CFB Playoff Bracket - 2022

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2022 Week 8

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
Oregon Pac-12
9
Oklahoma State Big 12

5
Michigan Big Ten
12
Penn State Big Ten

7
LSU SEC
10
Kansas State Big 12

6
Ohio State Big Ten
11
UCLA Pac-12

Quarterfinals

1
TCU Big 12
8
Oregon Pac-12

4
Alabama SEC
5
Michigan Big Ten

2
Tennessee SEC
7
LSU SEC

3
Clemson ACC
6
Ohio State Big Ten

Semifinals

1
TCU Big 12
4
Alabama SEC

2
Tennessee SEC
3
Clemson ACC

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