TEMPE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 20: The NCAA men’s basketball championship trophy is displayed before the game between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the USC Trojans at Desert Financial Arena on January 20, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
For college basketball fans, there is no better time of year than March Madness, as the best teams in the nation try to take home the national championship. However, each year, upsets prevail, and favored teams go home earlier than expected.
Here are 15 of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history. Agree? Disagree? Leave your comments below.
15. 2024 Elite Eight
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – APRIL 06: The North Carolina State Wolfpack logo shown on a pair of shorts during the NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
NC State defeats Duke 76-64
14. 2013 Round of 32
CHARLESTON, SC – NOVEMBER 22: The Florida Gators logo on a pair of shorts during a second round Charleston Classic basketball game against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes at the TD Arena on November 22, 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Oral Roberts defeats Florida 81-78
13. 2012 First Round
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: A view of the Missouri Tigers logo prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Norfolk St. defeats Missouri 86-84
12. 1997 First Round
UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT – DECEMBER 10: A view of the South Carolina Gamecocks logo on their uniform during the game against the Utah Utes at Mohegan Sun Arena on December 10, 2023 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Coppin St. defeats South Carolina 78-65
11. 1991 First Round
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 03: A detailed shot of the Syracuse Orange logo during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena on December 03, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
Richmond defeats Syracuse 73-69
10. 1993 First Round
MADISON, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 15: A picture of the Arizona Wildcats logo on shorts during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center on November 15, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Santa Clara defeats Arizona 64-61
9. 2012 First Round
DURHAM, NC – DECEMBER 18: A detail view of Nike basketballs prior to the game between the Elon Phoenix and the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
Lehigh defeats Duke 75-70
8. 2018 First Round
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 14: A view of the Virginia Cavaliers logo on their uniform during the game against the Boston College Eagles in the Quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 14, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
UMBC defeats Virginia 74-54
7. 2023 First Round
COLLEGE PARK, MD – JANUARY 10: The Purdue Boilermakers logo on their uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on January 10, 2021 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images)
Farleigh Dickinson defeats Purdue 63-58
6. 2013 Round of 32
Generic view of a Spalding NBA basketball dropping into the hoop during the FIBA European Basketball Championship on 25 June 1989 at the Dom Sportova in Zagreb, Yugoslavia. (Photo by Gray Mortimore/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
FGCU defeats San Diego State 81-71
5. 2018 Elite Eight
MANHATTAN, KANSAS- DECEMBER 08: The Kansas State Wildcats logo on a pic of shortsduring a college basketball game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at the Bramlage Coliseum on December 8, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Loyola Chicago defeats Kansas State 78-62
4. 2006 Elite Eight
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 10: A view of the Connecticut Huskies logo on their uniform during the game against the Georgetown Hoyas at Capital One Arena on February 10, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
George Mason defeats UConn 86-84
3. 2022 Sweet Sixteen
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St. Peter’s defeats Purdue 67-64
2. 1988 Championship Game
MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA – JANUARY 20: A view of the Kansas Jayhawks logo on their uniform during the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum on January 20, 2024 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Kansas defeats Oklahoma 83-79
1. 1985 Championship Game
PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 04: The Villanova Wildcats logo on a pair of shorts during a college basketball game against the Providence Friars at Wells Fargo Center on February 4, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
