CFB Playoff Bracket - 2017

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2017 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
Ohio State Big Ten
9
USC Pac-12

5
Miami ACC
12
Oklahoma State Big 12

7
Penn State Big Ten
10
Memphis American Athletic

6
Clemson ACC
11
Stanford Pac-12

Quarterfinals

1
Georgia SEC
8
Ohio State Big Ten

4
UCF American Athletic
5
Miami ACC

2
Alabama SEC
7
Penn State Big Ten

3
Notre Dame FBS Independents
6
Clemson ACC

Semifinals

1
Georgia SEC
4
UCF American Athletic

2
Alabama SEC
3
Notre Dame FBS Independents

Championship

1
Georgia SEC
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