5 mid-majors that could make a Final Four run

In each of the last two NCAA Tournaments, a mid-major school has made an appearance in the Final Four. 2017 saw Gonzaga make it to the national title game and last year Loyola-Chicago made the impossible run to college’s biggest stage.

Since the initial tournament expansion in 1985, a total of 17 mid-major schools have made it to the Final Four. Of those 17, only Louisville (1986) and UNLV (1990) cut down the nets as champions from a mid-major conference.

This year, the storylines of the college basketball season have been dominated by the blue blood programs. However, in the survive-and-advance style of March Madness, all it takes is one bad night and any team can beat any other.

With the field of 68 laid out in front of us, we have the opportunity to break down each team’s path to Minneapolis. After looking the bracket over, these are the five mid-major teams that have the best opportunity to make a run to the Final Four.