CFB Playoff Bracket - 2016

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2016 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
Washington Pac-12
9
Michigan Big Ten

5
Wisconsin Big Ten
12
Colorado Pac-12

7
USC Pac-12
10
Oklahoma Big 12

6
Florida State ACC
11
Nebraska Big Ten

Quarterfinals

1
Alabama SEC
8
Washington Pac-12

4
Clemson ACC
5
Wisconsin Big Ten

2
Ohio State Big Ten
7
USC Pac-12

3
Penn State Big Ten
6
Florida State ACC

Semifinals

1
Alabama SEC
4
Clemson ACC

2
Ohio State Big Ten
3
Penn State Big Ten

Championship

1
Alabama SEC
2
Ohio State Big Ten

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