CFB Playoff Bracket - 2021

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2021 Week 15

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
Cincinnati American Athletic
9
Michigan State Big Ten

5
Baylor Big 12
12
Boise State Mountain West

7
Ohio State Big Ten
10
Notre Dame FBS Independents

6
Ole Miss SEC
11
Oklahoma Big 12

Quarterfinals

1
Michigan Big Ten
8
Cincinnati American Athletic

4
Oklahoma State Big 12
5
Baylor Big 12

2
Georgia SEC
7
Ohio State Big Ten

3
Alabama SEC
6
Ole Miss SEC

Semifinals

1
Michigan Big Ten
4
Oklahoma State Big 12

2
Georgia SEC
3
Alabama SEC

Championship

1
Michigan Big Ten
2
Georgia 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