The 17 at-large teams came from 7 member organizations.
In addition, four at-large teams were selected, which could be from any region.
There are 34 spots in the field for at-large teams.
It is selected to a bowl in the same manner as an at-large team.
Who are the last four at-large teams in the field?
Our charge is to pick the best 34 at-large teams.
The loser is certain to be chosen as an at-large team.
If they do not, the selection committee chooses an at-large team.
UConn would have made the 64-team field anyway as an at-large team because it is among the nation's best.
However, many thought Harvard had a chance to make the tournament in spite of the loss as an at-large team.