Five Perfect Brackets Survive March Madness Upsets

DENVER, Colo. — As the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament approaches its climax, only five perfect men’s brackets remain intact amid a flurry of upsets. The latest elimination came Saturday when No. 3 Texas Tech defeated No. 11 Drake, further narrowing the field and solidifying the unpredictable nature of March Madness.

Since the start of the tournament, approximately 34 million brackets were submitted across various platforms, including ESPN, CBS, and Yahoo Sports. Following numerous surprising outcomes, the count of those that maintained a perfect record dwindled dramatically to just nine at one point before further eliminations on Saturday.

The first major upset of the day occurred when No. 5 Michigan triumphed over No. 4 Texas A&M. Michigan’s 91-79 win not only concluded the last perfect Yahoo Sports bracket but also contributed to a growing list of busted brackets across the board.

As the tournament progressed, many fans watched in disbelief as Illinois knocked out 4,000 perfect brackets during their previous win over No. 11 Xavier, while Ole Miss’s victory over North Carolina further chipped away at the perfect bracket pool.

According to Appalachian State University’s statistical insights, the odds of filling out a perfect bracket are astronomically low, estimated at one in 147.5 quintillion. As players eagerly predicted outcomes, many were left shocked and eliminated from competitions after the mishaps and surprises defined this tournament.

As of late Saturday night, major platforms had 11 perfect brackets remaining — 10 on ESPN and one on CBS. The landscape remains fluid as fans await the next games, keen to see which brackets can survive further chaos.

No. 6 Illinois emerged as a significant bracket buster with their strong performances, reminding participants of the unpredictability that defines March Madness. The number of perfect women’s brackets also saw a decline, dropping to just under 100,000 as the second day of the tournament continued to unfold.

Despite the odds and the fallout from upset games, March Madness continues to captivate basketball fans with its excitement and unpredictability. Fans eagerly track not only their favorite teams’ performances but also their personal tournament brackets as the tension builds toward the Sweet 16.