CFB Playoff Bracket - 2017

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2017 Week 5

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
Miami ACC

5
Georgia SEC
12
Notre Dame FBS Independents

7
Michigan Big Ten
10
TCU Big 12

6
USC Pac-12
11
Oklahoma State Big 12

Quarterfinals

1
UCF American Athletic
8
Penn State Big Ten

4
Alabama SEC
5
Georgia SEC

2
Clemson ACC
7
Michigan Big Ten

3
Florida SEC
6
USC Pac-12

Semifinals

1
UCF American Athletic
4
Alabama SEC

2
Clemson ACC
3
Florida SEC

Championship

1
UCF American Athletic
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