The Ole Miss Rebels are set to take on North Carolina in what should be a thrilling first round matchup in Omaha.The Tar Heels are an extremely talented team, as they hit the ball exceptionally well and did not lose many games during the 2026 season. The Tar Heels finished with an impressive 50-12 record.The Rebels are one of five SEC teams to make it to Omaha, as Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, and Georgia also advanced to Nebraska.Schedule and Times AnnouncedOle Miss Rebels' Tristan Bissetta (32) celebrates victory as Auburn Tigers take on Ole Miss Rebels during the NCAA Super Regional game two at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Ole Miss Rebels defeated Auburn Tigers 5-3 clinching the series. | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesOle Miss will begin its Omaha run on Friday at 6 p.m. on ESPN, taking on North Carolina. If the Rebels come away with a win, they will move on to Sunday, June 14 at 6 p.m. on ESPN to face the winner of West Virginia and Troy. If they lose to North Carolina on Friday, they will play at 1 p.m. on Sunday against the loser of the West Virginia and Troy matchup.The two other teams on Ole Miss’ side of the bracket are the Troy Trojans, who have had an amazing run so far, and the West Virginia Mountaineers, two strong teams that will play each other before facing Ole Miss.It is important for Ole Miss to keep winning to avoid extra games, allowing both pitchers and hitters to get more rest for later games.Ole Miss in Omaha: History and Keys to a Title RunOle Miss baseball team captain Tim Elko leads the crowd in the \"Hotty Toddy\" during a celebration of the National Champion Rebel baseball team, winners of the College World Series, at Swayze Field in Oxford, Miss., Wednesday, June 29, 2022.