Baylor athletics director Mack Rhoades speaks at a press conference during the Big 12 Media Days at Omni Dallas Hotel.

Baylor athletics director Mack Rhoades is taking a leave of absence from the university, the school announced Thursday, Nov. 13.

“Baylor Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Mack Rhoades is on a leave of absence for personal reasons, effective November 12," a statement from the school said. The University will decline to comment further at this time.”

It's unclear how it'll affect Rhoades' status as chair of the College Football Playoff selection committee. Rhoades initiated the leave, which started Wednesday, Nov. 12, according to Yahoo Sports.

The College Football Playoff also confirmed that Rhoades would step away from his role.

The news comes on the heels of multiple reports citing Rhoades was involved in a recent altercation with Baylor tight end Michael Trigg, although those reports note the personal leave is separate from the incident. Rhoades was recently investigated by the school for having an issue with Trigg's gold-colored long sleeve undershirt ahead of the Bears' game against Arizona State on Sept. 20.

Rhoades has been Baylor's athletic director since 2016, after he was hired away from Missouri, where he was athletic director from 2015-16. He was also athletic director at Houston (2009-15) and Akron (2006-09).

Who will be new CFP chair?

Replacing Rhoades will be Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek, with Utah's Mark Harlan joining the committee.

For Yurachek, it's a promotion of sorts, as he was already on the committee. He has been Arkansas' AD since 2017 after moving from the same position at Houston by way of Coastal Carolina.

"We are pleased to announce that Hunter Yurachek will assume the role of Selection Committee Chair, effective immediately," said CFP executive director Rich Clark. "Hunter's experience, integrity, and commitment to the game make him exceptionally well-suited to lead the committee as it continues its important work throughout the remainder of the season."

The CFP committee had already been operating down a member, with Randall McDaniel stepping away for the 2025-26 season.

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