CFB Playoff Bracket - 2016

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2016 Week 7

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
Penn State Big Ten
9
Florida State ACC

5
Clemson ACC
12
North Carolina ACC

7
Nebraska Big Ten
10
Indiana Big Ten

6
Tennessee SEC
11
Wisconsin Big Ten

Quarterfinals

1
Ohio State Big Ten
8
Penn State Big Ten

4
Texas A&M SEC
5
Clemson ACC

2
Alabama SEC
7
Nebraska Big Ten

3
Michigan Big Ten
6
Tennessee SEC

Semifinals

1
Ohio State Big Ten
4
Texas A&M SEC

2
Alabama SEC
3
Michigan Big Ten

Championship

1
Ohio State Big Ten
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