CFB Playoff Bracket - 2018

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2018 Week 15

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
Iowa State Big 12
9
Texas A&M SEC

5
Georgia SEC
12
Washington Pac-12

7
Texas Big 12
10
UCF American Athletic

6
Oklahoma Big 12
11
Penn State Big Ten

Quarterfinals

1
Notre Dame FBS Independents
8
Iowa State Big 12

4
Ohio State Big Ten
5
Georgia SEC

2
Alabama SEC
7
Texas Big 12

3
Clemson ACC
6
Oklahoma Big 12

Semifinals

1
Notre Dame FBS Independents
4
Ohio State Big Ten

2
Alabama SEC
3
Clemson ACC

Championship

1
Notre Dame FBS Independents
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