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Baylor AD Mack Rhoades Takes Leave Amid New Allegations

11/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Mack Rhoades, Baylor University athletic director, is on leave effective November 12, 2025.
He also stepped down as chair of the College Football Playoff selection committee.
The university said the new allegations do not involve Title IX, student welfare, or NCAA rules.
Interim leadership will be provided by Jovan Overshown and Cody Hall.
The CFP committee now has 11 members, with replacements for Rhoades pending approval.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2014, the College Football Playoff (CFP) replaced the Bowl Championship Series to enhance postseason competition in NCAA Division I FBS football. The inaugural playoff culminated in Ohio State's victory over Oregon for the national title on January 12, 2015. Recent leadership changes, including Mack Rhoades' departure amid scrutiny, echo past controversies regarding accountability in college athletics, impacting future governance.

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Story summary

Mack Rhoades, Baylor University athletic director, is on leave effective November 12, 2025.
He also stepped down as chair of the College Football Playoff selection committee.
The university said the new allegations do not involve Title IX, student welfare, or NCAA rules.
Interim leadership will be provided by Jovan Overshown and Cody Hall.
The CFP committee now has 11 members, with replacements for Rhoades pending approval.

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