Entering Selection Sunday, Miami (Ohio) found itself at the epicenter of the 2026 NCAA Tournament bubble. Following an undefeated regular season and stunning MAC tournament quarterfinal loss to UMass, the RedHawks put themselves in a heated national debate.
Fans who wanted them in the field pointed to Miami (Ohio) finishing the regular season a perfect 31-0 mark while becoming a consistent presence in the AP’s Top 25. For the detractors, the RedHawks failed to play a quadrant one game all season while playing the No. 363 non-conference schedule in the country.
In the end, mid-major fans and programs across the country ended up winners as the committee extended Miami (Ohio) an
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