start in lower even lane, finish in the lane assigned
| W | World | 52.94 | Richardson, Harris, Merritt, Oliver | USA Blue | 4/25/2015 | Des Moines, IA |
| A | American | 52.94 | Richardson, Harris, Merritt, Oliver | USA Blue | 4/25/2014 | Des Moines, IA |
| C | College Outdoor | 53.94 | Taylor, Townsend, Ryan, Fergurson | South Carolina | 4/25/2003 | Philadelphia, PA |
| Lane | Team | Squad | Seed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ARKANSAS ST. | A | 1:00.56 |
| 5 | MISS STATE | A | 57.43 |
| 7 | ALCORN ST. | A | DNS |