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Baylor’s Mack Rhoades Steps Down as CFP Chair, Takes Leave From AD Post

CFP officials confirmed his departure from the committee following Baylor's launch of a new, separate review.

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Jan 4, 2022; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew receives a game ball commemorating his 400th victory from Baylor Athletic Director Mack Rhoades and Deputy Athletic Director Dawn Rogers before the opening tip against the Oklahoma Sooners at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • Baylor said Rhoades is on a personal leave of absence effective Nov. 12, and Yahoo Sports reported he initiated the move.
  • The College Football Playoff confirmed Rhoades has stepped down from the selection committee, with no replacement for chair announced yet.
  • Baylor has installed Jovan Overshown and Cody Hall as co-interim athletic directors to oversee the department during Rhoades’ leave.
  • Sources cited by Yahoo Sports say a new investigation involves allegations unrelated to Title IX, NCAA rules, student welfare, or direct interaction with a Baylor athlete.
  • Earlier reports from OutKick detailed alleged Sept. 20 sideline confrontations with a player and an assistant coach, which Baylor previously reviewed separately; the CFP panel was already short a member after Randall McDaniel stepped away.