The CFP race
the most likely field, the bubble, and the games that move it
In the books
WEEK 12 · 2025
16 teams on the bubble entering week 12.
The bracket as of today
12 most likely teams, seeded by the sims · 1–4 get byes→
1
Ohio State9–0>99%
Ohio State9–0>99%Quarterfinal · vs winner of 8/9
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4
Alabama8–187%
Alabama8–187%Quarterfinal · vs winner of 5/12
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3
Texas A&M9–096%
Texas A&M9–096%Quarterfinal · vs winner of 6/11
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2
Indiana10–0>99%
Indiana10–0>99%Quarterfinal · vs winner of 7/10
Bubble watch
15–85% playoff odds, with the last week's movementGames of the week
ranked by playoff probability in play across the country…
… · ABC
Final · Notre Dame 37–15 Pittsburgh
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… · ESPN
Final · Florida 24–34 Ole Miss
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… · ABC
Final · Oklahoma 23–21 Alabama
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… · ESPN2
Final · South Florida 38–41 Navy
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… · ESPN2
Final · Virginia 34–17 Duke
Based on 50,000 season simulations entering week 12, anchored to the Playoff Committee Rankings (week 12). How the model works.

























