Florida Gators Rejoice as NCAA Expansion Plan Passes
Florida remains top seed in NCAA Tournament bracketology with No. 1 overall pick; SEC leads field again.
The NCAA Tournament expansion plan has finally cleared its final hurdle, setting the stage for a more inclusive March Madness. CBS Sports' bracketology experts David Cobb and Jacob Fetner released their latest edition of the 2027 NCAA Tournament preview, with the Florida Gators holding top overall seed in both East and Midwest regions. The revised format features eight No.
16 seeds and six No. 15 seeds, adding a dozen games to the opening round while still maintaining 20 matchups on Selection Sunday. SEC schools lead the field with 11 mentions in this bracketology update.
With a host of SEC champions like Florida, Kentucky, and Georgia vying for top seed honors, the Gators are poised to join an already stacked field. The Arkansas Razorbacks remain second overall in the South region, while Missouri Tigers secure their No. 11 spot with Mizzou/WSU as their last four opponents.
The revised bracketology highlights the SEC's dominance, which currently has more mentions than any other conference except for the Big Ten, boasting eight representatives each. The Gators' high-seed status and impressive field of competitors are sure to excite fans looking forward to another thrilling season of March Madness.