CFB Playoff Bracket - 2021

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2021 Week 2

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
Texas A&M SEC
9
Army FBS Independents

5
Arkansas SEC
12
Notre Dame FBS Independents

7
Georgia SEC
10
Virginia Tech ACC

6
Mississippi State SEC
11
Penn State Big Ten

Quarterfinals

1
Rutgers Big Ten
8
Texas A&M SEC

4
Kentucky SEC
5
Arkansas SEC

2
Pittsburgh ACC
7
Georgia SEC

3
Oregon Pac-12
6
Mississippi State SEC

Semifinals

1
Rutgers Big Ten
4
Kentucky SEC

2
Pittsburgh ACC
3
Oregon Pac-12

Championship

1
Rutgers Big Ten
2
Pittsburgh 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