12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection
Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2024 Week 7
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
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8
Miami ACC
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9
Ohio State Big Ten
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5
Kansas State Big 12
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12
Indiana Big Ten
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7
BYU Big 12
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10
Arizona State Big 12
Quarterfinals
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4
Penn State Big Ten
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5
Kansas State Big 12
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3
Texas Tech Big 12
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6
Alabama SEC
Semifinals
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1
Oregon Big Ten
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4
Penn State Big Ten
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2
Texas SEC
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3
Texas Tech 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