Dick Vitale's Ultimate March Madness 2025 Bracket Breakdown and Predictions

Dick Vitale's March Madness 2025 Bracket Breakdown

It's that time of year again, basketball fans! The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, also known as March Madness, is here, and I'm ready to break it down, Dickie V style! We've got prime time performers (PTPers), diaper dandies, and championship-caliber coaching ready to take the court. Who will cut down the nets at the end of the 2025 tournament? Let's dive into the madness, baby!

South Region

First Round

• Auburn vs. Alabama State/St. Francis: Auburn's athleticism is too much for the play-in winner. The Tigers dominate in transition. Auburn WINS!
• Louisville vs. Creighton: This one is a slugfest, but Louisville's defense stiffens late and escapes with a W. Louisville WINS!
• Michigan vs. UC San Diego: The Wolverines get hot early and never look back. Michigan WINS!
• Texas A&M vs. Yale: The Aggies outmuscle the Ivy League champs on the boards. Texas A&M WINS!

Round of 32

• Auburn vs. Louisville: Auburn's defense stifles Louisville and the Tigers move on. Auburn WINS!
• Michigan vs. Texas A&M: The Wolverines' size is too much for the Aggies to handle. Michigan WINS!

Sweet 16

• Auburn vs. Michigan: The Wolverines own the glass and advance. Michigan WINS!

Elite Eight

• Michigan vs. Michigan State: A rivalry game with a Final Four trip on the line? Are you serious? Sparty wins the battle of Michigan. Michigan State WINS!

East Region

First Round

• Duke vs. American/Mount St. Mary's: Too much talent, too much depth. Duke WINS!
• Mississippi State vs. Baylor: The Bulldogs scrap their way to a win. Mississippi State WINS!

Second Round

• Duke vs. Mississippi State: A huge alley-oop dunk with less than five minutes on the clock is going to bring the house down -- and Mississippi State won't be able to answer. Duke WINS!

Sweet 16

• Duke vs. Arizona: In crunch time, Duke's Cooper Flagg makes a sensational steal and finishes it with a thunderous dunk to put the game out of reach. Duke WINS!

Elite Eight

• Duke vs. Alabama: This game is tight, tense and thrilling all the way to the final minutes. Duke WINS!

Midwest Region

First Round

• Houston vs. SIU Edwardsville: The Cougars put on a defensive clinic. Houston WINS!
• Gonzaga vs. Georgia: The Bulldogs battle, but Zags advance. Gonzaga WINS!

Second Round

• Houston vs. Gonzaga: The Cougars turn up the defensive pressure and force turnover after turnover. Houston WINS!

Sweet 16

• Houston vs. Purdue: Purdue gives its all, but the Cougars' athleticism and relentless pressure wears the Boilermakers down. Houston WINS!

Elite Eight

• Houston vs. Tennessee: The Cougars hit big shots and clutch free throws and win with elite execution down the stretch. Houston WINS!

West Region

First Round

• Florida vs. Norfolk State: The Gators cruise in a blowout. Florida WINS!
• UConn vs. Oklahoma: The defending champs prove they've still got it. UConn WINS!

Second Round

• Florida vs. UConn: This one's a classic, but Florida survives and advances. Florida WINS!

Sweet 16

• Florida vs. Colorado State: The Gators' D gets to the Rams in the second half, forcing turnovers that turn into highlight-reel dunks. Florida WINS!

Elite Eight

• Florida vs. St. John's: The Johnnies' magic ends as the Gators chomp their way to the Final Four. Florida WINS!

Final Four

Michigan State vs. Florida: Izzo is a Hall of Fame mastermind, but Florida is flat-out scorching from beyond the arc. The Gators get the W and punch their ticket to the title game. Florida WINS!

Duke vs. Houston: The Cougars bring toughness, but the Blue Devils have too much firepower. Their defense clamps down late, and they march on. Duke WINS!

National Title

Florida vs. Duke: Two heavyweights collide in a matchup for the ages. Florida battles, but the Blue Devils' size and speed put them over the top. Duke is cutting down the nets, baby! Duke WINS!

And there you have it, baby! This year's March Madness is going to be a barnburner, a true test of mental toughness and clutch performances. Florida makes an incredible run, but at the end of the day, Duke is dancing all the way to the national title.