Editor’s note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s & women’s NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments.
The 2024-25 college season continues to provide absolute gems of chaos and enjoyment. Only three Division I teams remain undefeated, and seven have just one loss. That handful could dwindle even further before the weekend’s over.
These upcoming games might make up the most impactful slate until conference tournaments. Every game matters, but for snagging some marquee victories, a plethora of opportunities exist in power conferences for seed line maneuvering.
Some pivotal games to watch this week (all games ET):
• Utah at TCU, 7:30 p.m. Friday
• USC at Indiana, noon Sunday
• Seton Hall at Connecticut, 1 p.m. Sunday
• Ole Miss at Mississippi State, 3 p.m. Sunday
• Tennessee at Vanderbilt, 3 p.m. Sunday
• Oklahoma at South Carolina, 3 p.m. Sunday
As we discussed last week, the Big 12 has the potential to earn a No. 1 seed, but TCU and Kansas State likely will need few losses in league play. Utah, however, has the potential to play spoiler and work into an eventual hosting position if it can snag a win against TCU. The Utes don’t face the Horned Frogs or Wildcats again in the…
