I think the outcome of the Indiana game plus the general meteoric rise of Indiana really took the wind out of some of the fan momentum. That combined with the mindset of CFP or bust I think left a sour taste for the season results.
Just from small personal experience I’d say it’s been...
Hard to pick a specific team but maybe the African teams being as strong as they have been. It would be nice to have a change up from the traditional European and South American powers running the tournament.
As for disappointment maybe Belgium? They’re into the knockouts but the only team...