Selection Sunday is in the books, and the March Madness 2025 bracket has been officially unveiled. With Auburn securing the No. 1 overall seed, the tournament field is set, and teams are gearing up for one of the most exciting times in college basketball. The SEC dominated the selection process, sending a record-breaking 14 teams to the tournament.
Let’s break down the bracket, top seeds, biggest surprises, and championship predictions as the road to San Antonio begins.
March Madness 2025 Bracket: Top Seeds & Key Highlights
Men’s No. 1 Seeds:
- Auburn (South Region, No. 1 overall)
- Duke (East Region)
- Houston (Midwest Region)
- Florida (West Region)
Women’s No. 1 Seeds:
- UCLA (Spokane 1)
- South Carolina (Birmingham 2)
- Texas (Birmingham 3)
- USC (Spokane 4)
Biggest Surprises & Snubs:
- Texas & North Carolina Sneak In: Both teams made the First Four, surprising analysts.
- West Virginia & Indiana Left Out: Despite strong résumés, they missed the cut.
- Michigan & Louisville Shocked: Unexpected No. 5 and No. 8 seedings for both teams.
The First Four games tip off Tuesday, March 19, followed by the first round beginning Thursday, March 21.
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Conference Breakdown: SEC Dominates, Big Ten & Big 12 Follow
- SEC: 14 bids (most ever by one conference).
- Big Ten: 8 bids (second-most).
- Big 12: 7 bids (including Houston as a No. 1 seed).
The SEC’s record-setting presence in the tournament shows the conference’s dominance this season, with Auburn, Florida, and Kentucky all considered title contenders.
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March Madness 2025 Predictions: Who Will Cut Down the Nets?
CBS & ESPN Analysts’ Championship Picks
CBS Sports Picks:
- Clark Kellogg: Florida over Clemson
- Seth Davis: Duke over Florida
- Jay Wright: Auburn over Houston (did not pick Florida in Final Four)
ESPN Picks:
- Rece Davis, Jay Bilas, Seth Greenberg, Jay Williams: Florida to win the National Championship
Florida enters the tournament as a popular pick after winning the SEC Tournament Championship over Tennessee. Coach Todd Golden has turned the Gators into serious title contenders, earning respect from national analysts.
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Printable March Madness 2025 Bracket & Tournament Schedule
📅 Key Dates:
🗓 First Four: March 19-20
🏀 Round of 64: March 21-22
🏆 Final Four: April 6 (San Antonio, TX)
🎖 Championship Game: April 8
🔗 Get your printable March Madness 2025 bracket to track the action.
Where to Watch & Live Bracket Updates
📺 TV & Streaming Options:
- ✔ CBS, TNT, TBS, TruTV – Every game broadcast live.
- 📡 March Madness Live app – Stream all games on mobile.
- 📊 ESPN Bracketology – Expert analysis & live updates.
Analysts predict a Final Four showdown between Florida, Auburn, Duke, and Houston, but upsets are inevitable.
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