Michigan and Tennessee Face Off in Elite 8 Showdown

Top-seeded Wolverines and 6th-seeded Volunteers battle for a spot in the Final Four

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:42pm

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The top-seeded Michigan Wolverines will take on the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Sunday in Chicago. The winner will advance to the Final Four. The game is scheduled to tip off at 2:15 p.m. ET.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the top teams in the country, with Michigan looking to secure its first Final Four berth since 2018 and Tennessee aiming to reach the national semifinals for the first time since 2019. The outcome will have major implications for the remainder of the tournament.

The details

Michigan, the No. 1 seed in the South Region, is led by All-American center Hunter Dickinson and has cruised through the first three rounds of the tournament. Tennessee, the No. 6 seed in the East Region, has relied on its stifling defense to upset higher-seeded opponents and reach the Elite 8.

  • The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 30, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. ET.

The players

Michigan Wolverines

The top-seeded team in the South Region, making its first Elite 8 appearance since 2018.

Tennessee Volunteers

The No. 6 seed in the East Region, seeking its first Final Four berth since 2019.

Hunter Dickinson

All-American center for the Michigan Wolverines and a key player in their tournament run.

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What they’re saying

“This is the kind of game you live for as a player - the chance to compete against one of the best teams in the country with a Final Four berth on the line.”

— Hunter Dickinson, Center, Michigan Wolverines

What’s next

The winner of the Michigan-Tennessee game will advance to the Final Four, which takes place on April 5 and 7 in Atlanta.

The takeaway

This Elite 8 matchup between two top-10 teams promises to be an exciting and hard-fought battle, with the victor earning a coveted spot in the Final Four and moving one step closer to a national championship.