CFB Playoff Bracket - 2017

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2017 Week 6

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
TCU Big 12
9
USC Pac-12

5
Miami ACC
12
Oklahoma State Big 12

7
Michigan State Big Ten
10
Stanford Pac-12

6
Penn State Big Ten
11
Washington State Pac-12

Quarterfinals

1
Clemson ACC
8
TCU Big 12

4
Georgia SEC
5
Miami ACC

2
Alabama SEC
7
Michigan State Big Ten

3
UCF American Athletic
6
Penn State Big Ten

Semifinals

1
Clemson ACC
4
Georgia SEC

2
Alabama SEC
3
UCF American Athletic

Championship

1
Clemson ACC
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