Urban Meyer Picks Florida to Win NCAA Tournament in 2025 Bracket Prediction

Gainesville, Florida – As the excitement builds for the 2025 NCAA Tournament, former Florida football coach Urban Meyer has made a bold prediction, highlighting the Florida Gators as his choice to secure the national championship. During a recent episode of a popular sports podcast, Meyer, now an analyst for Fox Sports, shared his Final Four picks, which prominently feature teams he knows well.

“I think Florida is a national champion … I’ll go right now. Florida is going to win it all,” Meyer said, drawing attention from fans and analysts alike. He selected the Gators to win the South region, alongside Alabama, Tennessee, and Michigan State for the national semifinals, creating a significant presence for the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in this year’s tournament.

Meyer acknowledged a history of animosity with some of these programs but affirmed, “There was a time where [Tennessee] didn’t like me and I didn’t like them, but I’m OK with them now. We’re good,” emphasizing the evolution of relationships within the sport.

His confidence in Florida stems not only from past ties but also from the Gators’ impressive season record of 30-4, which includes crucial victories over ranked teams. Meyer noted, “Florida is really, really good. National champion-level good,” further hinting at the program’s capabilities.

Florida’s quest for a third national title could hinge on managing the expectations that come with being a top contender. Former Florida coach Steve Spurrier weighed in on this aspect during the Another Dooley Noted Podcast, expressing trust in the current team’s mindset. “I don’t think the talk’s going to affect this team, the way they seem to handle it,” Spurrier remarked, underscoring the resilience he sees in the Gators.

Despite their strong ranking and performance, Florida has been overshadowed at times by other squads like Auburn and Alabama. The Gators, ranked fourth nationally in scoring with an average of 85.4 points per game, aim to silence critics as they progress through the tournament.

As the defending champions, the UConn Huskies also loom as a potential hurdle in the tournament. Still, Meyer maintains faith in the Gators, who will face Norfolk State in their opening game on Friday night.

In addition to Meyer, other analysts, including Jay Bilas and Joe Lunardi, have backed Florida’s odds, cementing the Gators’ status as a favorite this year. The spotlight will undoubtedly be intense, especially coming off a tournament title win, but Meyer and Spurrier’s beliefs highlight a team’s potential age-old resilience in high-pressure scenarios as the NCAA Tournament approaches.