Sweet 16 Shocks: Which No. 1 Seeds Are Poised for Unexpected Upsets?

After a first weekend that felt more like “March Routine” than true madness, all four No. 1 seeds remain perched atop the men’s NCAA Tournament bracket. That’s right — no Cinderella stories crashing the party yet, no jaw-dropping upsets to shake things to their core. So, the million-dollar question looms: how on earth could these giants possibly stumble in the Sweet 16? With Auburn, Duke, Florida, and Houston all favored by hefty margins, their challengers need more than just a solid game to knock them off. It’s a battle of cunning, exploiting small cracks — from Michigan’s ball security woes to Arizona relying heavily on Caleb Love’s hot hand. As the tension mounts and strategies unfold, can the underdogs find that elusive edge to topple the titans? Let’s dive deep into how each upset might unfold and tease apart the odds that could rewrite the bracket’s narrative. LEARN MORE

After an opening weekend devoid of upsets, all the No. 1 seeds are still standing in the men’s NCAA Tournament bracket. How could they go down in the Sweet 16?

The first weekend of the 2025 NCAA Tournament featured some exciting finishes and great individual performances. But “March Madness,” it was not.

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