Sorry, NDSU #2, would not play the winner of 22 vs 23 ranked teams. You do a bracket like this when is you rank 1-24.
9 vs 24; Plays 8 Seed; Projected 8 vs 9
10 vs 23; Plays 7 Seed; Projected 7 vs 10
11 vs. 22; Plays 6 Seed; Projected 6 vs 11
12 vs 21; Plays 5 Seed; Projected 5 vs 12
13 vs 20; Plays 4 Seed; Projected 4 vs 13
14 vs 19; Plays 3 Seed; Projected 3 vs 14
15 vs 18; Plays 2 Seed; Projected 2 vs 15
16 vs 17; Plays 1 Seed; Projected 1 vs 16
What in the H is Culhane talking about? If all 24 were ranked, NDSU would play the winner of 15 vs. 18. The assumption is 17-24 get beat in the 1st round. If you're going to go on a rant, have a clue what you are talking about.