1. Tennessee (SEC Champ)
2. Ohio St (BIG Champ)
3. Miami, Fl (ACC Champ)
4. Oklahoma St (Big 12 Champ)
5. Texas
6. Alabama
7. Georgia
8. Penn St
9. Mississippi
10. USC
11. Clemson
12. Washington St (replace with UNLV if Washington St would not qualify)
First Round games:
Washington St at Texas (winner plays Oklahoma St)
Clemson at Alabama (winner plays Miami, Fl)
USC at Georgia (winner plays Ohio St)
Mississippi at Penn St (winner plays Tennessee)