If this is the last 12-team playoff, it would be a damn shame. That’s been a good number and a good format, even if the championship game is way too late in the calendar. Regardless, here’s the bracket on stone tablets for the selection committee to copy come December:College Football Playoff Projections After Week ZeroNotre DameIndiana GeorgiaOhio StateOregonTexasMiamiMississippiTexas A&MUSCBYUNavyFirst round No. 12 Navy at No. 5 Oregon No. 11 BYU at No. 6 Texas No. 10 USC at No. 7 Miami No. 9 Texas A&M at No. 8 Mississippi Quarterfinals No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 4 Ohio StateNo. 6 Texas vs. No. 3 Georgia No. 7 Miami vs. No. 2 IndianaNo. 8 Mississippi vs. No. 1 Notre Dame Semifinals No. 4 Ohio State vs. No. 1 Notre DameNo. 3 Georgia vs. No. 2 IndianaFinalNo. 2 Indiana vs. No. 1 Notre DameNational championNotre DamePODCAST: Listen to SI’s college sports podcast, Others Receiving Votes, hosted by Pat Forde, below or on Apple and Spotify. Watch the show on SI’s college YouTube channel or on SI TV.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow
Pat Forde: College Football Playoff Projected Bracket After Week Zero
Between a limited Week Zero schedule and preseason expectations, here is an early look at the 12-team playoff field.
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