Printable CFP Playoff Bracket – Make Your Picks to Win National Championship

• The 12-team College Football Playoff bracket is set following Selection Sunday on December 7
• Indiana claims the No. 1 overall seed after a perfect 13-0 season and Big Ten title
• Below, find SBD’s printable CFP bracket, first-round schedule, matchups and viewing info

The 2025 College Football Playoff bracket is locked and loaded, and the Selection Committee delivered some serious drama on Sunday. Indiana sits atop the CFP bracket as the No. 1 seed after an undefeated season, while Notre Dame got left out in one of the most controversial snubs in playoff history.

Now that we know all the matchups, SBD is publishing our annual printable CFP bracket. Simply click the bracket image below to open and download a printable PDF version you can fill out as the playoff progresses.

We’ve also included the full College Football Playoff first-round schedule for each game, along with the matchups and viewing info.

Printable CFP Bracket 2025

Click the image to download a printable PDF version of the 2025 CFP playoff bracket.

Indiana made history by earning the program’s first-ever No. 1 ranking after beating Ohio State 13-10 in the Big Ten Championship. The Hoosiers completed their first undefeated season since 1945, and QB Fernando Mendoza is now the heavy Heisman favorite heading into the CFP bracket.

Georgia, Texas Tech, and SMU round out the top four seeds in the College Football Playoff bracket and earn first-round byes straight to the quarterfinals. The Bulldogs avenged their regular-season loss to Alabama by dominating the SEC Championship, while Texas Tech claimed their first Big 12 title since 1954.

The first round features on-campus games at the higher seeds, with Alabama traveling to Oklahoma in what should be an absolute slugfest between two SEC programs.

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CFP Bracket Seeds and Byes

Top 4 Seeds (First-Round Byes)

• 1. Indiana Hoosiers (13-0) – Big Ten Champion
• 2. Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) – At-Large
• 3. Georgia Bulldogs (12-1) – SEC Champion
• 4. Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-1) – Big 12 Champion

First-Round Matchups (On Campus)

• No. 12 James Madison at No. 5 Oregon
• No. 11 Tulane at No. 6 Ole Miss
• No. 10 Miami at No. 7 Texas A&M
• No. 9 Alabama at No. 8 Oklahoma

College Football Playoff First-Round Schedule

All four first-round games will be played on December 19-20, with the higher seeds hosting at their home stadiums. Here’s the complete schedule:

Alabama at Oklahoma

Friday night brings the SEC showdown everyone wants to see. Alabama became the first three-loss team to make the College Football Playoff, and now they travel to Norman to face Oklahoma in their first year in the conference.

The Sooners are hosting a playoff game despite losing to the Tide during the regular season. Their defense has been carrying them all year, racking up blocked field goals and pick-sixes to keep games close.

Miami at Texas A&M

The Hurricanes squeaked into the bracket ahead of Notre Dame, but now they face a brutal trip to Kyle Field. The 12th Man will be out in force for this noon kickoff.

Miami sat idle on championship weekend while the committee debated their fate. Texas A&M finished 11-1 and has one of the toughest home-field advantages in college football.

Tulane at Ole Miss

This is a rematch from earlier in the season when Ole Miss crushed Tulane by five touchdowns. The Green Wave earned their spot by winning the AAC Championship, but they face an uphill battle in Oxford.

Lane Kiffin’s squad missed the SEC Championship Game but looked dominant down the stretch. Pete Golding took over as permanent head coach and has the Rebels playing their best football.

James Madison at Oregon

The Sun Belt Champion Dukes get a brutal draw at Autzen Stadium. James Madison finished 12-1 and earned their spot as one of the five highest-ranked conference champions.

Oregon sits at No. 5 overall and brings a potent offense led by QB Dante Moore. Bob Chesney will coach James Madison through the playoffs before leaving for the UCLA job.

The Notre Dame Snub

Notre Dame finished 10-2 and was ranked No. 11 in the final college football odds, but they got left out of the CFP bracket entirely. The Irish sat ahead of Miami in the rankings for most of the season, but the committee flipped them on Selection Sunday.

Miami’s head-to-head win over Notre Dame back in Week 1 became the deciding factor. The Hurricanes jumped to No. 10, and the Irish became the first team out.

The debate has been fierce all week, with analysts questioning why head-to-head suddenly mattered when both teams sat out championship weekend. Notre Dame fans have every right to be furious.

Quarterfinals and Beyond

Winners from the first round advance to the New Year’s Six bowl games for the quarterfinals. Here’s the full playoff schedule:

• Quarterfinals: Dec. 31 (Cotton Bowl) & Jan. 1 (Orange Bowl, Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl)
• Semifinals: Jan. 8 (Fiesta Bowl) & Jan. 9 (Peach Bowl)
• National Championship: Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens

Indiana’s dream season continues, but they’ll need to survive two more games to reach Miami. Ohio State, despite the Big Ten Championship loss, still has a clear path as the No. 2 seed with a first-round bye.

Download our printable CFP playoff bracket above and track the madness as it unfolds. Which first-round matchup are you most excited about? Can Alabama make a run as the first three-loss playoff team? Drop your thoughts in the comments.