CFB Playoff Bracket - 2018

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2018 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
Clemson ACC
9
Oklahoma Big 12

5
Texas Big 12
12
Army FBS Independents

7
Iowa State Big 12
10
Florida SEC

6
Alabama SEC
11
Texas A&M SEC

Quarterfinals

1
Notre Dame FBS Independents
8
Clemson ACC

4
LSU SEC
5
Texas Big 12

2
Ohio State Big Ten
7
Iowa State Big 12

3
NC State ACC
6
Alabama SEC

Semifinals

1
Notre Dame FBS Independents
4
LSU SEC

2
Ohio State Big Ten
3
NC State ACC

Championship

1
Notre Dame FBS Independents
2
Ohio State Big Ten

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