On Tuesday, the College Football Playoff Management Committee announced that it had appointed Baylor athletics director Mack Rhoades as the selection committee chair for the 2025 college football season.
The announcement, made by CFP executive director Rich Clark, coincides with the management committee also appointing Mark Dantonio (former Michigan State HC), Damon Evans (Maryland AD), Ivan Maisel (former sportswriter), Chris Massaro (MTSU AD), and Wesley Walls (former All-American at Ole Miss) to the CFP selection committee.
Additionally, Steve Weiberg has been asked to return for a one-year term after previously serving on the committee from 2014 to 2017.
“The additions of Mark, Damon, Ivan, Chris, and Wesley will bring some great new voices to the selection committee as we enter our 12th season,” Clark said. “Each of them has tremendous knowledge, passion and dedication to college football, along with outstanding character and integrity. Their skills and wide variety of experiences—from coaches and athletes to university leaders and journalists—will ensure that they will transition in with our returning members successfully. We also appreciate Steve returning for the upcoming season. His understanding and wisdom from his previous term will be a real benefit to the group.”
“Finally, we are pleased that Mack will serve as chair,” Clark added. “He was an outstanding member of the committee last year, and his demeanor and personality will serve him well in leading the group.”
Rhoades is in his eighth year at Baylor as the University’s Vice President and Athletics Director and is among Big 12’s most outspoken and well-respected leaders.
“I am truly honored to be asked to serve as chair of the selection committee, Rhoades said. “It was a privilege to join such a dedicated group of individuals last year, and I look forward to continuing that work again this fall. Each and every member of the committee is passionate about college football and focused on ensuring the integrity and excellence of the playoff process.”
