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March Madness bracket: The internet has thoughts
- The 2026 NCAA Tournament field was revealed, prompting strong social media reactions on Selection Sunday.
- Miami (Ohio) earned an at-large bid and entered the tournament as a play-in team despite an undefeated regular season.
- The selection committee kept Auburn out, drawing broad approval from non-Auburn fans.
- Former coach Bruce Pearl and current coach Steven Pearl drew attention for debating a 16-loss team's leapfrogging bid.
- Overall, Selection Sunday delivered a mix of praise and frustration across a wide range of fans.
- Printable brackets and related resources were linked from major outlets and the NCAA website.
- Mashable’s Chance Townsend contributed to the reporting on moves and reactions.
- The piece notes rival fan bases and pundits created a debate that was perceived as 'extremely annoying' by some.
- The article mentions other trending stories and related content alongside March Madness.
- The Mashable Trend Report invites readers to sign up for ongoing insights.
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