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Sports Illustrated kicks off Bracket Watch with the season’s first projected NCAA Tournament field, spotlighting Last Four In/Out and First Four Out dynamics, ACC shakeups, and mid-major case studies (New Mexico, George Mason) while laying out a region-by-region outlook that has Arizona as the No. 1 overall seed and flags looming tests for top teams like Duke, UCLA, Houston and others as Selection Sunday approaches.
The NCAA Tournament bubble remains highly fluid as conference play reshapes resumes: UCLA’s win over Purdue vaults them back toward safety, while SDSU and Santa Clara also see stock up and Indiana and Seton Hall drop. The On3 bracket breakdown lists in-field teams and bubble players by conference, detailing who is solid, who’s on the cusp, and who still has work left to secure a bid across the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, SEC, Big East and other groups.
The Week 11 CFP rankings show little movement in the top five, with Texas, Texas Tech, and Miami making notable gains, while teams like Oklahoma and USC remain on the bubble. The rankings highlight key matchups and the race for playoff spots across conferences, with Texas and Georgia poised for strong finishes and the potential for chaos in the final weeks.
North Carolina secures the No. 1 seed in the NCAA men's tournament, alongside Connecticut, Purdue, and Houston, despite a loss to North Carolina State. Upsets over the weekend have impacted the bubble picture, with teams like Seton Hall and Virginia missing out on tournament spots. The final bracket is set, with the last four in including Northwestern, Florida Atlantic, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M, while the first four out consist of St. John’s, Seton Hall, Virginia, and Indiana State. The NCAA Tournament bids by conference breakdown shows the Big 12 leading with 9 bids, followed by the SEC with 8.
The NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch is in full swing as conference tournaments heat up and the field comes into focus. Mississippi State becomes a lock with a win over Tennessee, while Michigan State moves to the "waiting game" category after a loss to Purdue. Wake Forest is in trouble after a loss to Pitt, while Virginia and Pitt are on the bubble in the ACC. In the Big East, Providence gains ground with a win over Creighton, while Villanova's bubble is in jeopardy after a loss to Marquette. Colorado stays alive with a win over Utah in the Pac-12, and Mississippi State secures a spot with a win over Tennessee in the SEC.
Michigan State and Northwestern are set to face off in a crucial 'double-bubble' game as both teams are near the cut line for the NCAA Tournament. Florida secured a No. 7 seed with a win over Alabama, while Nevada also solidified their spot in the tournament. Wake Forest suffered a damaging loss to Georgia Tech, impacting their bubble status. Several other teams are vying for at-large spots as the tournament approaches.
The men’s NCAA Tournament selection committee released its preview of the top 16 seeds, which has been a reliable predictor in the past. The committee values Quad 1 records and results-based metrics, such as ESPN’s Strength Of Record (SOR), over predictive metrics like NET and KenPom. The preview sheds light on how bubble teams may be evaluated, with an emphasis on Q1 wins and strength of schedule. Several teams are on the bubble, and upcoming games could be crucial in determining their tournament fate.
Colorado stays alive with a double-overtime win against USC, while slumping Utah is in action on Sunday. Oregon also stays in the hunt with a tight win against Oregon State. Wake Forest suffers a tough loss to Virginia, and Texas A&M gets blasted by Alabama. Several teams near the cut line for earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament are in desperate need of wins, with opportunities to improve their cases for selection getting thin.
Michigan State secured a crucial road win against Penn State, positioning themselves as a No. 8 seed in the projected NCAA Tournament bracket. With several opportunities to secure quality wins in the coming games, the Spartans are among the bubble teams vying for an at-large bid. The NCAA Tournament locks and bubble teams are closely monitored as the competition intensifies.
New Mexico secures a crucial win against Nevada, while Texas A&M's inconsistency puts them on the bubble, and Indiana State's loss damages their at-large hopes. With just one bubble game on Wednesday, Michigan State faces an important matchup on the road against Penn State.
Texas Tech strengthened its case for an NCAA Tournament bid with a convincing 79-50 win over Kansas, while Ole Miss looks to bolster its résumé against Kentucky. The Red Raiders have four of their next six games on the road, making the win even more crucial. Wake Forest is still seeking its first Quad 1 win after falling short against Duke, but they have upcoming opportunities to improve their standing. The Bubble Watch continues as teams vie for at-large spots in the tournament, with several key matchups on the horizon.
Memphis and Northwestern secured wins, boosting their NCAA Tournament profiles, while Seton Hall fell off the bubble after a loss to Villanova. With a month to go before Selection Sunday, the teams are vying for at-large spots. Check out all the teams on Palm's Bubble Watch for more updates.
Saturday is a crucial day for bubble teams in college basketball, with no double-bubble games on the schedule. Gonzaga faces Kentucky in a pivotal matchup, while Rick Pitino's St. John's takes on Marquette. With more than a month left in the season, some teams are running out of chances, but for most, this week is not do-or-die yet. Check out all the teams on Jerry Palm's Bubble Watch and the entire bracket on the Bracketology hub.
With the NCAA Tournament approaching, the Bubble Watch is back, and only six teams are currently considered locks for the wide-open field. The article provides an overview of teams in the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, Pac-12, SEC, Mountain West, and others, highlighting their current status and upcoming challenges. It also spotlights specific bubble teams and their resumes, emphasizing the importance of upcoming games for their tournament hopes.
Evaluating the Detroit Lions' roster entering training camp, there are currently 39 roster locks out of the initial 53-man roster, indicating a deep and talented team. The remaining 14 spots are up for grabs, with over half the roster competing for those positions. The article provides a breakdown of roster locks and potential battles at each position group, highlighting the competitiveness and difficulty of making an NFL roster.