
SportsLine sim forecasts 2026 NCAA upsets, sleepers, and bold bracket picks
A SportsLine simulation of 10,000 games predicts notable upsets and sleepers in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, including a potential 12-seed over a 5-seed (Akron over Texas Tech) and VCU over UNC, plus Texas A&M over Saint Mary’s, highlighting the model’s strong bracket-prediction history and urging readers to consult it before finalizing brackets.
