CFB Playoff Bracket - 2020

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2020 Week 4

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 State Big 12
9
Navy American Athletic

5
Louisiana Sun Belt
12
Auburn SEC

7
Notre Dame FBS Independents
10
Texas A&M SEC

6
Texas Big 12
11
Alabama SEC

Quarterfinals

1
UCF American Athletic
8
Oklahoma State Big 12

4
Virginia Tech ACC
5
Louisiana Sun Belt

2
Miami ACC
7
Notre Dame FBS Independents

3
BYU FBS Independents
6
Texas Big 12

Semifinals

1
UCF American Athletic
4
Virginia Tech ACC

2
Miami ACC
3
BYU FBS Independents

Championship

1
UCF American Athletic
2
Miami ACC

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