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New Members Join College Football Playoff Selection Committee

3/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

The College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee appointed Gus Malzahn, Jeff Tedford, and Bryan Maggard as new members, effective spring 2024.
Malzahn and Tedford bring extensive coaching experience, while Maggard serves as the athletic director at Louisiana.
They replace outgoing members Chris Ault, Jeff Long, and David Sayler.
Hunter Yurachek will remain as committee chair, and Executive Director Rich Clark noted the new members' commitment to integrity.
The committee ranks teams and selects participants for the playoff in its 13th season.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2014, the College Football Playoff (CFP) replaced the Bowl Championship Series to enhance fairness in determining the national champion of NCAA Division I FBS football. The inaugural playoff featured four teams, including Ohio State, which won the first championship on January 12, 2015. Recent appointments of Gus Malzahn and Jeff Tedford highlight ongoing efforts to improve the selection process and maintain integrity in college football.

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Story summary

The College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee appointed Gus Malzahn, Jeff Tedford, and Bryan Maggard as new members, effective spring 2024.
Malzahn and Tedford bring extensive coaching experience, while Maggard serves as the athletic director at Louisiana.
They replace outgoing members Chris Ault, Jeff Long, and David Sayler.
Hunter Yurachek will remain as committee chair, and Executive Director Rich Clark noted the new members' commitment to integrity.
The committee ranks teams and selects participants for the playoff in its 13th season.

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