CFB Playoff Bracket - 2016

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2016 Week 9

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
Wisconsin Big Ten
9
Western Michigan Mid-American

5
Ohio State Big Ten
12
Florida State ACC

7
Washington Pac-12
10
Louisville ACC

6
Penn State Big Ten
11
Nebraska Big Ten

Quarterfinals

1
Alabama SEC
8
Wisconsin Big Ten

4
Texas A&M SEC
5
Ohio State Big Ten

2
Clemson ACC
7
Washington Pac-12

3
Michigan Big Ten
6
Penn State Big Ten

Semifinals

1
Alabama SEC
4
Texas A&M SEC

2
Clemson ACC
3
Michigan Big Ten

Championship

1
Alabama SEC
2
Clemson ACC

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