NFL Network’s flagship morning show, ‘Good Morning Football,’ will be taking a break from its weekday broadcasts later this month to relocate to a studio in Los Angeles.

GMFB host Kyle Brandt confirmed the hiatus on Thursday’s show to clear up ‘just a dash of internet confusion’ that surrounded the report.

‘Contrary to some oddly worded tweets and ensuing confusion, ‘Good Morning Football’ is not ending,’ Brandt said, ”Good Morning Football,’ the show, the brand, is going to continue for a very long time.’

‘You’re going to have to wait a little while. It’s going to be a little different,’ Brandt assured the audience. ‘Thank you. Love you.’

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Pro Football Talk reports the time period for the new show has yet to be finalized, but it’s possible it could be cut from three hours to two. A second syndicated show with a different name will also be produced for distribution elsewhere, potentially with different cast members.

The 2024 NFL draft is inching closer and closer.

With the NFL combine wrapped up, some prospects made a splash with their historic performances while other scratched heads with their out-of-this-world conspiracy theories.

USA TODAY Sports NFL expert Nate Davis released his latest mock draft on Monday. He projects that six quarterbacks will be taken in the first 16 picks. NFL editor Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz shared his projections for the draft before the combine.

Now, it’s Victoria Hernandez’s turn to predict which college stars will have their NFL dreams come true. Here are her 2024 NFL mock draft projections compared to USA TODAY Sports’ other NFL experts:

2024 NFL mock draft: Round 1

1. Chicago Bears (from Carolina Panthers)

Hernandez: Caleb Williams, QB, USC
Davis: Caleb Williams, QB, USC
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Caleb Williams, QB, USC

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It’s tough to say the Justin Fields days in Chicago are officially over. His teammates still believe in him. But Caleb Williams proved himself as 2022’s best college football player and furthered his status as a superstar with some impressive performances last season. Him not participating at the NFL combine is no reason for concern and, if anything, shows his confidence in his skills. And the Bears could use a boost of confidence.

If the Bears trade the No. 1 pick away yet again, it’s likely another team (Commanders? Patriots?) would pick Williams, anyways. Whether it’s the Bears picking or another team, it’s going to be Williams at No. 1.

2. Washington Commanders

Hernandez: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
Davis: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

Jayden Daniels won last season’s Heisman with an astonishing season (3,812 passing yards and 40 touchdowns) at LSU. The Commanders have some tools on offense, including Pro Bowler Terry McLaurin, who has quietly had four straight 1,000-yard seasons despite a quarterback carousel. Give the wide receiver a slinger and see what happens.

3. New England Patriots

Hernandez: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
Davis: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

It is a new era for the Patriots with Jerod Mayo taking the reins from Bill Belichick. And that has to include a new quarterback. New England is still reeling from losing Tom Brady, who won his first Super Bowl when Drake Maye was in his momma’s womb. The North Carolina quarterback is accurate and consistent and that’s what New England needs.

4. Arizona Cardinals

Hernandez: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
Davis: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State

The Cardinals are probably regretting letting DeAndre Hopkins go. Kyler Murray wasn’t exactly a superstar in his return from an ACL tear last year and it’s because he has so few tools around him. James Conner is a reliable running back and Murray can use his legs too, but Arizona needs some help to get the ball downfield. Marvin Harrison Jr., who is hoping to follow in his Hall of Fame father’s footsteps, is just the guy they need.

5. Los Angeles Chargers

Hernandez: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
Davis: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia

Is this high for Brock Bowers? Maybe. But do the Chargers need him? Yes. Los Angeles is fully invested in quarterback Justin Herbert and it struggled to get anything going last season. The Bolts will probably lose Austin Ekeler to free agency and Keenan Allen and Mike Williams have been productive, but inconsistent due to injury. The Chargers, who know what it means to have a star tight end, could use some championship experience that Bowers brings.

6. New York Giants

Hernandez: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Davis: J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

The Giants honestly could pick someone at any offensive position and they’ll be better off than they are now. Malik Nabers is a solid talent who helped boost Jayden Daniels’ Heisman season. He knows what it means to step in and make an impact — he started six games and had 417 yards and four touchdowns his freshman year — which is something the Giants need. Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase have made names for themselves jumping from LSU to the NFL. Nabers is hoping to be next and what better place than the Big Apple?

7. Tennessee Titans

Hernandez: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
Davis: Taliese Fuaga, OL, Oregon State
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame

The Titans desperately need help on the offensive line. Derrick Henry is a superstar running back and he was a shell of himself last season, tying a career-low with 4.2 yards per rushing attempt. The Titans most likely will lose the face of the franchise to free agency, but the point still stands and quarterback Will Levis will need help in his second year. Joe Alt was a captain at Notre Dame, quite the prestigious honor, and should jell with last year’s first-round pick, Peter Skoronski.

8. Atlanta Falcons

Hernandez: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
Davis: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama

Is this a little early for Bo Nix to be drafted? Maybe. Are the Falcons in desperate need of a quarterback and proven leader? Yes. And yes, Nix is ‘old’ at 24. But it also means he’s got a lot of experience under his belt. Atlanta has plenty of needs on defense, too, but pairing Nix with Bijan Robinson just feels like the right formula for offensive success.

9. Chicago Bears

Hernandez: Dallas Turner, OLB, Alabama
Davis: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington

The Bears are missing Roquan Smith and can hope to fill the defensive gap with Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner. The junior had 11 sacks his final season with the Crimson Tide and impressed at the combine. He also went to storied South Florida high school Saint Thomas Aquinas. So, he knows a thing or two about winning.

10. New York Jets

Hernandez: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
Davis: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State

This is assuming Aaron Rodgers comes back from his Achilles injury and remains the quarterback of the Jets. New York already has a pretty reliable wideout in Garret Wilson, so adding Washington’s Rome Odunze will help keep defenses on their toes. Odunze had his career-best 1,640 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns his junior year as the Huskies marched to the national championship. The team played with grit and resilience and that’s what the Jets need a dose of.

11. Minnesota Vikings

Hernandez: Laiatu Latu, DE, UCLA
Davis: Dallas Turner, OLB, Alabama
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Dallas Turner, OLB, Alabama

The Vikings could be pretty set on offense if Kirk Cousins comes back (it’s a big if) and Justin Jefferson stays healthy. They should use their first round pick to focus on defense. They most likely will lose the sack master Danielle Hunter to free agency. The defense has a fiery group who made their own celebration dances last season. Laiatu Latu will add strength, technical skills and resilience — he came back from a neck injury — to this scrappy team.

If Cousins does leave, Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy would be a good fit here.

12. Denver Broncos

Hernandez: Michael Penix Jr., QB. Washington
Davis: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
Middlehurst-Schwartz: J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan

The Russell Wilson days are over in Denver. Michael Penix Jr. has the perfect underdog story to lead the Broncos out of their pit. The quarterback was a Heisman Trophy finalist with 4,903 passing yards and 36 touchdowns. He marched the Huskies all the way to the national championship game. He brings leadership and humility that the Broncos need to make the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.

13. Las Vegas Raiders

Hernandez: Jared Verse, DE, Florida State
Davis: Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State

Antonio Pierce is a defensive-minded coach, so although the Raiders need a lot of help a lot of places, he will start there. Jared Verse had 41 tackles and nine sacks his junior year with Florida State. He probably has a chip on his shoulder from the Seminoles being left out of the College Football Playoff and that hunger is exactly what the Raiders thrive off of.

14. New Orleans Saints

Hernandez: Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State
Davis: Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State
Middlehurst-Schwartz: JC Latham, OT, Alabama

The Saints were less than stellar in Derek Carr’s first season in New Orleans. It’s partially because they have a similar problem as his former team, the Raiders. He doesn’t have much help from the offensive line. Olu Fashanu was named the Big Ten offensive lineman of the year and first-team All-Big Ten after his 2023 campaign where he didn’t allow a sack and helped Penn State’s offense notch a conference-best 271 first downs. He suffered a thigh injury in the combine, but it doesn’t seem serious and the captain would bring much-needed leadership to the team.

15. Indianapolis Colts

Hernandez: Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
Davis: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo

With Anthony Richardson back from injury and Jonathan Taylor locked in for a few more years, the Colts should focus on building their defense. Terrion Arnold was named a first-team All-American for his redshirt sophomore season after grabbing five interceptions.

16. Seattle Seahawks

Hernandez: Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
Davis: QB Michael Penix, Washington
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Laiatu Latu, DE, UCLA

The Seahawks have some ballers on defense, including last year’s first round draft pick, Devon Witherspoon. They let go of Jamal Adams, who seemed to be a distraction more than a help. It would make sense to give some help up front and that’s exactly what Byron Murphy II provides. In his junior year at Texas, he had five sacks and was named the Big 12 defensive lineman of the year.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars

Hernandez: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
Davis: OT JC Latham, Alabama
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU

This might be a little low for the Oregon State tackle, but the Jaguars are a good fit. Trevor Lawrence got hurt — a lot — last year. He tried to power through ankle and shoulder injuries, but wouldn’t it be nice if he didn’t get hurt at all? So, working on the offensive line makes sense for Jacksonville. Taliese Fuaga reportedly did not allow a sack in 700 offensive snaps as the Beavers averaged 426.9 total yards per game last season.

18. Cincinnati Bengals

Hernandez: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
Davis: WR Brian Thomas Jr., LSU
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma

The Bengals could lose Tee Higgins (who they used the franchise tag on), which could leave a gap open opposite Ja’Marr Chase. What better way to fill that hole than to add another LSU Tigers standout for Joe Burrow to throw to? Brian Thomas Jr. led the nation with 17 touchdown catches last season. He and Malik Nabers each had a 1,000-yard season, something that Chase and Justin Jefferson did together while donning the purple and yellow. Thomas might need a team where he can be the it-guy eventually. But the Bengals are a great spot for him to make the leap to the pros.

19. Los Angeles Rams

Hernandez: Darius Robinson, DE, Missouri
Davis: DE Laiatu Latu, UCLA
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson

It’s become clear Aaron Donald can’t carry the Rams defense all by himself. And Matthew Stafford seems to have found a good rhythm adding Puka Nacua to the offensive mix. So, defense seems to be the route for the Rams in the first round, their first pick in the opening round in eight years. Missouri’s Darius Robinson battled through injury last season, but finished leading the team with 43 tackles, 8.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers

Hernandez: Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
Davis: CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon

The Steelers have many needs to address, including offensive line. But their secondary is also an issue. Damontae Kazee’s monster hit on Michael Pittman Jr. showed that this unit plays desperate, not strategically. Nate Wiggins brings a lot of speed — his 4.28 at the combine was the best at his position — and after a season with some veteran journeymen, his youth will bring new energy to the team.

21. Miami Dolphins

Hernandez: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Davis: CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Troy Fautanu, G, Washington

Miami has an incredibly high-powered offense, so it should look to build on its defense. Quinyon Mitchell’s 46 pass breakups in his college career is the most in program history and, during the 2022 season, he had four interceptions in one game. Despite not coming from a big-name program, putting him across veteran Jalen Ramsey will help him develop.

22. Philadelphia Eagles

Hernandez: Jackson Powers-Johnson, C/G, Oregon
Davis: CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa

It is an impossible job to fill the shoes of future Hall of Famer Jason Kelce. But the Eagles have to start somewhere. Jackson Powers-Johnson helped boost Bo Nix into a Heisman finalist last season. Powers-Johnson has incredible versatility and played right guard, right tackle, left guard and center with Oregon. So, there’s no pressure to plug him into Kelce’s position right away.

23. Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns)

Hernandez: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
Davis: DE Jared Verse, Florida State
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas

The Texans won the draft last season with both of their first round picks turning out to be real gems. DeMeco Ryans will hope to keep the streak going and defense seems to be the logical direction. Ennis Rakestraw Jr. rebounded from injury to catch the attention of scouts. He had 35 tackles in his redshirt junior season and has all the intangibles to make an impact on a team that’s riding the underdog wave.

24. Dallas Cowboys

Hernandez: Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
Davis: OL Troy Fautanu, Washington
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia

Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb found a historic rhythm last season, but the Cowboys running game was a shadow of the glory days. Dallas might lose Tyron Smith and Tyler Biadasz to free agency, so it should look to bolster its offensive line. Amarius Mims was part of a Georgia unit that was fifth in the country with 496.5 yards of offense per game. Injury limited his production in his final season, but he proved himself enough to be a worthy NFL prospect.

25. Green Bay Packers

Hernandez: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
Davis: OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

Jordan Love showed sparks of brilliance stepping in for Aaron Rodgers. The Packers should give him help up front so he can continue to build his confidence. There’s a big question mark surrounding All-Pro tackle David Bakhtiari and investing in a young talent would be a good move.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Hernandez: J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
Davis: DE Chop Robinson, Penn State
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Jared Verse, DE, Florida State

Is this too far for J.J. McCarthy to fall? Yes. But it happens sometimes. With Baker Mayfield potentially leaving in free agency, the Buccaneers could be in need of a quarterback. McCarthy is a proven winner who led Michigan through a controversy-riddled season to capture the national championship. Tampa Bay will be hungry to go deep in the playoffs again and will need someone reliable to feed the ball to Mike Evans.

27. Arizona Cardinals (from Houston Texans)

Hernandez: DT Johnny Newton, Illinois
Davis: DT Johnny Newton, Illinois
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Darius Robinson, DE, Missouri

After picking up Marvin Harrison Jr. earlier, the Cardinals should address the defense. Jer’Zhan Newton was the Big Ten defensive player of the year after posting 7.5 sacks. He was also a captain and will provide leadership.

28. Buffalo Bills

Hernandez: Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
Davis: DE Bralen Trice, Washington
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State

With the departures of Jordan Poyer and Tre’Davious White and Von Miller getting older, the Bills really need to bolster their defense. Cooper DeJean’s 2023 campaign was cut short due to injury, but he had a solid year the season before with three pick-six interceptions and 75 total tackles.

29. Detroit Lions

Hernandez: JC Latham, OT, Alabama
Davis: OL Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

The Lions’ offensive line could be thinned out due to free agency. It was a unit that had a lot of success, so investing in some new talent would be a good move. JC Latham has made a mark at both IMG Academy and Alabama, two storied programs. He only allowed two sacks in 408 passing plays his final season with the Crimson Tide.

30. Baltimore Ravens

Hernandez: Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
Davis: OT Amarius Mims, Georgia
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Graham Barton, G, Duke

The Ravens offense seems good to go after Lamar Jackson won his second MVP. The team, which historically has been known for its defense, should invest in another key player on that side of the ball. Edgerrin Cooper would fit nicely alongside Roquan Smith. Last season, the Texas A&M standout had eight sacks and led the Aggies with 84 total tackles.

31. San Francisco 49ers

Hernandez: Troy Fautanu, OL, Washington
Davis: DL Darius Robinson, Missouri
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Chop Robinson, DE, Penn State

Troy Fautanu was named the top offensive lineman in the Pac-12 by the conference’s defensive linemen. He has four years of playing time under his belt and would be a great addition.

32. Kansas City Chiefs

Hernandez: Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
Davis: WR Xavier Worthy, Texas
Middlehurst-Schwartz: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas

Please, take one moment, and remember exactly what Britt Reid did.

This was essentially a gift to the Reid family months before Christmas. If you look up privilege in the dictionary, there’s Britt, peacing out of prison early, cruising home, being allowed to put behind him the damage he did to a then 5-year-old girl named Ariel Young due to him driving while intoxicated, damage she may never fully put behind her. The timing of the commutation couldn’t be more glaring coming just weeks after Kansas City won the Super Bowl.

Maybe there are other people who get sentences commuted after nearly killing a little girl. I’d like to see those examples and compare them to Reid’s. I’m guessing they don’t exist because not everyone is the son of a Super Bowl coach under the protection of a terrible governor.

‘The family is disgusted, I am disgusted, and I believe that the majority of the people in the state of Missouri are disgusted by the governor’s actions,’ said the lawyer for Ariel’s family, Tom Porto. ‘If you drink and drive and you put a little girl in a coma, you should have to serve the entire sentence that a judge of this state gave you.’

Porto also provided to the Star a statement from Ariel’s mother, Felicia Miller, who asked: “How would the governor feel if this was his daughter? It seems the laws don’t apply equally to the haves and have nots. The haves get favors. The have nots serve their sentence.’

But I also want you to focus on something else besides the glaring privilege and cronyism. Please, take one moment, and remember exactly what Britt Reid did.

Because the governor doesn’t want you to do that. So do it. Remember what happened, and according to various media reports, including the Star, this is what occurred:

Prosecutors said that Britt Reid was driving 83 mph two seconds before the crash on an Interstate highway. They also said his blood alcohol content was 0.113 approximately two hours before his vehicle collided into the one carrying Ariel, who was five at the time of the accident. The legal limit, according to Missouri law, is 0.08.

The crash put Ariel in a coma for 11 days, the Star reported. Reid, in November of 2022, was sentenced to three years in prison.

Reid hasn’t made just one tragic mistake. He has a history of them. There’s no proof that he’s someone who can go lengthy periods of time in his life without getting arrested or hurting another human being. In 2008, while out on bail because of a road rage charge, he pled guilty to DUI and drug related charges coming from an entirely separate incident.

In the road rage incident, Reid pled guilty to flashing a gun at another motorist during a 2007 incident. He was sentenced to eight to 23 months in prison.

Remember all of that, too.

Reid hasn’t done anything to warrant any type of commuted sentence. A spokesperson for Gov. Mike Parson’s office said on Friday that “Mr. Reid has completed his alcohol abuse treatment program and has served more prison time than most individuals convicted of similar offenses.”

That may or may not be true but what’s certain is that not only is caution warranted with someone like Reid, it’s mandatory. He doesn’t get the benefit of the doubt.

What the governor is also doing with that statement is trying to get you to forget exactly what happened. He wants you to forget about Ariel.

So, please, take one moment, and remember what Britt Reid did.

Remember when Rick Pitino blasted his first season coaching at St. John’s as ‘the most unenjoyable experience of my lifetime’ and called his players ‘unathletic’ after falling to Seton Hall, its third loss in a row?

Maybe it was the wake-up call the Johnnies needed.

Since the infamous tirade, the Red Storm have rattled off four wins − including an impressive victory against Creighton − to enter the NCAA Tournament picture, a 180-degree turn from where St. John’s was just less than three weeks ago.

Going into the final week of the regular season, St. John’s is one of the first four out teams in the latest USA TODAY Sports Bracketology prediction. While it’s not a solidified tournament spot, it surely is a much better place than it was in a few weeks ago, and with teams ahead of them tumbling, there’s a solid chance a late-season push could result in his squad getting a spot in the bracket and Pitino taking his sixth different school to the big dance.

St. John’s is one of five Big East teams still vying for a postseason spot, creating what should be an enticing beginning to the conference tournament next week. But teams can’t look too far ahead. Here is where teams on the bubble sit, and what could result in them making − or missing − the tournament heading into the final weekend of the regular season.

American Athletic

Florida Atlantic

Record: 23-7 (13-4). NET: 34. Quad 1 record: 1-3

With South Florida clinching the regular-season conference title, Florida Atlantic’s stock has dropped it to a double-digit seed. The Owls close the regular season against Memphis on Saturday, and they need to avenge the loss against the Tigers to avoid being in the last four in territory. 

Projection: No. 10 seed.

ACC

Virginia

Record: 21-9 (12-7). NET: 50. Quad 1 record: 2-6.

A poor showing against Duke shows the struggle Virginia has had recently with three losses in its last four games, with all of those defeats being double-digit losses. Tony Bennett’s team could be a first four selection, but it needs to at least beat Georgia Tech in the season finale to avoid the play-in game.

Projection: No. 10 seed.

Wake Forest

Record: 18-12 (10-9). NET: 42. Quad 1 record: 2-6.

Things need to change quickly in Winston-Salem if Wake Forest wants to be in the tournament. The Demon Deacons have lost three in a row, including a bad Quad 3 home loss to Georgia Tech. As a result, Wake Forest plummeted in the NET rankings from 31 to 41. Not all hope is lost with another Quad 1 opportunity against Clemson to end the regular season, but it’s a must-win if Wake Forest wants to stay alive. 

Projection: Next four out.

Pittsburgh

Record: 20-10 (11-8). NET: 44. Quad 1 record: 2-6.

Even with no impressive wins in the past week, Pittsburgh has been jumped by several teams that have boosted their tournament stock to put the Panthers in the next four out. But don’t count out the Panthers just yet; they remain alive in the hunt for a tournament spot, and if Pittsburgh is able to handle North Carolina State at home, it should keep momentum going into the ACC tournament. 

Projection: Next four out.

Big 12

TCU

Record: 20-10 (9-8). NET: 38. Quad 1 record: 2-10.

String of defeats in the loaded Big 12 and a poor Quad 1 record have resulted in TCU dropping a few sports down the tournament field. The Horned Frogs don’t have any Quad 1 opportunities left to significantly move up, but a spot in the bracket will be assured as long as they take care of business against UCF on Saturday.

Projection: No. 9 seed.

Big East

Villanova

Record: 17-13 (10-9). NET: 29. Quad 1 record: 4-8.

The big Quad 1 road win at Providence last weekend has propelled Villanova back into the projected bracket. However, the Wildcats weren’t able to keep the momentum with a road loss to Seton Hall. The regular-season finale Creighton is the game of the season that could be a big factor in Villanova’s fate before the Big East tournament.

Projection: No. 11 seed (last four in).

Seton Hall

Record: 19-11 (12-7). NET: 63. Quad 1 record: 6-7.

It was a tall task to try and beat Creighton and Connecticut on the road in the same week, but it didn’t help getting blown out in both games. Still, Seton Hall remains a tournament team, and the win over Villanova is another Quad 1 win that should give them more space than the Wildcats. The Pirates should handle DePaul to close out the regular season.

Projection: No. 11 seed (last four in).

Providence

Record: 19-11 (10-9). NET: 61. Quad 1 record: 5-8.

Saturday’s loss to Villanova is the reason why Providence went from a projected tournament team to being one of the last four teams out. Now if they want to steal a last four in spot from another team, the Friars need to close the regular season with a win over Connecticut, something easier said than done. 

Projection: First four out.

St. John’s

Record: 18-12 (10-9). NET: 36. Quad 1 record: 5-9.

The newest team to join tournament consideration, St. John’s has quickly turned its season around with a four-game winning streak that includes two Quad 1 wins in Creighton and Butler. With Georgetown to close out the regular season, don’t be surprised if the Johnnies are one of the last four teams in as the conference tournament begins.

Projection: First four out.

Butler

Record: 18-13 (9-11). NET: 65. Quad 1 record: 4-11.

Butler is hanging on for dear life in staying in consideration for a tournament spot, snapping a five-game losing streak with a win against lowly DePaul and then beating Xavier on Wednesday. However there’s still lots of work to do if the Bulldogs want a tournament spot, so they’ll need to make some noise in New York City if it wants to catapult up the bubble.

Projection: Next four out.

Big Ten

Northwestern

Record: 20-10 (11-8). NET: 53. Quad 1 record: 5-6.

A loss to Iowa over the weekend hurt Northwestern’s chance of getting a top eight seed, and losing a big Quad 1 opportunity against fellow bubble team Michigan State moves the Wildcats into double-digit seed territory. But Northwestern doesn’t need to fully panic − yet. A win against Minnesota on Saturday should seal the deal.

Projection: No. 10 seed.

Michigan State

Record: 18-12 (10-9). NET: 22. Quad 1 record: 4-8.

Another season of going from national title aspirations to fighting for a tournament spot for Michigan State. The Spartans entered the week on a three-game losing streak that resulted in them being a projected double-digit seed, but Wednesday’s defeat of Northwestern should give the Spartans a case to jump the Wildcats in the bubble.

Projection: No. 9 seed.

Nebraska

Record: 21-9 (11-8). NET: 43. Quad 1 record: 3-7.

The Cornhuskers went 1-1 last week but they moved up in the projected field as a solidified No. 11 seed. There isn’t much room for Nebraska to move up with the regular season ending against Big Ten-worst Michigan. Still, it remains very likely at the moment Nebraska will return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. 

Projection: No. 11 seed.

Iowa

Record: 18-12 (10-9). NET: 57. Quad 1 record: 3-8.

An impressive victory at Northwestern and three Quad 1 wins in its last five games have propelled Iowa into tournament consideration. There’s still a lot that needs to happen for the Hawkeyes, but they can make another big jump to end the regular season with another Quad 1 win against Illinois.

Projection: Next four out.

Missouri Valley

Drake

Record: 25-6 (16-4). NET: 48. Quad 1 record: 3-1.

The Missouri Valley Conference certainly has a case to send two teams to the tournament with Drake’s impressive resume. The biggest concern is the selection committee being tough on Drake’s schedule and two Quad 3 losses. The Bulldogs likely need to make the conference tournament title game this week and face Indiana State to be considered for an at-large bid should they not win it all.

Projection: Next four out.

Mountain West

Boise State

Record: 21-9 (12-5). NET: 25. Quad 1 record: 5-4.

Boise State saw its five-game winning streak end and a golden opportunity to grab first in the Mountain West go away with a loss to Nevada, which likely prevents the Broncos from moving up a seed. The chance to head into Las Vegas with the No. 1 seed is still alive with a big Quad 1 game at San Diego State on Saturday. 

Projection: No. 9 seed.

Colorado State

Record: 21-9 (9-8). NET: 35. Quad 1 record: 4-6.

Colorado State was able to halt its freefall from the top of the Mountain West with a win over Wyoming last weekend. The Rams will face Quad 4 opponent Air Force to close out the regular season, which will have to be a win to prevent Colorado State from falling into last four in territory. 

Projection: No. 10 seed. 

New Mexico

Record: 22-8 (10-7). NET: 26. Quad 1 record: 2-5.

Don’t let the high NET ranking fool you; New Mexico has the least amount of Quad 1 wins of any Mountain West contender, and it suffered a horrific loss to Air Force before losing to Boise State last week. The Lobos can get back into a solidified tournament spot by capping off the regular season with a Quad 1 win at Utah State.

Projection: No. 11 seed (last four in). 

Pac-12

Colorado

Record: 20-9 (11-7). NET: 31. Quad 1 record: 1-5.

The Buffaloes have handled their business in recent weeks with a four-game winning streak, and they’ve been rewarded with one of the last four spots in the tournament. Colorado can make a real case for securing a tournament bid by getting its second Quad 1 win of the season on Thursday against Oregon. 

Projection: No. 11 seed (last four in). 

Utah

Record: 18-11 (9-9). NET: 46. Quad 1 record: 3-7.

Sweeping the Bay Area schools last week wasn’t enough to move Utah up anywhere in the first eight teams projected to miss the tournament. In order to move up, Utah will need to beat Oregon State and end the regular season with a Quad 1 win at Oregon. 

Projection: First four out.