CFB Playoff Bracket - 2017

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2017 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
Michigan State Big Ten
9
Penn State Big Ten

5
USC Pac-12
12
Michigan Big Ten

7
Clemson ACC
10
TCU Big 12

6
Stanford Pac-12
11
Memphis American Athletic

Quarterfinals

1
Alabama SEC
8
Michigan State Big Ten

4
UCF American Athletic
5
USC Pac-12

2
Miami ACC
7
Clemson ACC

3
Georgia SEC
6
Stanford Pac-12

Semifinals

1
Alabama SEC
4
UCF American Athletic

2
Miami ACC
3
Georgia SEC

Championship

1
Alabama SEC
2
Miami 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