# @randysilvertv on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=-YVeC8eXqcQ
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-17T23:30:31.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Randy Silver (@randysilvertv) — https://gondola.cc/randysilvertv

## Caption

OMAHA, Neb. —   The Men's College World Series is filled with unique storylines every year.

Few are as personal as the one involving the Branch family.

For the first time in College World Series history, brothers are competing for opposing teams in Omaha. Older brother Colby Branch plays for Georgia, while younger brother Kyle Branch suits up for Oklahoma.

The two grew up in Allen, Texas, spending countless hours on baseball fields together before eventually taking different paths to college baseball's biggest stage.

Their father, Rusty Branch, has enjoyed watching the moment unfold.

"We went out and played putt-putt this morning," Rusty said. "Got to see the two younger brothers as well. It's just a great deal with your family and a great moment to recognize what a cool accomplishment this is."

The brothers' personalities differ.

Rusty describes Colby as more reserved and internal, while Kyle is more outwardly competitive.

"Colby's more internal competitive and Kyle's just in-your-face competitive," Rusty said.

Ironically, despite Kyle becoming a Sooner, the family has long had ties to Oklahoma. Rusty joked that Colby's email address even included "Boomer Sooner" growing up.

Still, neither brother arrived at college as a highly touted recruit.

"They weren't five-star athletes," Rusty said. "They've just done the most with what they were given."

Baseball has been a family affair for years.

Rusty coached all four of his sons in youth baseball and joked that his coaching career often ended when other parents realized he wasn't actually a baseball expert.

"I don't like to brag, but I'm a really, really good T-ball coach," he said with a laugh.

The College World Series has also meant long days for the Branch family.

With Georgia and Oklahoma both playing in Omaha, parents and siblings have spent entire days at Charles Schwab Field, including one stretch where they watched both teams play on the same day.

"It sounds exhausting, but I wasn't tired," Rusty said. "I was filled with joy and excitement."

For Rusty, the experience is about more than baseball.

He takes pride in the character his sons have displayed throughout their careers.

"They're good kids," he said. "They've done the most with what they've got, and I'm proud of them."

The family also recognizes the sacrifices required to reach this point — years of practices, travel and time spent chasing a dream.

"It means everything," Rusty said. "I've always said it'll be interesting when we get to heaven and ask if it was worth it. It was worth it."

No matter how the College World Series ends, the Branch family knows they'll remember this week forever.

After all, not many families get to watch two brothers live out the same dream on college baseball's biggest stage.

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Randy Silver | @randysilvertv | https://gondola.cc/randysilvertv | Reporter/Journalist |

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