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For the first time since 2008, all four No. 1 seeds reached the Final Four.
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Florida has the second-best odds at +260 and Houston has the third-best odds at +400. Auburn, the No. 1 overall seed, has the longest odds at +500.
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For just the first time since 2008 and just the second time in NCAA Tournament history, the Final Four will be all No. 1 seeds: Florida, Duke, Houston and Auburn.From NFL plays to college sports scores,
The Southeastern Conference will earn a whopping $70 million payout from the NCAA Tournament after sending a record 14 of its 16 schools to the Big Dance.
Florida Gators ' senior guard Walter Clayton Jr. has proven to be the latter, leaving an indelible mark on this year's postseason with performances that will be talked about for years to come. His performances leading up to the Final Four have earned him the West Region's Most Outstanding Player.
Final Four picks, predictions, odds for Florida Gators vs Auburn Tigers NCAA Tournament March Madness game on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Who wins game?
After defeating No. 16 SIU Edwardsville, the Cougars beat No. 8 Gonzaga. Then, they upended No. 4 Purdue and No. 2 Tennessee to reach the Final Four. Houston became the first program since 2017 North Carolina to navigate the most difficult seed path possible for a No. 1 team.
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It's been 17 years since this scenario played out in March Madness, following wins by Duke, Auburn, Houston and Florida.
SportsLine college basketball expert Thomas Casale reveals his Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Florida Gators picks for the Elite Eight of March Madness 2025
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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNRanking college basketball conferences by win-loss record in 2025 NCAA TournamentThe SEC broke a record with 14 tournament bids. A record four of those teams advanced to the Elite Eight, and now two to the Final Four. However, despite that top-end success, the conference does not boast the best overall NCAA Tournament winning percentage.
The 2025 Final Four is loaded with top seeds, NBA lottery picks and more breakout prospects who could be climbing boards. Cooper Flagg is now two games away from winning a national title before going No. 1 in the draft. He'll face his toughest test of the season against a Houston defense that just held Tennessee to 50 points.