Four Bracket-Busting Upsets to Kick Off March Madness
OutKick highlights four potential first-round upsets for the 2026 NCAA Tournament: VCU (11) over North Carolina (6) as UNC copes with Caleb Wilson’s absence; USF (11) over Louisville (6) in a fast-paced, high-scoring clash; Akron (12) over Texas Tech (5) aided by TT’s injury woes; and Troy (13) over Nebraska (4), driven by a hunch and Nebraska’s March-DNA struggles. The piece frames these as smart, bracket-friendly upset options to consider when filling out your bracket.