Tennessee baseball, the No. 1 national seed, is slated to face off against the No. 8 seed, Florida State, in the College World Series opener. The Vols, with a record of 55-12 under coach Tony Vitello, are aiming for a successful third trip to the CWS in four years. On the other hand, the Seminoles, with a 47-15 record and the No. 8 national seed, are showing promise after an impressive performance in the NCAA tournament. Florida State remains undefeated in the tournament, showcasing their strength with dominant wins in the super regional. However, history shows that Tennessee has struggled in CWS openers under Vitello, going 0-2 in previous matchups. As the highly anticipated game approaches, fans are eager to see if the Vols can overcome their past setbacks and secure a victory against Florida State.