Last updated Mar 4, 12:05am ET

  • The 2026 NCAA Tournament rapidly approaches as the season keeps heating up.
  • Last season’s champions, the Florida Gators, have struggled to stay at the top.
  • The field is wide-open with some surprising teams seeded higher than expected.

Another year of March Madness brings another winter of Bracketology projections. Ranking consistently near the top of the BracketMatrix, we’ll provide you with a detailed, in-depth look at the projected field, as it stands today.

Bracketology Projections (Updated 3/4/26)

Keith McCarthy
Keith McCarthy

Senior Editor

Keith combines years of sports knowledge with statistical analysis, the eye test, and intuition to accurately predict outcomes across NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, helping bettors achieve consistent wins.

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