CFB Playoff Bracket - 2023

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2023 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
Penn State Big Ten
9
Florida State ACC

5
Alabama SEC
12
Oregon State Pac-12

7
Oregon Pac-12
10
Arizona Pac-12

6
Georgia SEC
11
Iowa Big Ten

Quarterfinals

1
Michigan Big Ten
8
Penn State Big Ten

4
Texas Big 12
5
Alabama SEC

2
Washington Pac-12
7
Oregon Pac-12

3
Ohio State Big Ten
6
Georgia SEC

Semifinals

1
Michigan Big Ten
4
Texas Big 12

2
Washington Pac-12
3
Ohio State Big Ten

Championship

1
Michigan Big Ten
2
Washington Pac-12

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