CFB Playoff Bracket - 2015

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2015 Week 15

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
Clemson ACC
9
Michigan Big Ten

5
LSU SEC
12
Ole Miss SEC

7
Florida SEC
10
Iowa Big Ten

6
Stanford Pac-12
11
Northwestern Big Ten

Quarterfinals

1
Alabama SEC
8
Clemson ACC

4
Michigan State Big Ten
5
LSU SEC

2
Oklahoma Big 12
7
Florida SEC

3
Ohio State Big Ten
6
Stanford Pac-12

Semifinals

1
Alabama SEC
4
Michigan State Big Ten

2
Oklahoma Big 12
3
Ohio State Big Ten

Championship

1
Alabama SEC
2
Oklahoma Big 12

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