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College Football Playoff Predictor 2026

Build your 2026 College Football Playoff bracket. Start from the projected field, swap teams in or out, and pick every game to the national championship in Las Vegas.

Updated · CFP Rankings Week 11, released November 10, 2026

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Projected field

  1. Georgia Bulldogs (No. 1, 8-1) – Projected Southeastern champion
  2. Utah Utes (No. 2, 9-0) – Projected Big 12 champion
  3. Alabama Crimson Tide (No. 3, 7-2) – At-large
  4. UCLA Bruins (No. 4, 9-0) – Projected Big Ten champion
  5. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (No. 5, 8-1) – Notre Dame, ranked in the top 12
  6. Texas Longhorns (No. 6, 7-2) – At-large
  7. Miami Hurricanes (No. 7, 8-1) – Projected Atlantic Coast champion
  8. Tennessee Volunteers (No. 8, 7-2) – At-large
  9. Indiana Hoosiers (No. 9, 8-1) – At-large
  10. BYU Cougars (No. 10, 7-2) – At-large
  11. Kentucky Wildcats (No. 11, 7-2) – At-large
  12. Boise State Broncos (No. 24, 8-1) – Highest-ranked Group of Six champion (Pac-12)

Frequently asked questions

How do I use the College Football Playoff predictor?

It starts with the projected 12-team field from the latest rankings. Use "Edit field" to swap any seed for another ranked team, then click winners through the first round, quarterfinals and semifinals to pick a national champion. Your bracket is saved in the link.

How does seeding work in the 2026 CFP?

All 12 teams are seeded by the final CFP ranking. Seeds 1–4 get byes; seeds 5–8 host 9–12 in the first round.