How Every Last Perfect March Madness Bracket Busted In The 2023 Ncaa Men's Tournament

Well, my friends, here we are again. Another year of March Madness, and yet another year of coming up short of the Holy Grail of brackets. Just two days and 25 games into this frenzy, and every last perfect bracket has busted. The rollercoaster ride that is March Madness has left us both thrilled and devastated. So, let's dive into this whirlwind of madness and dissect how it all went down.

The Dramatic Start

It all began with over 20 million brackets across various online platforms. The excitement was palpable as we embarked on this journey. However, the dream of a perfect bracket started to fade quickly. Number eight Maryland's nail-biting 67-65 win over Number Nine West Virginia sent shockwaves through the bracket world. Just like that, half of the field was knocked out. It's safe to say that madness lived up to its name.

Upsets Galore

And then came the first major upset of the tournament. Furman, a relatively unknown team, shattered most of the remaining brackets by pulling off the 13-4 upset over Virginia. At this point, only about 10 percent of brackets were left standing. This wasn't just a game; it was a heart-pounding rollercoaster of emotions.

But wait, there's more! On the very first day of the first round, the madness continued as the 15th seed Princeton, the underdog of underdogs, stunned number two Arizona in their first tournament win since 1998. Princeton was the least picked 15th seed, and their victory dropped the overall number of perfect brackets to a mere 0.1 percent. Madness doesn't even begin to describe it.

Marching Forward

Moving on to day two, the chaos continued. A number seven Michigan State victory over number 10 USC took out more than 300 brackets at once. We were down to 450 survivors. Number three Xavier managed to escape Kennesaw State's upset attempt, but 86 brackets didn't make it. The numbers were dwindling, and the competition was fierce.

The Final Stretch

As we hit the 20-game mark, just a few hundred brackets remained. Even Saint Mary's couldn't resist the allure of an upset, taking down the popular upset pick of number 12 VCU. It was an exhilarating ride. The tension was palpable as the men's bracket challenge game progressed.

The Ultimate Upset

And then, just when we thought it couldn't get any wilder, it did. Number 11 Pitt pulled off the 11-6 upset, and number six Creighton advanced. With only 30 brackets left, the tension was unbearable. The moment arrived, as Yukon faced Iona. The last 26 brackets held their breath.

Finally, the unthinkable happened. In just the second 16-1 upset in the history of March Madness, number 16 FDU took down the number one seed Purdue, one of the most popular champion picks. Purdue, boasting one of the nation's best players, fell in a spectacular fashion, and they took the remaining brackets down with them.

The End of the Madness

In our men's bracket challenge game, three times as many brackets had Purdue winning the title than had FDU beating Purdue. But in the end, it was FDU who emerged victorious. Millions of brackets, in the blink of an eye, went from hope to despair. Zero perfect brackets remained, and the madness had reached its crescendo. It happened even quicker than last year, if that was even possible.

So, my fellow bracket enthusiasts, let's dust ourselves off and prepare to try again next year. Because that's the beauty of March Madness - the unpredictable thrill, the heartbreak, and the eternal hope that, just maybe, we'll hit the jackpot. Until then, keep those brackets ready and your spirits high, for the madness is never far away.