The scramble to build a competitive schedule, grueling road trips and a team bus snafu highlighted Oregon State's road back to national title contention

It was 10 weeks and three days ago, during one of their many road adventures, when the Oregon State Beavers cruised through Omaha in a bus and passed a notable college baseball landmark. Coach Mitch Canham rose to his feet and pointed out of the window,

Led by a fearless freshman pitcher and coaching staff filled with national title-winners, OSU will arrive in Omaha with lofty goals this week.