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Baylor AD Mack Rhoades Leads 2025 Playoff Selection Committee

3/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Baylor Athletic Director Mack Rhoades is set to take the helm as chair of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee for the 2025 season. Stepping into the role previously held by Warde Manuel, Rhoades will guide a fresh team of six, including former coaches and sportswriters, as they shape the future of playoff rankings and potential format changes.

History

Historical Context

Mack Rhoades will lead the College Football Playoff Selection Committee in 2025, following a history of playoff evolution. The BCS introduced a championship game in 1998, while the committee itself formed in 2014, reshaping college football's postseason landscape and enhancing fan engagement.

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Story summary

Baylor Athletic Director Mack Rhoades is set to take the helm as chair of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee for the 2025 season. Stepping into the role previously held by Warde Manuel, Rhoades will guide a fresh team of six, including former coaches and sportswriters, as they shape the future of playoff rankings and potential format changes.

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