February basketball never disappoints, and this past weekend was a preview of the madness to come. In one of the wildest weekends of the seasonseven of the top 12 teams in the country took a loss, including six upsets that shook up the national rankings. While No. 2 Duke and No. 10 Purdue handled business at home against their biggest rivals, everything else was pure chaos.

One of the biggest statements came from No. 8 Tennessee, who pummeled No. 5 Florida, 64-44, in a revenge game that felt personal. Just a few weeks ago, Florida embarrassed the Vols by 30 points, but this time, Tennessee flipped the script with a defensive masterpiece. The Vols locked down the Gators, forcing bad shots all night and keeping Florida from finding any rhythm. It was the kind of performance that makes you believe Tennessee is built for a deep March run.

Then there was the biggest shocker of the weekendJohn Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks storming into Rupp Arena and taking down No. 12 Kentucky, 89-79. Coach Cal’s return to Lexington was already emotional, but pulling off the upset? That had to feel even better. Arkansas played fearless, spreading the floor, hitting big shots, and making key stops when it mattered. Meanwhile, Kentucky struggled defensively, and questions about their ability to make a deep NCAA Tournament run are now louder than ever.

With only 26 days until Selection Sunday, these shakeups are just the beginning. The road to March Madness is officially in full swing, and if this weekend was any indication, nobody is safe. Expect more upsets, more shake-ups, and plenty of drama as teams fight for position before the tournament field is set.

Weekend’s Biggest Results:

  • No. 8 Tennessee 64, No. 5 Florida 44 – Vols get their revenge in dominant fashion
  • Arkansas 89, No. 12 Kentucky 79 – Coach Cal stuns his former team in return to Rupp
  • No. 2 Duke 83, No. 3 UNC 77 – Blue Devils win Round 1 of this season’s biggest rivalry
  • No. 10 Purdue 74, Indiana 68 – Boilermakers hold off Hoosiers in a tough battle
  • No. 20 Missouri 85, No. 6 Alabama 80 – Tigers knock off another SEC powerhouse
  • No. 18 Baylor 79, No. 7 Kansas 75 – Jayhawks struggle on the road again
  • Unranked Texas 76, No. 9 Houston 74 – Longhorns pull off a thriller in Austin

The rankings are about to look very different this week, and with conference tournaments right around the corner, we’re just getting started. Buckle up—it’s about to get wild.