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          NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness field

          • Joe LunardiMay 7, 2026, 03:20 PM ET
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            • Resident college basketball bracketologist for ESPN
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            • Published first public bracket in 1995
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          Here's what the first 76-team projected field looks like -- with Florida still No. 1 overall.

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