The NCAA selection committee revealed the 68-team field for the 2026 tournament, featuring a record ten SEC teams while controversially excluding Oklahoma and Auburn.Oklahoma joined Auburn, Indiana, and San Diego State as the first four teams left out despite the Sooners finishing the season with a six-game winning streak.Mid-major programs like Belmont and New Mexico also missed the bracket, sparking intense debate over the committee's reliance on metrics over late-season momentum.