CFB Playoff Bracket - 2016

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2016 Week 8

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
Nebraska Big Ten
9
Louisville ACC

5
Michigan Big Ten
12
Navy American Athletic

7
Ohio State Big Ten
10
Wisconsin Big Ten

6
Tennessee SEC
11
Florida State ACC

Quarterfinals

1
Alabama SEC
8
Nebraska Big Ten

4
Clemson ACC
5
Michigan Big Ten

2
Penn State Big Ten
7
Ohio State Big Ten

3
Texas A&M SEC
6
Tennessee SEC

Semifinals

1
Alabama SEC
4
Clemson ACC

2
Penn State Big Ten
3
Texas A&M SEC

Championship

1
Alabama SEC
2
Penn 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