March Madness Breakdown
In this episode of The Sports Report, host Ben Meredith breaks down his 2026 March Madness bracket, centered on a biased but bold run for his No. 6 seed North Carolina Tar Heels. Ben predicts a chaotic tournament where No. 1 seed Florida falls early, clearing a path for UNC to reach the Final Four after navigating a South Region that includes VCU and Vanderbilt. His bracket is defined by high-profile upsets, including High Point over Wisconsin, Santa Clara over Kentucky, and Texas A&M over St. Mary’s, while he keeps a close eye on the “Will Wade factor” regarding NC State and BYU. Ultimately, Ben forecasts a championship game featuring a “revenge match” between North Carolina and Michigan, fueled by former Tar Heel Elliot Cadeau, with UNC ultimately cutting down the nets in a defensive struggle he projects to total 120 points.