Expanded NCAA Tournament is latest example of change in college sports no one asked for
Published on May 13, 2026.
The expansion of the NCAA men's basketball tournament from 68 teams to 76 teams has led to a significant change in college sports, a move that no one asked for. The new format includes an “Opening Round” consisting of 12 games between 24 teams before the first round of the tournament, and two games between 15 and 11 seeds. However, this change is not without explanation. The expanded tournament is seen as an example of a trend that sees more mediocre high majors in the Big Ten and the SEC.
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