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Nebraska's No. 1 Seed? Here's the Catch.

By November 28, 20252 min read
Nebraska's No. 1 Seed? Here's the Catch.

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The 2025 NCAA Volleyball Tournament selection show is the kind of TV that demands popcorn. This Sunday, November 30, at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN, the full 64-team bracket goes live. We're talking automatic bids, at-large surprises, and the ultimate question: Who's really taking that No. 1 seed?

Nebraska's Dominance Faces Scrutiny

Nebraska is strutting into this tournament with an undefeated 18-0 record in Big Ten play. They’ve been bossing the court all season, and right now, they're the projected No. 1 overall seed. But hold up—Pitt is also sniffing around that top spot. The Panthers have been tearing up the ACC and have the kind of experience you can't ignore.

SEC Shake-Up: Kentucky Takes the Crown

Meanwhile, the SEC finally threw down their first conference tournament in 20 years. Guess who came out on top? Kentucky. They pulled off a wild 3-2 reverse sweep against Texas in a game that left jaws on the floor on November 25. Talk about making a statement.

What's at Stake in the Selection Show?

Sunday isn't just about Nebraska and Pitt, though. The committee's going to hand out 33 at-large bids. These are the wild cards, the game-changers. Teams with killer schedules and records that just couldn't snag that automatic ticket. This show's got drama written all over it.

The Path to Kansas City

First and second rounds kick off December 4. Fast forward to December 21, and we’ll be watching the championship match live from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. That place is legendary for a reason.

This tournament? It's anyone's game. Nebraska might be the favorite, but don't sleep on Kentucky or Pitt. Sunday will set the stage. And from there… it could be chaos.

Source: red94.net

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