The CFP race
the most likely field, the bubble, and the games that move it
In the books
WEEK 17 · 2025
9 teams on the bubble entering week 17.
The bracket as of today
12 most likely teams, seeded by the sims · 1–4 get byes→
1
Indiana13–0100%
Indiana13–0100%Quarterfinal · vs winner of 8/9
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4
Texas Tech12–1100%
Texas Tech12–1100%Quarterfinal · vs winner of 5/12
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3
Ohio State12–1100%
Ohio State12–1100%Quarterfinal · vs winner of 6/11
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2
Georgia12–1100%
Georgia12–1100%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 countryNo game this week moves the national race.
Based on 50,000 season simulations entering week 17, anchored to the Playoff Committee Rankings (week 16). How the model works.












