CFB Playoff Bracket - 2020

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2020 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
Florida State ACC
9
North Carolina ACC

5
Houston American Athletic
12
Memphis American Athletic

7
Virginia Tech ACC
10
Coastal Carolina Sun Belt

6
Miami ACC
11
Air Force Mountain West

Quarterfinals

1
Alabama SEC
8
Florida State ACC

4
Clemson ACC
5
Houston American Athletic

2
BYU FBS Independents
7
Virginia Tech ACC

3
Georgia SEC
6
Miami ACC

Semifinals

1
Alabama SEC
4
Clemson ACC

2
BYU FBS Independents
3
Georgia SEC

Championship

1
Alabama SEC
2
BYU FBS Independents

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