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March Madness is under fire… but is it actually dead?

In this episode of Big Game Energy, we break down the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament and react to the biggest storylines:

• Is NIL really killing Cinderella runs?
• Why people are overreacting to a “chalk” bracket
• The BEST games, buzzer beaters, and moments from Round 1 & 2
• Biggest winners (coaching masterclasses 👀)
• Biggest disappointments (looking at you, BYU…)
• Updated Final Four predictions heading into the Sweet 16

Even without the classic double-digit Cinderella runs, this tournament has delivered insane finishes, elite coaching performances, and plenty of chaos.

So… is March Madness actually worse now, or are fans just mad their brackets got cooked?

• Is March Madness still the best playoff in sports?
• Who’s your Final Four right now?
• Biggest winner and biggest fraud so far?

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e had the Jets take a SAFETY at #2… and it actually makes sense.

Big Game Energy runs a full 2026 NFL Mock Draft (1st Round) post–free agency. We debate team needs, best player available, and make some picks that might make fanbases mad.

From the Jets shaking things up with Caleb Downs, to the Chiefs planning for life after Travis Kelce… this one gets interesting fast.

00:00 Post Free Agency Mock Draft
00:13 #1 – Raiders: Fernando Mendoza (QB)
00:40 #2 – Jets: Caleb Downs (S)
01:50 #3 – Cardinals: Reuben Bain Jr. (EDGE)
02:45 #4 – Titans: David Bailey (EDGE)
03:27 #5 – Giants: Arvell Reese (LB)
04:38 #6 – Browns: Makai Lemon (WR)
07:33 #7 – Commanders: Jeremiyah Love (RB)
07:59 #8 – Saints: Sonny Styles (LB)
08:34 #9 – Chiefs: Mansoor Delane (CB)
10:51 #10 – Bengals: Keldric Faulk (EDGE)
11:49 #11 – Dolphins: Carnell Tate (WR)
12:10 #12 – Cowboys: Francis Mauigoa (OT)
13:19 #13 – Rams: Spencer Fano (OL)
15:28 #14 – Ravens: Jordyn Tyson (WR)
15:57 #15 – Buccaneers: Jermod McCoy (CB)
16:58 #16 – Jets: Kenyon Sadiq (TE)
17:49 #17 – Lions: Monroe Freeling (OL)
18:10 #18 – Vikings: Dillon Thieneman (S)
18:46 #19 – Panthers: Akheem Mesidor (EDGE)
19:30 #20 – Cowboys: Avieon Terrell (CB)
20:23 #21 – Steelers: Ty Simpson (QB)
21:21 #22 – Chargers: Olaivavega Ioane (OG)
21:42 #23 – Eagles: Kadyn Proctor (OT)
22:44 #24 – Browns: Caleb Lomu (OT)
23:20 #25 – Bears: Kayden McDonald (DL)
23:45 #26 – Bills: CJ Allen (LB)
24:12 #27 – 49ers: Blake Miller (OT)
25:20 #28 – Texans: Caleb Banks (DL)
26:50 #29 – Chiefs: KC Concepcion (WR)
27:10 #30 – Dolphins: Peter Woods (DL)
27:40 #31 – Patriots: Denzel Boston (WR)
28:10 #32 – Seahawks: TJ Parker (EDGE)

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MARCH MADNESS IS HERE! The bracket is officially set, and we’re reacting LIVE to every major matchup in the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

Spence and James break down the first round (Round of 64), analyzing matchups, spreads, coaching advantages, conference strength, and upset potential across every region.

We lock in the heavy favorites like Duke, UConn, Florida, Houston, Arizona, Gonzaga, Alabama, Michigan, Virginia, and Iowa State—but the real story is the upset picks

Upsets & Toss-Ups We Targeted:

TCU vs Ohio State (split decision)

Northern Iowa over St. John’s (Spence)

South Florida over Louisville (both)

UCF over UCLA (both)

Clemson over Iowa (both)

VCU over North Carolina (both)

High Point over Wisconsin (James)

Missouri over Miami (Spence)

St. Louis over Georgia (both)

Akron over Texas Tech (both)

Santa Clara over Kentucky (both)

We also highlight key weaknesses—like Iowa State’s free throw struggles—that could shake up your bracket.

👇 Join the conversation:
What’s your biggest upset in the first round? Who’s busting brackets this year?

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00:00 Duke vs Siena Opener
00:53 Duke Dominance Breakdown
03:00 Ohio State vs TCU Tossup
04:29 St. John’s Upset Alert
06:31 Kansas vs Cal Baptist
08:05 South Florida Upset Pick
09:12 Michigan State & Izzo Impact
10:06 UCLA vs UCF Upset
11:48 UConn Rolls On
12:21 South Region Begins (Florida)
13:51 Clemson vs Iowa (8 vs 9)
14:51 Vanderbilt vs McNeese Drama
16:41 Nebraska vs Troy Pick
17:44 UNC vs VCU Upset
18:23 Illinois Advances
19:55 Saint Mary’s vs Texas A&M
20:59 Houston Advances Easily
21:36 15-Seed Upset History
22:48 West Region Favorites
23:40 Key 8/9 & 5/12 Picks
25:43 Bracket Challenge Plug
26:37 Arkansas, BYU, Gonzaga
29:31 Miami, Missouri, Purdue
31:58 Midwest Region Begins
33:54 Akron Upset Case
36:11 Tennessee & Virginia
38:59 Kentucky Fade Pick
40:32 Iowa State & Wrap