CFB Playoff Bracket - 2025

12-Team CFB Playoff Bracket Projection

Based on Gridiron Elo Rankings - 2025 Week 5

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
Georgia Tech ACC
9
Tulane American Athletic

5
Indiana Big Ten
12
Michigan Big Ten

7
Arizona State Big 12
10
Ohio State Big Ten

6
USC Big Ten
11
Tennessee SEC

Quarterfinals

1
Ole Miss SEC
8
Georgia Tech ACC

4
Texas A&M SEC
5
Indiana Big Ten

2
Alabama SEC
7
Arizona State Big 12

3
Oklahoma SEC
6
USC Big Ten

Semifinals

1
Ole Miss SEC
4
Texas A&M SEC

2
Alabama SEC
3
Oklahoma SEC

Championship

1
Ole Miss SEC
2
Alabama SEC

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