The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is finally here, with 68 teams set to compete for the championship. While some teams narrowly avoided being left out of the tournament, others secured their spots early. FOX Sports writers John Fanta and Michael Cohen have shared their predictions for this year’s March Madness.
Fanta predicts that No. 13 Yale will upset No. 4 Texas A&M in the first round, as well as No. 13 Akron over No. 4 Arizona, and No. 13 High Point against No. 4 Purdue. He also believes Auburn will be the first No. 1 seed to lose, ultimately falling to UC San Diego in the Sweet 16.
Cohen agrees that Yale is a key upset candidate, predicting its win over Michigan. However, he thinks Auburn’s loss will come earlier in the tournament, at the Elite Eight stage, against Michigan State. Cohen also believes Duke will be crowned the national champion, along with Michigan State and Florida, who make up his Final Four.
Both writers agree that Michigan State, Florida, Duke, and Houston are among the teams to watch this season. With the tournament kicking off soon, fans can now start filling out their brackets based on these expert predictions.
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