CFB Playoff Bracket - 2025

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2025 Week 4

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
Indiana Big Ten
9
Maryland Big Ten

5
Texas A&M SEC
12
Texas Tech Big 12

7
Michigan Big Ten
10
Alabama SEC

6
Tulane American Athletic
11
Georgia Tech ACC

Quarterfinals

1
Ole Miss SEC
8
Indiana Big Ten

4
Georgia SEC
5
Texas A&M SEC

2
USC Big Ten
7
Michigan Big Ten

3
Oklahoma SEC
6
Tulane American Athletic

Semifinals

1
Ole Miss SEC
4
Georgia SEC

2
USC Big Ten
3
Oklahoma SEC

Championship

1
Ole Miss SEC
2
USC Big Ten

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