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Nebraska Lands No. 1 Seed as CFP Bubble Pressure Mounts Before Rankings Release

Coaches question the playoff’s incentives ahead of Tuesday’s penultimate rankings.

Overview

  • Undefeated Nebraska (30-0) is the top overall seed in the 64-team NCAA women’s volleyball bracket, with Kentucky, Texas and Pittsburgh joining as No. 1 seeds.
  • Opening rounds are set for Dec. 4–6 on campus sites, with the Final Four at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center on Dec. 18 and the championship on Dec. 21.
  • The CFP selection committee unveils its Week 15 rankings Tuesday night ahead of conference championships that will set the final 12-team field under the five-highest-ranked champions model.
  • Texas coach Steve Sarkisian warned that record-first evaluations could deter marquee nonconference scheduling, while Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea said his 10-2 team merits inclusion and cited perceived bias.
  • Projections indicate BYU must beat Texas Tech to secure a berth, Alabama’s status could swing with the SEC title game, and Miami remains on the at‑large bubble after routing Pittsburgh.