NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Neither Michigan nor Michigan State (the Spartans to an even greater extent) is any stranger to NCAA Tournament success. There was no such sweating for Michigan State, even though it is not the national powerhouse this season that head coach Tom Izzo is accustomed to having at his disposal. Michigan best bet: Michigan -1 over Colorado StateMuch unlike last season, Michigan is quite clearly not a National Championship contender. Michigan State best bet: To reach the Elite Eight (+1500)The NCAA Tournament is generally a boom-or-bust situation for Michigan State. No program overachieves in the NCAA Tournament more consistently than Michigan State.

If Indiana wants a shot at the title, they have to bounce back after a slumping end to their regular season, where they lost four of their last five games. Unfortunately, these two did not meet during the regular season, as their lone meet was canceled. They won their regular season finale against USC, winning three of their last five games. The Wildcats took the lone regular season meeting this season winning 75-56 at home in January. After knocking off Texas A&M on Wednesday, Vandy is in the second round for the first time since 2016.

The Michigan Wolverines are facing the Georgia Bulldogs in a College Football Playoff semifinal game on New Year's Eve.

The Michigan Wolverines are facing the Georgia Bulldogs in a College Football Playoff semifinal game on New Year's Eve.

The Michigan Wolverines are looking to beat the Georgia Bulldogs in the Capital One Orange Bowl on New Year’s Eve and advance to their first National Championship game in over 20 years.

The 2021 NCAA men's basketball championship averaged 16.9 million viewers, the lowest rating for CBS since it started broadcasting in 1982.

Heads up: you may have to adjust your scheduled vacation days to watch this year’s NCAA Tournament. The NCAA released its schedule for the 2021 tournament on Monday, revealing a few tweaks to the typical schedule as the sport plans to crown a champion amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But instead of the typical Thursday-Sunday windows, those windows are shifted to Friday-Monday for the tournament’s opening weekend and Saturday-Tuesday for the second weekend. The Final Four will retain its typical Saturday-Monday schedule. All games will be held in the state of Indiana, including in Indianapolis, Bloomington and West Lafayette.

The confetti has fallen and the Alabama Crimson Tide has walked away with its sixth National Championship under the guidance of Nick Saban. The Crimson Tide downed the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24 on Monday night after pulling ahead before the end of the half. Now, Alabama fans can celebrate the momentous win with some championship gear. Here’s the official Alabama Crimson Tide national champions T-shirt, which retails for $34.99 (pictured above). Shoppers can find all of the latest college football national championship gear at Fanatics.com, which became available on Monday night following the game.

The stage is set and the Ohio State Buckeyes will take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in this year’s National Championship game. Alabama won the first three matchups and leads 3-1 while Ohio State looks to notch another victory. Monday’s National Championship game will air on ESPN. The Crimson Tide dispensed Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl to get the Championship game and look to win its fourth game against Ohio State. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0)When: Monday, Jan. 11Time: 8 p.m.