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      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/ncaa-tournament-2026-bracket-simulation-predicts-surprising-upsets-best-sleepers-march-madness-picks/",
      "title": "NCAA Tournament 2026 bracket: Simulation predicts surprising ...",
      "snippet": "Top 2026 March Madness bracket upset picks. One South Region surprise the model has identified: No. 9 Iowa defeats No. 8 Clemson in the first ..."
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      "url": "https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/tourney/2026/03/17/march-madness-upset-predictions-final-four-picks-to-help-fill-out-ncaa-tournament-bracket-2026/89193610007/",
      "title": "March Madness bold predictions: Top upset picks, surprises, sleepers",
      "snippet": "What's most popular March Madness upset pick? How about a Sweet 16 surprise and a Final Four dark horse. See our NCAA Tournament 2026 ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48223542/ncaa-tournament-upsets-first-round-giant-killers-march-madness-2026",
      "title": "Most probable first-round upsets in the men's 2026 NCAA tournament",
      "snippet": "Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament. Jay Bilas. Men's March Madness 2026 bracket: Get to know all 68 teams. Myron Medcalf."
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      "url": "https://www.ncaa.com/video/basketball-men/2026-03-17/andy-katz-breaks-down-his-2026-march-madness-bracket",
      "title": "Andy Katz breaks down his 2026 March Madness bracket - NCAA.com",
      "snippet": "Andy Katz runs through each region in his official men's 2026 March Madness bracket predictions, joined by Wayne Staats."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7123628/2026/03/17/march-madness-expert-bracket-picks-duke-champion/",
      "title": "Expert picks for the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket: Why Brendan ...",
      "snippet": "The Athletic has live coverage of the First Four from 2026 Men's March Madness. Let's try this again. Last postseason, I picked Duke — the ..."
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      "title": "March Madness 2026: Ranking every men's NCAA tournament First ...",
      "snippet": "Using KenPom ratings as a barometer, here's how the 36 games rank in terms of competitiveness — from most to least: West No. 8 Villanova vs ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://www.si.com/betting/2026-college-basketball-national-championship-odds-vs-kenpom-rankings-which-teams-have-value",
      "title": "2026 College Basketball National Championship Odds vs. KenPom ...",
      "snippet": "Vanderbilt +7500 (KenPom Net Rating: 12) · Virginia +7500 (KenPom Net Rating: 13) · Nebraska +10000 (KenPom Net Rating: 14) · Tennessee +12000 ( ..."
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      "url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/comments/1rviaau/kenpom_data_analysis_for_predicting_champion/",
      "title": "KenPom data analysis for predicting champion : r/CollegeBasketball",
      "snippet": "There are currently 30 teams with a KenPom Offensive Efficiency Rating of 120 or higher. 163 upvotes · 28 comments. Community Info Section. r ..."
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    {
      "url": "https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ncaab/ncaa-tournament-bracket-based-using-kenpom-ratings-sgc/",
      "title": "Updated KenPom Rankings for the 2026 NCAA Tournament - BetMGM",
      "snippet": "Updated KenPom Ratings for all teams ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, including Offensive & Defensive rankings."
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      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2026-ncaa-tournament-bracket-ranking-every-team-march-madness-1-to-68/",
      "title": "2026 NCAA Tournament bracket: Ranking every team playing in ...",
      "snippet": "Hubert Davis' team ranks outside the top 30 at KenPom in offensive and defensive efficiency as well. But it beat Duke, has a key veteran guard ..."
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      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7125224/2026/03/17/march-madness-2026-player-injuries-caleb-foster-mikel-brown/",
      "title": "Key March Madness injuries to know while filling out your men's ...",
      "snippet": "Key March Madness injuries to know while filling out your men's NCAA Tournament bracket ; Jaylin Stewart, UConn · Braden Huff, Gonzaga · Nolan ..."
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      "url": "https://www.nbcsports.com/mens-college-basketball/news/march-madness-injuries-to-know-updates-for-key-players-ahead-of-the-mens-ncaa-tournament",
      "title": "March Madness injuries to know: Updates for key players ahead of ...",
      "snippet": "Duke. Caleb Foster (foot fracture) - Out, but could return later in tournament. Patrick Ngongba II (foot soreness) - Questionable."
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      "title": "March Madness: 4 tourney teams ripe to make an early exit",
      "snippet": "Purdue and North Carolina are among the big-name teams that are vulnerable heading into the NCAA tournament."
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      "url": "https://www.rotowire.com/cbasketball/article/college-basketball-injuries-ncaa-tournament-march-madness-first-round-108144",
      "title": "College Basketball Injuries: March Madness First Round - RotoWire",
      "snippet": "NCAA Tournament injuries to consider are reviewed. Discover which player are in, out or uncertain before filling out your brackets for March ..."
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      "url": "https://www.si.com/college-basketball/key-injuries-to-remember-mens-march-madness-bracket",
      "title": "Key Injuries to Remember When Filling Out Your Men's March ...",
      "snippet": "A number of contenders are dealing with crucial injuries on their rosters heading in the NCAA tournament. Michael McDaniel| in 17 hours."
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  "content": "site: media \\| arena: general \\| pageType: stories \\|\nsection: \\| slug: ncaa-tournament-2026-bracket-simulation-predicts-surprising-upsets-optimal-sleepers-march-madness-picks \\| sport: other \\| route: article\\_single.us \\|\n6-keys: media/spln/other/reg/free/stories\n\n[Skip to Main Content](https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/ncaa-tournament-2026-bracket-simulation-predicts-surprising-upsets-optimal-sleepers-march-madness-picks/#page-content)\n\nClose\n\nSign in with your TV provider\n\nIf not listed, please contact your TV provider.\n\n![[object Object] Logo](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/2020/04/22/e9ceb731-8b3f-4c60-98fe-090ab66a2997/screen-shot-2020-04-22-at-11-04-56-am.png)\n\nAll ProvidersXfinity\n\n# NCAA Tournament 2026 bracket: Simulation predicts surprising upsets, optimal sleepers, March Madness picks\n\n## When does the March Madness 2026 schedule start, and when are 2026 NCAA Tournament brackets due? The 2026 March Madness bracket begins on Thursday, March 19\n\n[![            Owen OBrien     ](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2025/03/11/9a7f99c2-75ab-49f4-86c3-2001ec566a2b/thumbnail/80x80/bdc68afed3aca70c15cd858408c55f65/owen-obrien-500.png)](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/owen-obrien/)\n\nBy\n[Owen OBrien](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/owen-obrien/)\n\n1 hr ago\n•\n3 min read\n\n\n![byu.jpg](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/03/12/cf07fb46-76cf-4e01-a2e4-2b31b224152f/thumbnail/770x433/c3134288da12a4692f973459f8e9624a/byu.jpg)Imagn Images\n\nThe 87th NCAA Tournament has arrived, with the first national champion crowned back in 1939. There have been 37 schools that have won a national title, including 15 capturing multiple championships entering the 2026 March Madness bracket. Six programs have claimed 17 of the last 21 titles, and they are blue bloods of the sport. UConn (5 titles), UNC (3), Florida (3), Duke (2), Kansas (2) and Villanova (2) have had dynastic runs over this span and will be favored by many in 2026 NCAA Tournament picks.\n\nVillanova is the lowest seed among those teams at No. 8 in the West Region, and the Wildcats are 0-5 versus ranked teams this season. This is Nova's first NCAA bracket appearance since Jay Wright's retirement, so it will be intriguing to see if the program prestige he established can carry over. Before you make your 2026 NCAA Tournament predictions, [see the 2026 March Madness bracket picks from the proven computer model at SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2026-sportsline-upset-bracket-full-of-surprises/#ttag=03162026_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_ncaa_model_MMupsetbracket1).\n\nTwo years ago, SportsLine's computer simulation nailed massive upsets, including huge wins by No. 11 Oregon over No. 6 South Carolina, No. 11 NC State over No. 6 Texas Tech, No. 10 Colorado over No. 7 Florida. Last year, SportsLine's computer simulation nailed massive upsets, including calling both 9-seeds that advanced in the first round, No. 12 Colorado State over No. 5 Memphis, and No. 6 BYU advancing to the Sweet 16. The model has beaten over 91 percent of all CBS Sports bracket players in four of the past seven tournaments.\n\nThis model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, has nailed 25 first-round upsets by double-digit seeds since its inception in 2016 and nailed UConn's championship run in 2024. It nailed 12 teams in the Sweet 16 and correctly predicted all four Final Four teams a year ago.\n\nThe SportsLine Projection Model simulates every college basketball game 10,000 times. It entered conference tournament week on a sizzling 14-2 run on its top-rated over/under [college basketball](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/expert-picks/) [picks](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/expert-picks/) dating back to last season, and is on a 28-21 run on top-rated CBB side picks. You shouldn't even think about making a pick [without seeing what their model has to say](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2026-sportsline-upset-bracket-full-of-surprises/#ttag=03162026_agg_cbssp"
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      "title": "Most probable first-round upsets in the men's 2026 NCAA ...",
      "snippet": "Only five double-digit seeds won in the first round of the 2025 men's NCAA tournament, and two were 10-seeds, which don't qualify as Giant ..."
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  "content": "site: media \\| arena: collegebasketball \\| pageType: stories \\|\nsection: \\| slug: ncaa-bracket-2026-march-madness-upsets \\| sport: collegebasketball \\| route: article\\_single.us \\|\n6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories\n\n[Skip to Main Content](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-bracket-2026-march-madness-upsets/#page-content)\n\nClose\n\nSign in with your TV provider\n\nIf not listed, please contact your TV provider.\n\n![[object Object] Logo](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/2020/04/22/e9ceb731-8b3f-4c60-98fe-090ab66a2997/screen-shot-2020-04-22-at-11-04-56-am.png)\n\nAll ProvidersXfinity\n\n# NCAA bracket 2026: Best March Madness seed upsets to target based on previous trends\n\n## Don't be afraid to select the worse seed; the payoffs are immense\n\n[![            Zachary Pereles     ](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2021/11/02/3b8ada1a-1684-4700-baf4-b9c6b7c51813/thumbnail/80x80/fa7e99a5f92230bade669258924ddd33/zach-pereles-700.png)](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/zachary-pereles/)\n\nBy\n[Zachary Pereles](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/zachary-pereles/)\n\n5 hrs ago\n•\n7 min read\n\n\n![Monmouth v Hofstra](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2026/03/18/6d0f916a-906c-4e55-afad-392f1199c141/thumbnail/770x433/38d24850b8f0f245c511d9c6112235f3/hofstra-1.jpg)Getty Images\n\nIt's the age-old question you ask yourself over and over and over again as you fill out your NCAA Tournament bracket: _Where are the upsets coming from?_\n\nPicking upsets is fun. Everyone loves Cinderella. No one ever rooted for Goliath against David unless you either 1) are actually a fan/alumnus of Goliath University or 2) have a lot riding on Goliath University in your bracket. And even then, sometimes, you have to admit you love the underdog's story.\n\nPicking upsets is also nerve-wracking. How much mid-major basketball did you _actually_ watch this year? Are you picking based on the five minutes you watched in their conference tournament? Following the experts? Liking their mascot? Hitting the upset is fun. The I-told-you-so feeling is fleeting, and I encourage you to embrace it. After all, [March Madness](https://cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/) bracket pools are fun. They're something everyone can rally around, die-hard sports fan, casual fan or \"My friend's aunt's cat sitter went there, so I'm picking them\" strategist. You have to enjoy the wins.\n\nCorrectly called upsets lead to winning brackets. Playing it safe leads to safe brackets. [As I wrote last year](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-bracket-2025-best-seed-upsets-to-target-in-this-years-tournament-based-on-previous-trends/), \"We're not here to have a 'pretty good bracket.' No one's ever gloated about a 10th-place finish in their bracket pool. We're here to win.\"\n\nBut how many upsets should we pick? That's why we're here to help. Let's start with the history. Since the 1985 expansion to 64 teams, here's what the seed-by-seed First Round matchups look like.\n\n_Clock is ticking for Brackets! Get back in your pools and enter our Bracket Challenge for your chance to_ **[_win a dream trip_](https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket?ftag=CBS-03-10aed4f)** _to the 2027 Final FourⓇ._\n\n|     |     |     |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| SEED VS. SEED | WIN-LOSS | WIN PCT. |\n| No. 9 vs. No. 8 | 83-77 | 0.519 |\n| No. 10 vs. No. 7 | 62-97 | 0.390 |\n| No. 11 vs. No. 6 | 62-98 | 0.387 |\n| No. 12 vs. No. 5 | 57-103 | 0.356 |\n| No. 13 vs. No. 4 | 33-127 | 0.206 |\n| No. 14 vs. No. 3 | 23-137 | 0.144 |\n| No. 15 vs. No. 2 | 11-149 | 0.069 |\n| No. 16 vs. No. 1 | 2-158 | 0.012 |\n\nLast year, two (9) seeds, two (10) seeds and two (12) seeds won in the First Round, and we also got one 11-over-6 upset. So knowing these upsets do happen -- and how often they occur -- is the first step.\n\nThe second step is actually getting them right. And for that, we're running through our favorite seed upset pick on every line.\n\n[![team logo](https://sports.cbs"
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      "url": "https://allfortennessee.com/tennessee-s-2026-ncaa-tournament-draw-is-an-absolute-nightmare-01kkssq1ds49",
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      "snippet": "SMU is the better match for Tennessee, in my opinion. They are a really good scoring team led by star Boopier Miller, who averages nearly 20 ..."
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      "title": "March Madness upset predictions: Ranking most likely first ...",
      "snippet": "No.​​ SMU, though, could cause the Vols some problems. The Mustangs have one of the nation's best backcourts in Boopie Miller, Jaron Pierre Jr. ..."
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      "url": "https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/2026-first-four-predictions-odds-start-time-line-spread-north-carolina-state-texas-expert-picks/",
      "title": "2026 First Four predictions, odds, time: NC State vs. Texas picks ...",
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      "snippet": "Texas and NC State will put on a show of offensive force in the 2026 NCAA Tournament First Four. Here's the CFN preview and prediction."
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      "url": "https://www.si.com/betting/texas-vs-nc-state-prediction-odds-key-player-to-watch-for-ncaa-tournament-first-four-01kkw6ewc6xt",
      "title": "Texas vs. NC State Prediction, Odds, Key Player to Watch for NCAA ...",
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      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/march-madness-2026-mens-first-four-live-updates-scores-results-bracket/FaqP8tALRmPJ/qUrhwdrnhidN/",
      "title": "NC State or Texas a bigger threat to BYU? - The Athletic",
      "snippet": "If you're rooting for first-round upsets, you might want to start by pulling for NC State to top Texas tonight."
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/byu-vs-texas-preview-preview-052450251.html",
      "title": "BYU vs Texas Preview: What to Watch, Keys to Game, Prediction",
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      "url": "https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/wisconsin-badgers-mens-basketball/89263/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-news-likeliest-12-seed-upset-high-point-panthers-ncaa-tournament-odds",
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      "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/high-point-panthers-wisconsin-badgers-202603190657/",
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      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/wisconsin/basketball/wisconsin-vs-high-point-breakdown-3-ways-the-badgers-can-beat-the-panthers",
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      "url": "https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/march-madness-2026-michigan-is-the-early-betting-favorite-after-selection-sunday-230319943.html",
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      "title": "Most probable first-round upsets in the men's 2026 NCAA tournament",
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      "url": "https://www.si.com/college/texas-tech/texas-tech-s-biggest-concerns-against-akron-in-march-madness-01kkwy053kh5",
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      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/AkronBeaconJournal/posts/its-akron-zips-vs-texas-tech-in-march-madness-bracket-heres-our-prediction-for-t/1681274833563901/",
      "title": "It's Akron Zips vs Texas Tech in March Madness bracket. Here's our ...",
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      "url": "https://www.gainesville.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2026/03/16/heres-what-the-odds-say-about-florida-basketballs-chances-to-win-march-madness/89119549007/",
      "title": "Is Florida basketball favored to win March Madness? Here ...",
      "snippet": "According to BetMGM, Florida stands at +650 with opening odds at +2000. Think you can beat our expert? Join USA TODAY's Bracket Challenge today."
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      "url": "https://www.si.com/betting/2026-college-basketball-national-championship-odds-every-teams-odds-to-win-march-madness-01kksr09emyn",
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      "url": "https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2026/03/16/heres-what-the-odds-say-about-florida-basketballs-chances-to-win-march-madness/89119549007/",
      "title": "Is Florida basketball favored to win March Madness? Here ...",
      "snippet": "According to BetMGM, Florida stands at +650 with opening odds at +2000. Think you can beat our expert? Join USA TODAY's Bracket Challenge today."
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      "url": "https://247sports.com/article/florida-gators-basketball-fourth-best-odds-to-win-ncaa-tournament-277911668/",
      "title": "Florida given fourth-best odds to win NCAA Tournament",
      "snippet": "Florida enters the 2025-26 NCAA tournament with +650 odds to cut down the nets come the national championship on April 6, according to BetMGM. The Gators have ..."
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      "snippet": "March Madness 2026: First-round schedule, game times, how to watch; NCAA tournament printable bracket. Tip times are set for all 32 first ..."
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      "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7121264/2026/03/16/march-madness-upsets-ncaa-tournament-2026-10-most-likely/",
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      "url": "https://www.tsn.ca/ncaa/article/most-probable-first-round-upsets-in-the-mens-2026-ncaa-tournament-n1-48223542/",
      "title": "Most probable first-round upsets in the men's 2026 NCAA tournament",
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      "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/the-12-vs-5-seed-upset-you-should-pick-in-your-march-madness-bracket-11680806",
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      "title": "Michigan is the early betting favorite after Selection Sunday",
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      "url": "https://www.hoopshq.com/bracketology/ncaa-west-regional-analysis-2026",
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  "content": "site: media \\| arena: collegebasketball \\| pageType: stories \\|\nsection: \\| slug: 2025-ncaa-tournament-bracket-ranking-every-team-playing-in-march-madness-from-no-1-to-68 \\| sport: collegebasketball \\| route: article\\_single.us \\|\n6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories\n\n[Skip to Main Content](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2025-ncaa-tournament-bracket-ranking-every-team-playing-in-march-madness-from-no-1-to-68/#page-content)\n\nClose\n\nSign in with your TV provider\n\nIf not listed, please contact your TV provider.\n\n![[object Object] Logo](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/2020/04/22/e9ceb731-8b3f-4c60-98fe-090ab66a2997/screen-shot-2020-04-22-at-11-04-56-am.png)\n\nAll ProvidersXfinity\n\n# 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket: Ranking every team playing in March Madness from No. 1 to 68\n\n## From best to worst, Matt Norlander lays out the need-to-knows about all 68 teams in this year's men's NCAA Tournament\n\n[![            Matt Norlander     ](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2016/05/25/209ff976-7132-40b6-8249-fe6e874880dd/thumbnail/80x80/7dcb32c00a38632ae5830135b26c5202/mattnorlandermug.png)](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/matt-norlander/)\n\nBy\n[Matt Norlander](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/matt-norlander/)\n\n\nMar 17, 2025\n\nat\n\n12:23 pm ET\n•\n38 min read\n\n\n![image.png](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2025/03/16/fc2b834e-82a2-4f53-bac1-4e8e148d4b0a/thumbnail/770x433/6f8e2d07b5b19fc738eee6084b153986/image.png)CBS Sports Graphic\n\nFinally: WE HAVE A BRACKET!\n\nEvery year, without fail, the anticipation and release of the NCAA Tournament field provides such a sports adrenaline rush. And though you're probably super eager to fill it out, let's take a look at every school populating the best event in sports.\n\nMy annual ranking of every team in the tournament is below. It's a broad overview of what to know, with the best players identified and a dash of nuggets spread throughout. I'm not paying heed to seeding or anything like that. This is my pure overview of the best teams, taking into account the entire season and how good they are at their best.\n\n**_It's bracket time! [Play for a Nissan Armada](https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket?ftag=CBS-03-10adj4g) and Final Four® trips by joining our Men's and Women's Challenges._**\n\nConsider it an NCAA tourney power ranking. Some well-placed teams are going ot be upset. Some teams in the 40s and 50s (or 60?!) could win a game (or two). That's what makes March Madness magical. Toss 68 teams into the prettiest looking postseason in sports and you're going to get upheaval, chaos and detonation. It's a beautiful mess.\n\n[2025 NCAA championship game TV schedule, announcers: How to watch March Madness, tip times, TV channels\\\\\n\\\\\nMatt Norlander \\\\\n\\\\\n![2025 NCAA championship game TV schedule, announcers: How to watch March Madness, tip times, TV channels](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/r/2025/03/17/4be810f9-9279-49bb-bd5a-d5786a22e084/thumbnail/270x152/3e9e2116095f6179d3d6f6ed026e0418/march-madness-logo-2024-balls-g.jpg)](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2025-ncaa-championship-game-tv-schedule-announcers-how-to-watch-march-madness-tip-times-tv-channels/)\n\nHere's the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament field, ranked from No. 1 to No. 68.\n\n## Norlander's 1-68 rankings of NCAA Tournament teams\n\n|     |     |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 | [![team logo](https://sports.cbsimg.net/fly/images/team-logos/21130.svg)](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/DUKE/duke-blue-devils/)<br>[Duke](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/DUKE/duke-blue-devils/) |\n| The most talented team in the sport and the No. 1 choice in most advanced metrics. The only team in this bracket with 31 wins. This is an easy pick in terms of which team is the best, but that guarantees nothing when it comes to what will happen over the next 1-3 weeks. The Blue Devils are a No. 1 seed for the first time since 2019 when they featured Zion Williamson. Th"
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      "title": "Men's NCAA Tournament 2025: Power Ranking All 68 Teams",
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