The March Madness Elite Eight is set, and for the first time since 2016, all four No. 1 seeds are still in the hunt for the Final Four. In a thrilling Sweet 16 matchup, Houston secured a dramatic win over Purdue, sealing their spot in the next round with a last-second layup by Milos Uzan. The Cougars now prepare for a highly anticipated showdown against Tennessee on Sunday.
March Madness Elite Eight: All No. 1 Seeds in Action
With all four No. 1 seeds advancing, this year’s NCAA Tournament 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent history. The Elite Eight matchups feature powerhouse programs, setting the stage for a potential all-one-seed Final Four. Here’s a look at the upcoming games:
- No. 1 Florida vs. No. 3 Texas Tech – Saturday, 6:09 p.m. ET
- No. 1 Duke vs. No. 2 Alabama – Saturday, 8:49 p.m. ET
- No. 1 Houston vs. No. 2 Tennessee – Sunday, 2:20 p.m. ET
- No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 2 Michigan State – Sunday, 5:05 p.m. ET
With March Madness bracket favorites dominating, the road to the Final Four is more intense than ever.
March Madness Final Four Predictions & Betting Odds
According to DraftKings, all four No. 1 seeds are favored to win their Elite Eight matchups:
- Duke (-6.5) over Alabama
- Florida (-6.5) over Texas Tech
- Houston (-4.5) over Tennessee
- Auburn (-5.5) over Michigan State
History of No. 1 Seeds in the Final Four
The last time all four No. 1 seeds made it to the Final Four was in 2008, with Kansas, Memphis, North Carolina, and UCLA competing for the national championship. The closest repeat of this feat occurred in 2016, when all top seeds reached the Elite Eight, but only North Carolina advanced to the Final Four.
With this year’s tournament favoring top-seeded teams, could history repeat itself? Stay tuned as the March Madness Elite Eight delivers high-stakes action, thrilling finishes, and a battle for a coveted spot in the Final Four.
