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In this September 2026 interview with WRAL, North Carolina baseball head coach Scott Forbes reflected on the program’s run to the 2026 College World Series national championship series and discussed the state of the program as fall workouts get underway.Key takeaways from Forbes’ discussion include:

• College Baseball’s Surge in Popularity: Forbes emphasized that college baseball is experiencing unprecedented growth (“booming”) across the country. He pointed to record television viewership, packed stadiums in Omaha and campus ballparks, increased fan engagement, and growing investment across collegiate athletic programs as signs that the sport has reached a whole new tier of national prominence.
• Reflecting on the 2026 Title Run: Following UNC’s deep postseason push to the national finals, Forbes credited the team’s chemistry, toughness, and selflessness. He highlighted how meaningful the experience was for the program and the fan base to compete on college baseball’s biggest stage.
• Turning the Page for Fall Ball: Despite the momentum of reaching the championship series, Forbes stressed that success in Omaha does not automatically carry over. With the typical roster changes brought by the MLB Draft, graduation, and the transfer portal, fall ball is focused on re-establishing their identity, building pitching depth, and ensuring new players adopt the program’s standards.
• Sustaining Long-Term Expectations: Forbes addressed the challenge of following up a championship appearance, noting that the goal for the Tar Heels remains returning to Omaha and finishing the job, while continuing to cultivate the strong clubhouse culture that brought them there.