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Which games in the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament will bust your bracket? Our March Madness upset predictions are in. 🏀
There's nothing quite like a first-round NCAA Tournament upset. With nonstop men's basketball games airing for the first two days of March Madness, it can be difficult to flip to the right game in time to see a bracket go up in flames as a mid-major scores an unforgettable win. Being able to sniff out which teams are most likely to pull off a Cinderella-type run is one of the best ways to not only win your office pool, but also to emerge with bragging rights.
And even if it's your Final Four team that takes a stunning loss, upsets are what annually make the NCAA Tournament a must-watch event. Here are five games to consider when it comes to filling out the first round of your bracket. Think you can beat our expert?
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Injuries could fuel South Florida, VCU in upset bids Everyone loves a good 12-5 upset, but a few key absences could spark some 11-6 ones this year. In the South, No. 6 seed North Carolina clearly isn't the same team without Caleb Wilson, who will not play in the NCAA Tournament due to his hand injury.