Bracketology: Michigan vs. Nebraska is rare battle between No. 1 seeds
- 1 seeds in the latest run of the CBS Sports bracketology model will be in action against formidable conference opposition early this week, and at least one of...
- 1 seed as it heads to Ann Arbor to put its undefeated record on the line against the Wolverines.
- Though, it still is not a top-10 team in any of the analytics-oriented metrics that appear on its NCAA team sheet.
Each of the No. 1 seeds in the latest run of the CBS Sports bracketology model will be in action against formidable conference opposition early this week, and at least one of them is guaranteed to lose. That’s as of two of them will be playing each other on Tuesday night,when Michigan hosts Nebraska in a seismic Big Ten clash.
Nebraska is holding on to the final No. 1 seed as it heads to Ann Arbor to put its undefeated record on the line against the Wolverines. The Cornhuskers are 10.5-point underdogs, which reflects an analytics profile that is lagging behind its resume. with the nation’s No. 2 strength of record and as one of two unbeaten high-major teams left along with Arizona, Nebraska’s body of work is strong
Though, it still is not a top-10 team in any of the analytics-oriented metrics that appear on its NCAA team sheet. In fact, the Cornhuskers rate a paltry 17th in the BPI. Upsetting Michigan on the road would help narrow the disparity between Nebraska’s record and its ratings.
But even if Nebraska loses, the CBS Sports Bracketology model projects that it could still remain a No. 1 seed. Taking a road loss against a team as strong as Michigan wouldn’t leave much of a mark on the Cornhuskers’ resume.
Bracketology top seeds
Check out the full field of 68 at the CBS Sports Bracketology hub.
Conference breakdown
When it comes to heft at the top of the field, the Big Ten and Big 12 are clearly the top dogs. Those two conferences account for eight of the top 12 spots in the bracket entering Monday night’s action.
Though, the SEC reclaimed the led in total number of bids over the weekend as bubble teams Missouri and Texas both picked up conference victories to nudge the conference’s tally back to 11.
Also on the rise was the Big 12, which went from seven bids to eight after TCU’s road victory over Baylor elevated the Horned Frogs into the field. Falling from 10 bids to nine was the ACC, as Stanford dropped out of the field following a 12-point home
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