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USA TODAY bracketology: Michigan State basketball a 5-seed; Michigan basketball a 7-seed

Michigan State Spartans basketball coach Tom Izzo speaks to the media after the 86-65 win over Nebraska on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Detroit Free Press

Had Maryland won on Sunday at Ohio State, the Terrapins would have vaulted up to become a projected No. 1 seed in USA TODAY Sports' latest bracketology.

Instead, the Terrapins suffered a road loss to the Buckeyes. While the defeat didn't significantly damage their NCAA tournament credentials. The setback cost them the opportunity to move past vulnerable No. 1 seeds Gonzaga and San Diego State — both teams that were upset Saturday.