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Alabama Secures No. 1 Seed; SEC Dominates Bracket

5/11/2026

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Alabama claimed the No. 1 seed despite a 7-1 loss to Texas.
On May 10 2026 the committee announced the 64-team bracket and hosts.
The SEC received 12 bids, including six of the top eight seeds.
Nebraska entered as the No. 4 seed and will host a regional with South Dakota, Louisville, Grand Canyon.
Texas Tech fell to the No. 11 seed despite a 52-6 record and will face Florida or Gainesville winner.

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Story summary

Alabama claimed the No. 1 seed despite a 7-1 loss to Texas.
On May 10 2026 the committee announced the 64-team bracket and hosts.
The SEC received 12 bids, including six of the top eight seeds.
Nebraska entered as the No. 4 seed and will host a regional with South Dakota, Louisville, Grand Canyon.
Texas Tech fell to the No. 11 seed despite a 52-6 record and will face Florida or Gainesville winner.