What happened: MLB.com has broken down the eight teams that have advanced to the Men's College World Series in Omaha. The bracket is now set following the conclusion of the super regional round, locking in the programs that will play for the national championship.

Why it matters: Reaching Omaha is the defining benchmark of the college baseball season, and the eight teams that have advanced now stand four wins from a title. The double-elimination format in Omaha rewards pitching depth and bullpen stamina, making rotation health the central storyline entering the tournament.

What to watch: Bracket play opens in Omaha, where the field is split into two four-team pods before the winners meet in the best-of-three championship series.