Final Four to Feature Rare Matchup of Only No. 1 Seeds as Auburn Outlasts Michigan State
Sarah Johnson
March 31, 2025
Brief
All four No. 1 seeds have reached the 2025 NCAA men's Final Four in San Antonio, a rare March Madness repeat last seen in 2008. Historic matchups await basketball fans.
Every No. 1 seed team in the 2025 NCAA men's tournament is heading to the Final Four in San Antonio—a rare feat in March Madness history. It's only the second time this has happened, and the first was 17 years ago, when San Antonio also played host. Back in 2008, North Carolina, Kansas, UCLA, and Memphis made history by sweeping the top seeds into the semifinals. Quite the déjà vu for fans in Texas.
No. 1 Auburn punched its ticket on Sunday after surviving a nail-biter against second-seeded Michigan State in Atlanta. Earlier in the day, Houston crushed Tennessee in Indianapolis, while Florida fended off Texas Tech on Saturday, and Duke breezed past Alabama to complete the quartet of top seeds.
In the 2008 edition of the all-No. 1 Final Four, Kansas defeated North Carolina, while Memphis knocked out UCLA. Kansas then went on to claim the national championship, thanks to standout performances from Darrell Arthur and Mario Chalmers. Unfortunately for Memphis, their glory was short-lived; the NCAA vacated their 2007-08 record due to infractions involving Derrick Rose's eligibility, and the program was put on probation for three years.
This year's Final Four promises more drama, with an SEC showdown between Florida and Auburn in the first semifinal, followed by Houston facing Duke in the second. The winners will clash for the championship on April 7 at San Antonio's Alamodome. Mark your calendars—this is basketball history in the making.
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Editor's Comments
The rarity of all No. 1 seeds making it to the Final Four is a headline grabber, but the real story here is how Auburn clawed their way past Michigan State in a game that seemed to defy nerves. Also, can we just pause for a moment to appreciate how San Antonio has been the backdrop for both of these historic moments? It's like the Alamodome was destined for basketball greatness.
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