Auburn Upsets Michigan State, Secures Spot in Rare March Madness Final Four

In a stunning turn of events during the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, Auburn has clinched a spot in the Final Four after defeating Michigan State. This victory marks a rare feat in March Madness history, as Auburn joins an elite group of teams that have reached this stage of the tournament.

The game, which took place in the Elite Eight, saw Auburn edge out Michigan State, a team known for its strong performance in past tournaments. Despite Michigan State's efforts, Auburn's strategic plays and relentless defense secured them the win, advancing them to face either Duke or Houston in the Final Four.

The Final Four lineup is now set with Auburn, Duke, Houston, and Florida, promising an exciting conclusion to the tournament. Fans and analysts alike are buzzing about Auburn's unexpected journey, highlighting their resilience and teamwork as key factors in their success.

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Auburn was the only Elite Eight team to win each of its first three March Madness games by double digits, including its 78-65 Sweet 16 victory over Michigan.

Who is in the final four of March Madness 2025?

And that extends to the 2025 Final Four participants, powerhouse programs who separated themselves from the rest of the field early in the regular season. Florida, Houston, Duke and Auburn were always great, and always contenders.

When was the final four in San Antonio?

This will be the fifth time San Antonio has hosted the Final Four with the other years being 1998, 2004, 2008 and 2018. Three blue bloods in this year's field -- Kentucky, Kansas and UConn -- have all tasted victory in San Antonio before. The fourth team to win it all in 'Mission City' was Villanova in 2018.

Where is men's final four in 2025?

In 2025, the crown will go to a No. 1 seed, as all four top dogs — Auburn, Duke, Florida and Houston — advanced to the Final Four for the second time in tournament history. The Blue Devils face the Cougars, while the Tigers take on the Gators, both in San Antonio on April 5.

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