CFB Playoff Bracket - 2020 - Week 3

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2020 Week 3

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
Navy American Athletic
9
Oklahoma State Big 12

5
Louisiana Sun Belt
12
Memphis American Athletic

7
Texas Big 12
10
North Carolina ACC

6
Army FBS Independents
11
Oklahoma Big 12

Quarterfinals

1
Miami ACC
8
Navy American Athletic

4
SMU American Athletic
5
Louisiana Sun Belt

2
UCF American Athletic
7
Texas Big 12

3
Notre Dame FBS Independents
6
Army FBS Independents

Semifinals

1
Miami ACC
4
SMU American Athletic

2
UCF American Athletic
3
Notre Dame FBS Independents

Championship

1
Miami ACC
2
UCF American Athletic

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