CFB Playoff Bracket - 2019

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2019 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
SMU American Athletic
9
Florida SEC

5
Penn State Big Ten
12
Michigan State Big Ten

7
Auburn SEC
10
Notre Dame FBS Independents

6
Oregon Pac-12
11
Wisconsin Big Ten

Quarterfinals

1
Ohio State Big Ten
8
SMU American Athletic

4
Clemson ACC
5
Penn State Big Ten

2
LSU SEC
7
Auburn SEC

3
Michigan Big Ten
6
Oregon Pac-12

Semifinals

1
Ohio State Big Ten
4
Clemson ACC

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