12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection
Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2023 Week 9
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
Kansas Big 12
-
9
Penn State Big Ten
-
5
Florida State ACC
-
12
Wisconsin Big Ten
-
7
Alabama SEC
-
10
Notre Dame FBS Independents
-
6
Oklahoma Big 12
-
11
Oregon State Pac-12
Quarterfinals
-
1
Ohio State Big Ten
-
8
Kansas Big 12
-
4
Michigan Big Ten
-
5
Florida State ACC
-
3
Washington Pac-12
-
6
Oklahoma Big 12
Semifinals
-
1
Ohio State Big Ten
-
4
Michigan Big Ten
-
2
Texas Big 12
-
3
Washington Pac-12
Championship
-
1
Ohio State Big Ten
-
2
Texas Big 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