A current projected bracket is unavailable.

Current playoff probabilities are withheld: the retained demonstration does not implement the full 2026 qualification rules or a calibrated season model. No official CFP rankings have been released as of October 28; the first release is November 3. The 12-team field includes the four Power Four champions, the highest-ranked team from the other six conferences and seven at-large teams. Notre Dame qualifies if ranked in the final CFP top 12. The four highest-ranked teams receive byes.