In the latest D1Baseball Field of 64 Projections, several changes have taken place, shaking up the NCAA baseball tournament picture. As conference tournament week kicks off, teams are vying for their spot in the top rankings.

One significant change in the projected field is in the top eight seeds, where Wake Forest has dropped out, making way for Big 12 regular season champions, Oklahoma. With a three-game lead and a strong RPI standing, Oklahoma has secured their place in the top eight seeds. Meanwhile, Georgia rounds out the remaining spot in the top eight.

Several teams, including Florida State, Oregon State, NC State, and Virginia, are still in contention for top eight seeds. Their performance in the conference tournaments will play a crucial role in determining their fate. Notably, both Oregon State and NC State seem to be on an upward trajectory, showing promise as they head into the tournaments.

The battle for hosting rights and spots in the top 16 remains fluid as conference tournament week begins. Wake Forest, after dropping out of the top eight, now needs a strong run in the ACC tournament to secure a spot among the top 16 teams. Mississippi State finds itself at the 17th spot, trailing behind Indiana State, East Carolina, and Oklahoma State. However, the final spot in the top 16 is currently occupied by Oklahoma State, thanks to their strong performance in the Big 12.

Looking at the conference breakdown, the SEC leads the pack with 11 teams in the projected field, followed closely by the ACC with eight teams, and the Big 12 with seven. The Sun Belt conference showcases its strength with five teams represented, while the Pac-12 has three teams and a rising stock for potentially adding a fourth team, California. The Coastal Athletic Association also has three teams in the field, emphasizing their competitiveness. Other conferences have two or fewer teams among the Field of 64.

As the tournament picture continues to evolve, the latest projections reveal the last four teams that secure a spot in the tournament: Coastal Carolina, Troy, Vanderbilt, and UNC Wilmington. On the other hand, the first four teams that narrowly miss out are Cincinnati, Louisville, California, and Xavier.

With changes expected to occur as conference tournaments progress, the NCAA baseball tournament remains fluid until Selection Monday. The D1Baseball forums provide a space for fans to discuss this evolving story and other updates related to the tournament.

The field is set for an intense and unpredictable tournament, with teams battling it out in the conference tournaments to solidify their spot in the NCAA baseball tournament's Field of 64.