It’s not fair, and it’s not even close to what the debate is really about, but a talking point is exactly what the First Four NCAA Tournament game between SMU and Miami University is.

Make that 31 and “Phew!” for Miami-Ohio. The NCAA Tournament Selection Committee stamped the RedHawks as legitimate and rescued the last team in the country to lose its undefeated record from the bubb...

Ohio will have four teams dancing in the NCAA Tournament in 2026, including one team in a First Four matchup.