better. That and more in the Hokies Fall Report.

Coming off an outright SEC regular-season title and tournament title, Arkansas has reloaded for 2022-23 with a strong freshmen class and key transfers. That and more in the Hogs Fall Report.

ESPN’s Meg Aronowitz was named a 2022 Sports Business Journal Game Changer. Aronowitz has been instrumental in helping the growth of college softball.

After 29 years as the lead assistant at Michigan, Bonnie Tholl was promoted to take over her alma mater’s program. She discussed her emotions with Rhiannon Potkey in our Coaches in New Roles/Places series.

A matchup between Oklahoma and UCLA highlights the schedule for the 2023 Mary Nutter College Classic, which runs Feb. 23-26 in Cathedral City, Calif.

Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso signed a new landmark deal with an well-deserved new salary.

Tina Kramos wondered if she’d ever become a head coach. But after 23 years as a loyal assistant, she was promoted to take over at Illinois State. She discusses the move with Rhiannon Potkey in the Coaches in New Places/Roles series.