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Bubbles popping?
Ohio State's at-large hopes took a hit on Thursday after a blowout loss to Northwestern. Though it wasn't the only surprise loss of the night as several conference leaders lost, including Big West power UC Irvine. Plus, another coaching legend to retire, and the storylines to watch this weekend.
Turtle power (and a big weekend)
Maryland freshman Derik Queen showed out in win at Nebraska, while the rest of Thursday's slate was filled with a few buzzer-beaters and key conference victories. Plus: We preview Auburn vs. Alabama, five more essential games to watch, and wonder what UNC's thinking with the Dean Dome.
Now what for Indiana?
Mike Woodson will step down as the Hoosiers' coach at the end of the season. Here's a list of 13 coaches the school should consider. Plus: St. Mary's loses its first WCC game, three buzzer-beaters highlighted a fun Thursday night, and we preview some heavyweight matchups for the weekend.
Bad night for ranked Big Ten teams
Nebraska upsets Illinois, while UCLA stays hot and topples Oregon. Plus: the rest of Thursday's results to know, setting up a massive Friday night showdown, a famous son commits to USC, and we preview a weekend packed with compelling storylines, including Florida-Tennessee, UNC-Duke and Calipari's return to Lexington.
Maryland's healthy win
Terps take advantage of Illinois' absences with resounding road win. Also, Memphis avoids a stumble, Saint Mary's rolls (again) and more Thursday scores to know. Plus, North Carolina got a 5-star recruit, we highlight NCAA droughts for proud programs, and preview the weekend.
The SEC is downright ridiculous
Georgia won by more than 50. Texas got 42 from Jordan Pope. And these are the teams fighting to finish in the upper half of the standings! Plus, another non-D-I team got a surprising win, Louisiana makes a change, San Diego State still adjusting to injuries, and a look at the CBS Sports Classic.