Just Missed
SMU Mustangs – The Mustangs may have dropped their biggest American Athletic Conference game against Cincinnati, but SMU is still a solid team. They dominated Tulane on the road and get struggling UConn next.
Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders – I’ve been super impressed with how MTSU has run through Conference USA play. They are undefeated going into a road date with last-place Florida International.
Iowa State Cyclones – Iowa State took a road loss against surprising TCU and wasn’t able to beat Kansas. However, Monte Morris is a flat out stud.
UNC-Wilmington Seahawks – I plan on being terrified of this team should they successfully get into the Big Dance. UNC Wilmington has largely rolled through Colonial Athletic play, but take on College of Charleston next. The two are tied for the lead at 6-0, so expect fireworks.
Virginia Tech Hokies – Virginia Tech has stumbled badly lately, losing three of four. The ACC dark horse will try and rebound against Georgia Tech later this week.