CFB Playoff Bracket - 2022

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2022 Week 10

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
Ohio State Big Ten
9
Notre Dame FBS Independents

5
Georgia SEC
12
Ole Miss SEC

7
Clemson ACC
10
Kansas State Big 12

6
Alabama SEC
11
UCLA Pac-12

Quarterfinals

1
TCU Big 12
8
Ohio State Big Ten

4
Michigan Big Ten
5
Georgia SEC

2
Tennessee SEC
7
Clemson ACC

3
LSU SEC
6
Alabama SEC

Semifinals

1
TCU Big 12
4
Michigan Big Ten

2
Tennessee SEC
3
LSU SEC

Championship

1
TCU Big 12
2
Tennessee 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