CFB Playoff Bracket - 2025

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2025 Week 14

This bracket shows what the College Football Playoff would look like using our ranking system. The top 4 teams receive first-round byes. Higher seeds are predicted to win each matchup.

First Round

8
Utah Big 12
9
Indiana Big Ten

5
Ohio State Big Ten
12
Notre Dame FBS Independents

7
USC Big Ten
10
Texas Tech Big 12

6
Oregon Big Ten
11
BYU Big 12

Quarterfinals

1
Oklahoma SEC
8
Utah Big 12

4
Ole Miss SEC
5
Ohio State Big Ten

2
Alabama SEC
7
USC Big Ten

3
Georgia SEC
6
Oregon Big Ten

Semifinals

1
Oklahoma SEC
4
Ole Miss SEC

2
Alabama SEC
3
Georgia SEC

Championship

1
Oklahoma SEC
2
Alabama SEC

How to Read This Bracket:

Seeds 1-4: Receive first-round byes and enter in the Quarterfinals
Seeds 5-12: Play in the First Round
Predictions: Higher-seeded teams are predicted to win each matchup
Indicates the predicted winner of each game
Marks the predicted national champion