Current League Phase Outlook

CFCS Projections

Postseason field based on the current CFCS standingsUpdates as league results are recorded

Preseason ProjectionAll teams currently begin 0–0
01
Major League Phase Advantage

Direct to the Round of 16

Seeds 1–8
02
Eight Win-or-Go-Home Games

Knockout Phase Playoff

Seeds 9–24

Eight winners advance. They join Seeds 1–8 in the Round of 16.

03   Championship Path

The Field Narrows to One

Round of 16QuarterfinalsSemifinalsCFCS Championship
Eight Direct Qualifiers1LSU2Clemson3Alabama4Kansas State5Washington6Tennessee7Virginia Tech8Auburn
Eight Knockout WinnersWWinner: 9 / 24WWinner: 10 / 23WWinner: 11 / 22WWinner: 12 / 21WWinner: 13 / 20WWinner: 14 / 19WWinner: 15 / 18WWinner: 16 / 17
04
Another Trophy to Pursue

The Secondary Cup

Seeds 25–40

Teams outside the championship field enter a separate postseason opportunity. The eight Knockout Phase Playoff losers join them in Round 2.