Texas jumped to No. 2 in the Week 6 NCAA softball rankings after earning seven first-place votes, though Tennessee remains atop the poll with a perfect 27-1 record. The Longhorns' rise came at the expense of Texas Tech, which fell to No. 3 despite its 27-2 record. The top two teams won't meet during the regular season, setting up a potential postseason showdown.

Florida State and Texas Tech will face off Wednesday at 6 p.m. on ACC Network, offering the first top-10 matchup since the rankings shifted. This game could create a shakeup in next week's poll, as both teams are riding momentum. Nebraska's Alexis Jensen earned Big Ten Pitcher of the Week honors after going 2-0 against Michigan with a 3.14 ERA and 107 strikeouts over 64.2 innings this season.

LSU's Char Lorenz made a spectacular catch that became the top moment of the week, though the Tigers split their series with Texas A&M, winning the finale 7-2 after dropping two weekend games. Grand Canyon remains undefeated at 30-0 and faces Oklahoma State Tuesday at 7 p.m. on Mountain West Network. With Florida and Tennessee set to clash Friday at 6 p.m. on SEC Network+, the coming week promises several high-stakes matchups that could reshape the national landscape.