ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has updated his bracketology projection for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Lunardi’s latest projection has 10 SEC teams making the field of 68, although several teams from the league remain squarely on the bubble with just over a week to go before Selection Sunday.
Texas A&M, Missouri and Texas are all in the “Last 4 byes” section. Auburn is currently in the “First 4 out” list, meaning the Tigers are set to just miss out on a trip to Dayton for a play-in game.
Here’s a full look at Lunardi’s latest update:
Each of those SEC teams on the bubble have one more regular season game where they could make an impact on their résumé before the start of the SEC Tournament.
Auburn has particularly-significant chance on Saturday with a road game at rival Alabama. If the Tigers win that game, it could mean safety on Selection Sunday. However, a loss would put pressure on Steven Pearl and Co. to win multiple games at the SEC Tournament.
All 16 SEC basketball teams will be in action on Saturday. Here’s a look at the current odds to win the SEC men’s basketball tournament on Kalshi:
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
