Elite Eight Teams:: The remaining teams are No. 2 Alabama (East), No. 1 Florida (West), No. 1 Duke (East), No. 3 Texas Tech (West), No. 2 Michigan State (South), No. 2 Tennessee (Midwest), No. 1 Auburn (South), and No. 1 Houston (Midwest).
Sweet 16 Highlights:: Alabama set a tournament record with 25 made 3-pointers in their win over BYU. Florida dispatched Maryland amidst reports of coaching friction within the Terrapins' program. Duke overcame Arizona, Texas Tech won a thriller in overtime against Arkansas, Michigan State edged Ole Miss, Tennessee defeated Kentucky, Houston narrowly beat Purdue, and Auburn handled Michigan.
Top Seeds Advance:: All four No. 1 seeds (Duke, Houston, Auburn, Florida) successfully navigated their regions to reach the Elite Eight.
Why this matters:: Reaching the Elite Eight puts teams just one win away from the Final Four, the ultimate goal for college basketball programs. The concentration of top seeds and strong programs ensures high-level competition and thrilling games for fans.
The 2025 NCAA Men's Tournament has whittled the field down to its final eight contenders after a compelling Sweet 16 round. Alabama's historic shooting display (113-88 vs. BYU) and Texas Tech's overtime victory (85-83 vs. Arkansas) were among the standout performances.
The Florida Gators, a No. 1 seed, continued their impressive run by defeating No. 4 Maryland 87-71. This marks a significant moment for the Gators program, which, as noted by commentators like Mike Bianchi, seeks to recapture the national relevance it enjoyed during the Billy Donovan era nearly two decades ago. Their opponent, Maryland, faced internal distractions with reports surrounding Coach Kevin Willard's future and criticism of the program's investment, potentially impacting their performance.
Other No. 1 seeds also held firm: Duke defeated Arizona 100-93, Auburn beat Michigan 78-65, and Houston edged Purdue 62-60. No. 2 seeds Tennessee and Michigan State also advanced, setting up compelling regional finals.
Elite Eight Matchups:
Saturday, March 29:
No. 1 Florida vs. No. 3 Texas Tech (6:09 p.m. ET, TBS/truTV)
No. 1 Duke vs. No. 2 Alabama (8:49 p.m. ET, TBS/truTV)
Sunday, March 30:
No. 1 Houston vs. No. 2 Tennessee (2:20 p.m. ET, CBS)
No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 2 Michigan State (5:05 p.m. ET, CBS)
When is the Elite Eight?
The games take place on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Which teams are playing in the Elite Eight?
Alabama, Florida, Duke, Texas Tech, Michigan State, Tennessee, Auburn, and Houston.
How can I watch the Elite Eight games?
Saturday's games are on TBS/truTV, and Sunday's games are on CBS. Streaming options include Sling TV and Fubo (which offers a free trial).
The March Madness tournament is down to the final eight teams, with Final Four spots on the line.
Expect high-level, intense basketball games this weekend featuring several top-seeded teams.
Follow the bracket closely to see which teams punch their ticket to the Final Four.
The stage is set for an electrifying Elite Eight weekend! Which team do you think will cut down the nets? Let us know!
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