12-Team College Football Playoff Bracket Based on ESPN’s Projections

14. Projected First Round Matchups

Projected First Round Matchups:

No. 12 Utah vs. No. 5 USC

No. 11 Miami vs. No. 6 Ole Miss

No. 10 USF vs. No. 7 Penn State

No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 8 Tennessee

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2 Seed: Oregon Ducks

Chance to Make CFP Based on ESPN Projections: 80.7%

3 Seed: Texas Longhorns (SEC Champ)

Chance to Make CFP Based on ESPN Projections: 63.0%

4 Seed: Georgia Bulldogs

Chance to Make CFP Based on ESPN Projections: 61.7%

5 Seed: USC Trojans

Chance to Make CFP Based on ESPN Projections: 60.1%

6 Seed: Ole Miss Rebels

Chance to Make CFP Based on ESPN Projections: 60.0%

7 Seed: Penn State Nittany Lions

Chance to Make CFP Based on ESPN Projections: 54.1%

8 Seed: Tennessee Volunteers

Chance to Make CFP Based on ESPN Projections: 52.4%

9 Seed: Alabama Crimson Tide

Chance to Make CFP Based on ESPN Projections: 49.2%

10 Seed: South Florida Bulls (American Champ)

Chance to Make CFP Based on ESPN Projections: 34.8%

11 Seed: Miami Hurricanes (ACC Champ)

Chance to Make CFP Based on ESPN Projections: 34.0%

12 Seed: Utah Utes (Big 12 Champ)

Chance to Make CFP Based on ESPN Projections: 28.2%

13. Projected First Round Byes

Projected First Round Byes:

No. 1 Ohio State
No. 2 Oregon
No. 3 Texas
No. 4 Georgia

14. Projected First Round Matchups

Projected First Round Matchups:

No. 12 Utah vs. No. 5 USC

No. 11 Miami vs. No. 6 Ole Miss

No. 10 USF vs. No. 7 Penn State

No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 8 Tennessee

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