CFB Playoff Bracket - 2023

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2023 Week 11

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
Penn State Big Ten

5
Alabama SEC
12
Iowa Big Ten

7
Florida State ACC
10
Oklahoma Big 12

6
Georgia SEC
11
Oregon State Pac-12

Quarterfinals

1
Ohio State Big Ten
8
Oregon Pac-12

4
Michigan Big Ten
5
Alabama SEC

2
Washington Pac-12
7
Florida State ACC

3
Texas Big 12
6
Georgia SEC

Semifinals

1
Ohio State Big Ten
4
Michigan Big Ten

2
Washington Pac-12
3
Texas Big 12

Championship

1
Ohio State 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