CFB Playoff Bracket - 2022

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2022 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
Oklahoma State Big 12
9
Ohio State Big Ten

5
Penn State Big Ten
12
Michigan State Big Ten

7
Duke ACC
10
USC Pac-12

6
Mississippi State SEC
11
Oregon State Pac-12

Quarterfinals

1
Kentucky SEC
8
Oklahoma State Big 12

4
Tennessee SEC
5
Penn State Big Ten

2
Alabama SEC
7
Duke ACC

3
Arkansas SEC
6
Mississippi State SEC

Semifinals

1
Kentucky SEC
4
Tennessee SEC

2
Alabama SEC
3
Arkansas SEC

Championship

1
Kentucky SEC
2
Alabama 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