CFB Playoff Bracket - 2019

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2019 Week 14

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
Oklahoma Big 12
9
Georgia SEC

5
Penn State Big Ten
12
Iowa Big Ten

7
Notre Dame FBS Independents
10
Memphis American Athletic

6
Clemson ACC
11
Auburn SEC

Quarterfinals

1
Ohio State Big Ten
8
Oklahoma Big 12

4
Wisconsin Big Ten
5
Penn State Big Ten

2
LSU SEC
7
Notre Dame FBS Independents

3
Michigan Big Ten
6
Clemson ACC

Semifinals

1
Ohio State Big Ten
4
Wisconsin Big Ten

2
LSU SEC
3
Michigan Big Ten

Championship

1
Ohio State Big Ten
2
LSU 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