The difference between these predictions and the top-25 ranking is that the bracket predictions more heavily weigh the future games to be played on the field, predicting the outcome. That said, let's take a look at the first bracket projection for the 2025 season.

According to college football insider Ross Dellenger of Yahoo!, the two power conferences will be meeting before the CFP committee has its annual meeting, with a proposed format change. They're reportedly proposing a 14-team playoff, expanding the current format by two more teams.